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After you decide to buy life insurance, it's time to figure out how much life insurance you need and for how long. Jeff Rose, CFP, has a simple formula to get you started.
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week's posts share why being nice saves you money, how to save on dining out, how much to put into your retirement savings,
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Today the Obama administration officially released the final details of the mortgage plan that was announced a few weeks ago. Here is a quick summary on what is in the plan and h
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Why Is the Cell Phone Industry So Screwed Up?
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How to Stick to Personal Deadlines
Missing a deadline at work has consequences. Missing a personal deadline should have consequences, too. Here's how to keep yourself on task.
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Trent Reznor giving away new Nine Inch Nails album
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How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
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Protect Future Earnings by Negotiating the Right Starting Salary
Why set yourself up for financial failure when you can negotiate a fair starting salary now?
Best Money Tips: Creative Ways to Say Thank You
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The Pros and Cons of Retail Health Clinics
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8 Unexpected Ways a Credit Card Can Save You Money on Travel
Before you hit the road (or the sky) for a much-needed vacay, make sure you're up to speed on how much cash your credit card can save you.
How to Create Barriers to Your Savings
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Best Money Tips: Everything You Need to Know About Coupon Codes
Today we found helpful articles everything you need to know about online coupon codes, items you should definitely buy at the dollar store, and easy ways to reuse plastic products.
Save Money and Eat Better With a 7-Step Food Budget
Wasting food is wasting money. Get control of your fridge, your pantry, and your diet to save big on on your monthly food bill.
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Getting seeds to sprout into a bountiful harvest seems like a lot of hard work. The truth is, your garden only needs a few fundamentals to produce well.
Details of Obama's mortgage plan released - Will you benefit?
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