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Personal Finance Roundup
This retirement-plan building block is cracked [MarketWatch] "The rule of thumb is that you'll need to replace 70% of your pre-retirement income on average once you retire, but evidence continues to mount that this assumption by many professionals and retirement savers is way off base."
How to Buy a New Furnace and Air Conditioner [Free Money Finance] "If you're looking for some tried-and-true tips for saving money on a new furnace or air conditioner unit, this post is for you."
5 Ways to Cut Down on Gas Costs [Smart Money] "Gas prices are rising again. Here are five ways to save on gas."
5 things never to say to your insurers [CNN Money] "Some words are red flags to insurers and using them could mean that your claim might be delayed or even denied."
How to give even when you're broke [Smart Spending] "Your time might be more valuable than your money."— FREE MONEY FINANCE (Photo: EricGjerde)
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overlimit fees
Update: Capital One: Waive Your Rights, Get $10 Off Your Next Overlimit Fee!
Here's the straight scoop on what's up with the story in that "Capital One: Waive Your Rights, Get $10 Off Your Next Overlimit Fee!" post. More » -
saving money
Take More Notes, Save Money
Yesterday I grabbed a notebook app for my smartphone and spent a couple of hours organizing the various content folders—ideas for Consumerist, gift lists for Christmas, things to look up later on a computer—so that I could capture information more efficiently. Wait, why s ths n Cnsmrst? Because The Simple Dollar argues that by keeping a notebook and using it all the time (Lifehacker calls it "ubiquitous capture"), you can end up saving money. More » -
mortgages
When To Buy A Home And How To Avoid Screwing It Up
Are you hitting that stage in life where you're thinking of becoming a homeowner? Morningstar has published two home buying articles that together offer some good, concise advice to the prospective buyer, especially if you're a first-timer. More » -
goldman sachs
Goldman Secretly Bet On Housing Crash
A 5-month investigation by McClatchy Newspapers has found that Goldman secretly bet on the housing crash, went out and pimped the dickens out of assets it knew were junk, and may have broken securities laws in doing so. McClatchy found that Goldman... More » -
spooky lending
Giant Lender CIT Goes Bankrupt And 9 Banks Go Under
Ghosts were not only cruising sidewalks looking for candy this weekend, they had also infested some banking balance sheets. More » -
overlimit fees
Capital One: Waive Your Rights, Get $10 Off Your Next Overlimit Fee!
Everett says Capital One called him up and made him an offer. If he opted out of at least one of the consumer credit protections enacted by the CARD act, Capital One would drop the overlimit fees from $39 to $29! Woo! More » -
fees
Airlines Could Start Charging Extra For Credit Cards
Could extra fees for using a credit card to pay become the airline industry's hot new trend? More » -
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hot infographics
Revealing The Hidden Cost Of PrePaid Debit Cards
With credit cards harder to come by and more annoying to use, the prepaid debit card market is projected to explode from $8.7 billion loaded on the cards to $119 billion in 2012, but a good chunk of that is going to be eaten up by hidden fees and gotchas. This sexy graphic visualization shows how. More » -
td bank
TD Bank And Chase Have No Idea Where Your $1,800 Is, And They Don't Care
Greg and Dmitry would really like to know where their $1,800 is. TD Bank doesn't seem to share their enthusiasm. Neither does Chase. More » -
bank of america
BoA EECB Gets $525 In Overdrafts Refunded
Bank of America charged Kelsey 15 overdraft fees totaling $525. Which was weird, because Kelsey had overdraft protection on the account. A BoA customer service rep would to refund $140 as a "courtesy" but that's not very courteous when you're still out $385. That's when Kelsey decided to whip out the ol' EECB and kick some ass: More » -
banking
"I Mailed A Check, So Why Is It Showing Up As An Electronic Debit?"
Dylan wants to know why the check he mailed in for a payment wasn't processed as a check, but instead was converted into an electronic debit. In particular, he's worried that now the business might use his info to set up a recurring charge. More » -
payphrase
Amazon Launches PayPhrase: Buy Stuff By Typing Two Words
Amazon has a launched a new way of paying online called PayPhrase that only requires you to enter a two-word phrase and four-digit PIN. More » -
housing
Need Affordable Housing? What About A Mobile Home?
Mobile homes have a less-than-stellar reputation, deservedly or not. I know my own mom always warned me against them by saying they were just tornado bait, which was enough to make me leery of even stepping foot inside a friend's mobile home growing up. But if you're not irrationally afraid of tornadoes, a mobile home might be a great housing option if you're on a tight budget or looking to save money, writes Michigan Telephone. More » -
assistance
Costco Will Expand Food Stamp Program Nationwide
It turns out more Costco customers use food stamps than CEO James D. Sinegal originally thought, because after a test run earlier this year the company has decided to roll out the program nationwide. More » -
money
Personal Finance Roundup
Year-end tax moves to make now. Right now. [CNN Money] "Be sure to take advantage of these money-saving gems - before time runs out."
Cheap Reads: 6 Tips to Save on Books [Smart Money] "Try these six ways to snag your next book for less."
How Much Can You Safely Withdraw During Retirement? [FiLife] "How can retirees make sure that their savings last 20, 30, or even 40 years in retirement?"
14 Ways a Notebook in Your Pocket Can Save You Money [The Simple Dollar] "Here are fourteen ways I use that notebook to directly save money."
Barter for the Services You Need [Wall Street Journal] "Cash-strapped consumers are increasingly bartering to get needed products and services. If you're considering bartering, here are a few things you should know."— FREE MONEY FINANCE (Photo: fallenposters)
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debt
40 States Ask FTC To Crack Down On Debt Relief Companies
Attorneys general in 40 states just asked the FTC to step up the fight against debt relief companies that mislead and overcharge consumers, like Credit Solutions of America (CSA), reports Consumer Affairs. More » -
hot infographics
What Recovery? 937,840 Foreclosures Q3
What recovery? There were 937,840 foreclosures in Q3 in the US, according to RealtyTrac, the highest quarterly level since they starting issuing reports in 2005. Let's take a closer look via giant sexy graphic visualization, inside. More »
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