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33 Ways to Make Your Loose Change Really Count
Donna Freedman on December 16, 2013
That old Miracle Whip jar full of loose coins can get you through a minor shortfall, pay for a few luxuries or even fund a long-term dream. These tips will help.
Get What You Want for Christmas: Buy It Yourself
Donna Freedman on December 12, 2013
Sometimes “self-gifting” makes a lot of sense. Just make sure you’re not using it as an excuse for impulse buying.
4 Ways the Federal Budget Deal Would Hit Your Wallet
Guest Blogger on December 11, 2013
This deal would keep the government functioning without interruption well into 2015, and it would impact us in several noticeable ways.
These 8 Tax Breaks Are About to Expire
Marilyn Lewis on December 10, 2013
If Congress doesn’t come up with a last-minute rescue, these tax breaks are going away at the end of the year.
The Perks of Being a Congressman: Are They Overpaid or Not?
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 7, 2020
Pop quiz: Are members of Congress exempt from Social Security? Keep reading, and we’ll sort out the fact from the fiction when it comes to congressional perks.
Path Cleared to Slash Pensions in Detroit
B.T. Ballenger on December 4, 2013
The retirement of thousands of former Detroit city employees may be a casualty of the city’s bankruptcy.
Social Security Offers Lump Sums? Yes, but Be Careful
Guest Blogger on December 3, 2013
Claiming a large check from Social Security may hurt you in the long run.
Are You Your Parents’ ATM?
Donna Freedman on November 25, 2013
If you’re helping out parents whose money isn’t stretching far enough, what happens to your own finances?
Military May Get Pay Cut, Fewer Benefits
B.T. Ballenger on November 20, 2013
The Pentagon is proposing cuts to pay and benefits for service members to cope with ongoing federal budget cuts. Unfortunately, the Pentagon is not very good at tracking its expenses.
5 Signs You May Need Professional Money Help
Guest Blogger on November 19, 2013
If these statements describe you — or you don’t even understand what they’re talking about — you probably need some help.
Auto-Pilot: Good for Planes, Not Finances
Kentin Waits on November 18, 2013
We all do it: sign up for services that suck money monthly from our accounts, then forget about them. How much are you wasting on things you could pay less for or drop entirely?
Average 401(k) Balance Reaches Record High
B.T. Ballenger on November 15, 2013
According to Fidelity Investments, the average 401(k) balance is up more than 11 percent from a year ago, which was also a record.
10 Tips for Finding Legitimate Work-From-Home
Marilyn Lewis on November 13, 2013
There are real work-from-home jobs out there. Here’s how to find them and avoid the scammers who are trying to rip you off.
Ask Stacy: Should a 22-Year-Old Have an IRA?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader’s son just inherited an IRA from his grandmother. It’s not a big amount now, but if he plays his cards right, it could make him a millionaire one day.
10 Money Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore
Guest Blogger on November 12, 2013
Paying attention to these basics should keep your household finances and savings on solid footing.
Tax the Well-to-Do More for Social Security, Many Older Americans Say
B.T. Ballenger on November 4, 2013
There’s a lot of support to raise the cap on how much income can be taxed for Social Security. What do you think?
My Embarrassing Confession: I’m a Deadbeat
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 1, 2013
Consumers are responsible for about two-thirds of the U.S. economy, so the more we spend, the better for everyone. But I’ve got to tell you: I’m not doing my part. Not even close.
Study: Millennials Need at Least $1.6 Million to Retire
B.T. Ballenger on October 31, 2013
If you’re part of the generation born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, this is depressing. But there are lessons to take heart from.
5 Things Not to Do on the Internet While Flying
Guest Blogger on October 30, 2013
What should we give up when getting online a mile high? Is it better to forgo the Internet altogether when you’re on a plane?
Get Ready for a Major Rent Hike
Marilyn Lewis on October 25, 2013
Rent will likely continue to rise for three or four years — by about 16 percent, according to an expert’s estimate.
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