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September 2010
How to improve your credit score The days of easy credit, offered to...

August 2010
Is shopping at warehouse stores a money-saver? Does shopping at the big warehouse...

July 2010
Is it smart to use retirement savings to pay off a mortgage? In...

June 2010
Questions to ask before retiring If you're within a stone's throw of retirement...

May 2010
Who should pay for your child's college education? Should you pay for your...

April 2010
Should you move your 401(k) to an IRA at retirement? If you're approaching...

March 2010
You might need a credit counselor if... For many Americans, accumulating mountains of...

February 2010
Build a case to cut your property taxes Unless you've been living in...

January 2010
How to organize your finances In our busy lives, it's sometimes tough to...

December 2009
Loans between family and friends can get complicated When your best friend views...

November 2009
How to use credit cards wisely Back in your grandfather's day, folks didn't...

October 2009
Use caution when swapping vacation homes If you're a vacationer considering alternatives to...

September 2009
Insuring your teen driver: How to control the cost Your child is approaching...

August 2009
Women need to get serious about saving for retirement Studies show that women...

July 2009
A Roth IRA is not always the best If you want to contribute...

June 2009
Should you pay off credit cards with a home equity loan? One of...

May 2009
Streamline the cost of vacations and entertainment Sometimes "luxuries," such as family trips...

April 2009
How to streamline insurance and transportation costs In today's shaky economy, many families...

March 2009
Consider ways to streamline housing and food costs These days many Americans are...

February 2009
It's time for an annual review Financially speaking, 2008 was a real bummer...

January 2009
Check out the pros and cons of debit cards Open your wallet and...

December 2008
Tips for saving money on gas Although gas prices have declined in recent...

November 2008
Should you withdraw funds from your 401(k)? If you're like many Americans with...

October 2008
Make your retirement funds last If you're contemplating retirement, one important question is...