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Managing Money as a Couple

by Kay Bell

first appeared: 11/12/2009

Avoiding Identity Theft

by Kay Bell

You’ve probably seen those credit card commercials that ask what’s in your wallet. A better question might be who’s in your wallet.

first appeared: 11/23/2008

Tips on Tipping

by Mardy Fones

Tipping shows appreciation for good service, but it's sometimes tricky to remember when and how much to tip.

first appeared: 5/11/2008

When To Ask For A Discount

by John Nardini

When it comes to haggling over the price of goods and services, many of us just don’t have the nerve to do it.

first appeared: 4/6/2008

When to Hire a Tax Professional

by John Nardini

Believe it or not, there once was a time when preparing and filing your own tax return wasn’t that difficult.

first appeared: 1/27/2008

Improving Your Credit

by Barb Webb

Your credit score has a significant impact on your financial life, influencing your mortgage and credit card interest rates, insurance rates and even employment opportunities.

first appeared: 1/20/2008

Saving for College

by John Nardini

With college expenses increasing each year, many parents wonder how they can pay for their child’s education without incurring a mountain of debt.

first appeared: 10/21/2007

How to Ask for a Raise

by John Nardini

Wonder why you didn’t get that raise you deserve? The reason may be as simple as the old saying “You have not because you ask not.”

first appeared: 9/23/2007

Buying Your First Home

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

For many people, owning a home is part of the American Dream. But before you sign on the proverbial dotted line to purchase your first home, it’s important to be financially prepared and to understand how the process works.

first appeared: 4/29/2007

Keys to a Great Retirement

by John Nardini

After years of working and doing what you have to do, retirement generally is the period of life when you do what you want—if you’ve planned for it financially.

first appeared: 2/18/2007

Drive Smart, Save Gas.

by Amy Green

Your parents were right. Slow and steady is definitely the way to drive—not just for safety reasons—but to conserve fuel and save money.

first appeared: 1/14/2007

Minting the Nation's Money

by Tracy Leinberger-Leonardi

In the mid-1600s, currency in America was scarce and colonists unsuccessfully petitioned King Charles I of England to create their own mint.

first appeared: 12/10/2006

Bottom Line Financial Advice

by John Nardini

Americans are hit with so much financial advice that it’s impossible to understand and keep up with it all.

first appeared: 10/29/2006

Vacation on a Budget

by Kathy Peel

first appeared: 5/7/2006

Tax-Saving Tips for Families

by John Nardini

first appeared: 3/26/2006

Ten Ways to Trim Your Budget

by John Nardini

first appeared: 11/20/2005

Maintaining Good Credit

by John Nardini

first appeared: 9/25/2005

Choosing a Financial Adviser

by John Nardini

first appeared: 9/18/2005

Investing for Beginners

by John Nardini

first appeared: 4/3/2005

Filing Taxes Electronically

by John Nardini

first appeared: 3/6/2005

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