Personal Finance Roundup

10 Unusual Ways to Save Money Now [US News] “Here are my suggestions to take savings to the next level.”

The costly secrets in your 401k [MSN Money] “Paying as little as 1% extra in fees can mean thousands less for retirement. So why is figuring out what you’re paying for your plan almost impossible?”

Five Big Ways You Need to Think About Christmas … Now! [The Simple Dollar] “Just a little bit of forethought right now can save you a ton of time, effort, cost, and heartache this December.”

15 most hated fees [CNN Money] “Stand up to the pesky charges — from checked-bag costs to retirement plan expenses — that bug you the most.”

4 Things That Are More Expensive Than You Think [Yahoo Finance] “The true cost of an item can often go unnoticed and consumers end up paying much more than they bargained for.”

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