personal finance

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8 keys to maximizing your 401k [MSN Money] “Savings and investment choices aren’t the only things that influence the size of your next egg. These tips will help you make the right moves.”

6 Ways to Save Money on Eyeglasses [Wise Bread] “Before you fork out big dollars, read our tips for saving big on your eye care expenses!”

8 money missteps that can really hurt you financially [USA Today] “Don’t compound your problems by making these eight major money missteps.”

Financial literacy: What’s your grade? [Smart Spending] “More people are giving themselves higher marks for being money-savvy, but survey indicates many still need help.”

What to Do If Your Boss Is the Problem [Wall Street Journal] “Here are ways to deal with a difficult boss without scuttling your career.”

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Seven Steps to Get Out of Debt [Free Money Finance] “I’ve counseled scores of people through the years — some with tens of thousands of dollars in debt — and have seen these principles help them become debt-free.”

21 ways to cut expenses in retirement [MSN Money] “You can get by with a smaller nest egg by using these frugal strategies.”

6 biggest retirement mistakes [CNN Money] “We asked financial experts about the missteps they see most often and how to avoid them.”

5 Personal Finance Apps for the iPad [Smart Money] “Here are a few personal finance apps that are currently available for the new device.”

That Was Then, This Is Now [Wall Street Journal] “In November, we asked a panel of financial advisers for their 2010 recommendations. We caught up with them recently to see if they have changed their minds.”

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21 best money tips ever [CNN Money] “Some of the nation’s leading business owners, investors, and thinkers share their thoughts on rebuilding your wealth.”

Eight do’s and don’ts for your 401(k) [MarketWatch] “Here are some nest egg do’s and don’ts.”

9 secrets of home insurance claims [MSN Money] “What you don’t know about filing a homeowners insurance claim after serious damage can definitely hurt you. Don’t get caught by these common surprises.”

How I Generate Extra Income by Letting Strangers Pay My Rent [Get Rich Slowly] “I’ve created a situation where my home generates income.”

5 Myths about your taxes [Washington Post] “Some of the most common myths about this springtime ritual.”

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Five Financial No-Brainers [Free Money Finance] “There are a handful of money management suggestions that are beneficial to nearly everyone. In fact, they’re so good that they can be listed as financial no-brainers.”

Are you middle class? [MSN Money] “The economic headlines are better than they were a year ago, but living standards continue to erode for many Americans.”

Get Your Piece of a $34.1 Billion Pie [Smart Money] “The IRS is holding an additional $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2006 tax refunds that eligible taxpayers have only until April 15 to claim.”

3 investing moves you must make [CNN Money] “To make the most of this new [investing] world, start here.”

The 15 Money Rules Kids Should Learn [The Wall Street Journal] “Ultimately, the aim is to raise children who grow into adults who are financially aware and who are comfortable managing the various aspects of money.”

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10 smart uses for your tax refund [MSN Money] “The best options include paying down credit card debt, starting an emergency fund and buying energy-efficient appliances.”

5 credit score killers [CNN Money] “Here are a few things that can wreak havoc on your score and wreck your chances of getting an affordable loan.”

Five last-minute tax tips [Vanguard] “Here are five new or increased credits or deductions you may find relevant as you complete your 2009 return.”

Should You Buy or Rent? [Kiplinger] “Renting may be smarter if home prices in your area will fall further.”

Ten Tactics for Saving Money on Pets [The Simple Dollar] “How to reduce the costs of acquiring and caring for a pet without skimping on the quality of care.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE