There's a large group of financial advisors who suggest using credit in place of an emergency fund. That way, you can invest your entire portfolio for maximum return (such as
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I used to love the “free” button on Craigslist. There were some killer giveaways on there, including things like antique movie projectors, great toys for the kids, ornaments, lamps
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Don't rely on credit for your emergency fund
There's a large group of financial advisors who suggest using credit in place of an emergency fund. That way, you can invest your entire portfolio for maximum return (such as
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Best Money Tips: Smart Retirement Strategies for Women
Today we found smart retirement strategies for women, DIY cleaning products that you can make for pennies, and lessons we can learn from Jedi Master Yoda.
You Shouldn’t Buy a Home If…
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Sticky prices
I'm old enough to remember when a piece of bubble gum was a penny. In fact, it was a penny for most of my youth--and had been a penny for a couple decades before I was born. As i
“Free” category on Craigslist to be renamed “Haul away my old, bulky, broken crap for free.”
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Ask the Readers: Do You Spring Clean Your Home?
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Turn Unwanted Electronics Into Cash With Gazelle
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How good writing skills save and earn money
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The Upside of an Economic Downturn?
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Get Help Renovating Your Home With an FHA 203(k) Mortgage
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What Does It Take to Become a CFP?
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13 Great Reasons to Quit Your Job
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Free Diapers: How Persistence Got Me Into a Diaper Study
Some things sound too good to be true. Try, “Diaper Study: Free Diapers, and Get Paid to Use Them.” My overly-analytical (okay, suspicious) mind would question, “What’s the catch?"