Personal Finance Roundup

6 Vacation Spots to Stretch Your Dollar [Smart Money] “Here are six places to get the most bang for your U.S. buck – and some sample deals worth taking advantage of.”
Protecting Yourself from Medical Billing Mistakes [Wise Bread] “Keep these things in mind the next time you get your bill.”
Seven Questions to Ask When Picking a Financial Adviser [Wall Street Journal] “Here are some big questions to keep in mind as you review your candidates.”
Purge your financial paperwork [MSN Money] “Managing your filing cabinet means staying on top of the piles and saving only what you really need. Here’s the primer on what to keep and what to ditch.”
50 Side Businesses You Can Start On Your Own [The Simple Dollar] “Each of these ideas is very simple to start, and most of these can be done at home in your spare time in your spare space, too.”
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