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Last year I wrote an article about how I used my Vanguard Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a high yield checkings account, and this week I suddenly got quite a few hits for that art
Robert Kiyosaki's latest book is a slight departure from the words of financial prowess he typically shares with his readers. If you want to know more - and to win a free copy to c
Any institution that wants to fund mortgages has a problem. They want to lend the money out for thirty years, but the money they have to lend comes from deposits that can be withdr
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It's advice that bears repeating again and again — it's time to quit smoking. Your health, and your savings, will thank you.
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Why You Should Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
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Peak Debt
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Monthly Expense?
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