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Maximize Your Home's Value: Expert Staging Tips for a Successful Sale
My wife and I recently put our home up for sale because we need a larger home and we want to move closer to family. The real estate market where we live is still in the recovery stages and if you want
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Save Money on Phone Bills: Expert Tips & Tricks
Technology changes everything. Ten years ago, almost everyone had a traditional landline telephone. 20 years ago I lived in a town where you only had to dial the last 4 digits to make a local call. Be
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Effective College Savings Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide
September is National College Savings Month, and when you think about how much college tuition costs, it is no wonder that many scramble, trying to figure out how to pay. And, while a college degree i
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Homemade Baby Food: A Cost-Effective & Healthy Guide
Having a baby changed the way my wife and I do some things around our home. Time and money have both become a little more precious than they were before. One way we save money is by making our own bab
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Avoid Speeding Tickets: 8 Practical Tips for Safe Driving
Speeding tickets are no fun – they are a preventable waste of money and can hurt you in other ways as well. Speeding tickets and other traffic violations can cause you to pay higher auto insuran
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Merging Finances: A Comprehensive Guide for Couples
Financial management is one of the most important considerations married couples have to plan for. Financial stress can put a significant strain on a marriage and is one of the greatest causes of divo
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Conquer Lifestyle Inflation: Protect Your Financial Growth
There is a near universal belief that having more money automatically improves a person’s personal finances. This could be the case if an increase in income or a sudden windfall are handled pro
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Employer Tuition Assistance: Tax Rules & Benefits for Employees
When you are considering a job offer, it’s always important to look at the “fringe benefits,” which are employee benefits that go above and beyond salary. Fringe benefits include hea
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Rent a Car Without a Credit Card: Your Options & Tips
Many people avoid using credit cards at all costs, even though it may be inconvenient. One example that comes to mind is renting a car. It used to be you had to use a credit card to rent a car, but no
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Understanding Debt & Estate Planning: What Happens to Your Debts After Death?
When it comes to estate planning, most people think about what will happen to their assets when they pass away. What many people tend to forget about is what happens to their debt when they die. Jus
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Extended Car Warranties: Are They a Smart Investment?
My wife and I purchased a used vehicle a few months ago (I am now among the legions of mini-van drivers, but I’ll save that story for another day!). We did plenty of research to narrow down whic
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Gift Cards for the Holidays: Pros, Cons & Smart Buying Tips
One of the most popular gifts around the holidays is gift cards. There are a lot of reasons people give gift cards – convenience, not knowing what to buy someone, and saving money are a few exam
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Smart Car Buying Guide: 8 Proven Strategies for a Great Deal
My wife and I are looking for a more family-friendly vehicle. We currently drive a 2 door Honda Accord and a 4 door Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 is currently our family car, but it is a compact car, about the
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Helping Family Financially: Strategies for Support & Financial Protection
How do you deal with a family member who time after time finds himself in a financial sinkhole? How do you best help? Is it as simple as writing a check? It’s a bit more complicated than that an
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Capital One 360: Create a Sub-Account for Budgeting & Savings
A great way to manage your budget is by using a targeted savings account for your large and/or infrequent expenses. Another term for this is a personal accrual account. A targeted savings account can
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Sell vs. Trade-In: Which is Best for Your Car? | [Your Brand/Website Name]
My wife and I are looking for a more family friendly vehicle, and we will need to get rid of one of our current vehicles when we buy a new one. The good news is, we aren’t in a rush to either bu
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Navigating Major Financial Decisions: 8 Essential Tips
Everyone will be faced with a major financial decisions at some point in his/her life. It could be buying a house, buying a car, accepting a job offer, hiring a lawyer, accountant, or other profession
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Debt Snowball Method: A Proven Strategy to Eliminate Debt
Paying off multiple debts at once is a daunting task, one that can overwhelm you if you let it. Visible progress is often slow, leading borrowers to feel defeated when they see minimal results from th
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Maximize Your Car Sale: A Guide to Selling on Craigslist & Beyond
My wife and I are selling one of our cars so we can buy a family car. We decided against trading in our car because we think we can get a better price for our car and don’t think we will have mu
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Determining Your Ideal Home Size: A Comprehensive Buying Guide
Have you ever considered how much house you need? My wife and I are considering relocating to be nearer to her family. That means a lot of work for us in the near future, including prepping our house
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Easing Back In: Returning to Work After Parental Leave - Practical TipsIt can be a challenging adjustment. ...
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How to Buy Pre-Owned Designer Bags: A Comprehensive GuideIn the market to purchase a pre-owned designer bag? Great choice. Designer handbags can be great wardrobe investments. How about purchasing pre-owned designer handbags...
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Gas Lamp Post Cost & Annual Maintenance: A Comprehensive GuideGas lamps harken back to the romantic elegance of a bygone era. The industrial period was dirty and full of social hardships, but it witnessed the rise of many mechanical wonders. Gas lamps lighted up...
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4 Simple Ways to Save Money & Protect the EnvironmentDid you know saving the planet can also save you money? Check out these four tips to he...