roundups

5 Hypothetical New Taxes That Americans Actually Support [Moneyland] “Here are five possible new taxes that, at least in theory, get plenty of support.”

10 Tips for Landing the Perfect House-Sitting Gig [Wise Bread] “How to effectively land and enjoy a house-sitting job.”

80-20 Your Finances [Free Money Finance] “If you simply focus on a few key steps and apply them faithfully over time, you can become wealthy.”

4% solution for retirement doesn’t fit all [Market Watch] “The 4% withdrawal strategy, a strategy used to produce income in retirement by many financial advisers and do-it-yourselfers, is, to put it bluntly, oversimplistic.”

10 Things Online Data Collectors Won’t Say [Smart Money] “They know your online browsing secrets. We reveal their hidden tactics.”

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Get tax breaks on your hobby [MSN Money] “If you make money from a hobby, you may be able to deduct expenses from that income.”

7 More Great Ways to Earn More Money [Free Money Finance] “Seven more (relatively easy) great ways to add a bit of extra cash to your pocket.”

Clear Out That Clutter: 15 Places to Sell Your Stuff [Wise Bread] “From hocking your books and DVDs online to getting cash back for a smartphone, here are 15 ways you can sell nearly anything you think of.”

12 ways to beat the hidden costs of college [CNN Money] “We interviewed dozens of experts to garner tips to help you keep those unexpected costs under control.”

6 Myths About Saving for Retirement [Moneyland] “Six crippling myths about retirement saving.”

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Becoming Wealthy May Be Simple, But It’s Not Easy [Free Money Finance] “Even though the concepts behind wealth are simple, it takes hard work to put them into practice.”

Why You Shouldn’t Take a Counteroffer [US News] “Using another job offer as a bargaining chip may be tempting, but too often, it ends badly.”

Why Wall Street Hates the Lazy Portfolios Strategy [Smart Money] “The more you trade at Wall Street’s casino, the richer your broker gets.”

25 Things to Never Pay Full Price For [Wise Bread] “Here are 25 broad categories of items for which you should never pay full price.”

Secrets to paying for college [CNN Money] “A roundup of insider secrets from college counselors, administrators, and parents in the trenches.”

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6 questions to ask a job interviewer [CNN Money] “To stand out from your competition, says an executive coach, you need to start a real, memorable conversation. Here’s how to do it.”

Ten Perennial Mistakes That Tax Filers Make [Wall Street Journal] “Tax laws change with alarming frequency, but some taxpayer errors are perennial.”

10 Most Epic “I Quit” Moments [Moneyland] “The stunt gave him 15 minutes of fame — along with a year of probation.”

21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse [Wise Bread] “I asked friends, family, and colleagues to tell me which disposable items they squeeze more life from.”

10 Things To Never Say To Your Boss [Ask Men] “Keep these top 10 things to never say to your boss in mind the next time you’re chatting him up by the water cooler.”

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College degree = $650,000 more in earnings [CNN Money] “Typical college grads earn about $650,000 more than their peers who just have a high school diploma.”

7 Deadly Energy Sinners: The Energy Hogs Hiding in Your Home [Wise Bread] “Here’s a look at some of those power-hungry appliances, and what you can do to be more efficient and economical without backbreaking hassle.”

Weddings on a Budget [Wall Street Journal] “Here are some ways to make the most of your time and money.”

3 money tips for every income [MSN Money] “These tips offer a good place to start for any household.”

Five Ways to Think About Diversification of Your Investments [Bucks Blog] “A few thoughts on diversification that might spark a conversation about money in your home or office.”

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Ambition = success = happiness? Not quite. [CNN Money] “Graduating from a top school and scaling the corporate heights won’t necessarily lead to a long, happy life, says a new study.”

The Ins and Outs of Roth 401(k) Plans [Wall Street Journal] “Workers haven’t embraced this choice. But maybe they should.”

Repent of these 7 insurance sins [MSN Money] “Are you making a deal with the devil when it comes to your homeowners and car insurance policies and premiums?”

The Money-Saving Refinancing Move You’ve Never Considered [Daily Finance] “The refinancing craze has spread to an unexpected industry: car loans.”

5 Easy Ways to Add $50 to Your Pocket [Wise Bread] “Here are five ways you can gain $50.”

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