roundups

The Case for the Mileage Based Credit Card [Free Money Finance] “There is a case to be made that, for some people, mileage based credit cards may actually be more valuable.”

5 ways to sabotage your retirement [MSN Money] “You may not necessarily be thinking of retirement when you celebrate a promotion, but maybe you should be.”

The Art of Online Portraiture [Wall Street Journal] “LinkedIn research shows that a page with a profile picture is seven times as likely to be viewed as a page without one.”

Bad Manners Can Cost You A Fortune [Smart Money] “The nicer you are the more likely you are to make money and snag bargains.”

9 Steps To Switch Your Bank Account [One Cent at a Time] “If you are dissatisfied with your bank and want to switch, you might want to follow the steps below.”

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25 Ways to Make Money Today [Wise Bread] “Some are obviously a little easier than others, some require skill, some are a bit silly, but all of them are within reach for most of us.”

How to Be a Better Investor [Kiplinger] “Step one: Recognize — and overcome — the psychological hurdles that influence our behavior.”

How to Work at Home: 4 Ways to Convince Your Boss [Moneyland] “If you’d like to give [working from home] a try, but your employer has reservations, here are four ways to win over the boss.”

6 tips to make your nest egg last. [MSN Money] “Certain steps can help maximize the amount of money you’ll have when the paychecks stop.”

The 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012 [US News] “These cities will meet your retirement lifestyle needs and suit your budget.”

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How to Know When to Quit [Get Rich Slowly] “Winners quit all the time. They just quit the right stuff at the right time.”

Weird stuff that hurts home values [MSN Money] “All sorts of factors can diminish what your home is worth, such as the way your house compares with others in the area, your neighbors or a faulty appraisal.”

10 Concrete Tips To Dine Out For Less: Save Money When Eating Out [The Digerati Life] “Here are 10 glorious tips to help you make the most out of dining out.”

Where to Find 7% Yields [Smart Money] “Preferred shares issued by real estate trusts are one of today’s few sources of healthy investment income.”

Best jobs for fast growth [CNN Money] “If you’re stalled or burned out, these fast-growing fields (with relatively low barriers to entry) can help you earn more, get ahead and put life back into your career.”

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That 401(k) loan may cost more than you realize [Market Watch] “About one in four investors borrow money from their 401(k), but, while such loans have some benefits compared to other sources of credit, they also can hit your retirement savings in unexpected ways.”

Where We Spend: 27 Things That Cost Us More [CBS Money Watch] “While overall spending is down 2% from four years ago, we are shelling out more for certain items each month — 27 things, to be exact.”

4 Ways to Beat Debit Card Fees [Wise Bread] “You don’t need to pay those fees. Here are four ways to avoid them.”

Halloween Spending: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid [Get Rich Slowly] “Who pays $26 for a stegosaurus dog costume?!”

The Only 2 Financial Rules You Need Live By [Money Talks News] “There are two kinds of people: those who think $1,000 is a lot of money, and those who think $10 is a lot of money.”

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7 times to call your card issuer [MSN Money] “Staying in touch is the best way to prevent inconveniences such as having your account blocked or major problems such as fraud.”

10 Career Lessons from Julia Child [Get Rich Slowly] “The top 10 career lessons you can learn from Julia Child.”

15 Tips for Shopping Consignment Sales [Parenting Squad] “Before you pay top dollar for new clothes, think consignment sales.”

Simply Finishing College Offers the Best Chance to Gain Financial Education [Moneyland] “College graduates pretty much have, or through experience and learning ability soon will acquire, enough personal finance smarts to effectively manage that part of their life.”

Double your salary in the middle of nowhere, North Dakota [CNN Money] “Believe it or not, a place exists where companies are hiring like crazy, and you can make $15 an hour serving tacos, $25 an hour waiting tables and $80,000 a year driving trucks.”

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The Secret to Living Well on $40,000 a Year [US News] “The father of two says that his family of four can live well on his $40,000 a year salary.”

Make a million with $225 a month [MSN Money] “If you choose wisely and persevere, a modest monthly investment can produce a nest egg that will let you retire comfortably.”

6 Reasons Why Used Is Better [Wise Bread] “My top six reasons why buying used is better.”

How Would You Sell a Collection? [Get Rich Slowly] “If you had a collection of 300+ Barbie dolls, how would you sell them?”

6 new tools to help you get out of debt [CNN Money] “Knock out the money you owe before it ruins your dreams with these six new online debt-busting tools. “

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My New Credit Card Strategy [Free Money Finance] “The majority of your charges will earn you at least 5% cash back.”

4 Home Buying Lessons We Should Never Forget Again [Moneyland] “Here is a list of real estate trends the recession has triggered that we hope will stick around.”

How to Deduct Your Pets [Smart Money] “Believe it or not, there are legitimate reasons to deduct dogs, cats and other animals.”

25 Best Places to Retire [CNN Money] “Each of these towns offers amenities galore for the post-work crowd — plus a cost of living that’s pretty darn sweet.”

5 things car salesmen won’t say [MSN Money] “Consumers are arming themselves with information before buying new wheels, and the folks at the dealerships are responding with a few new tricks of their own.”

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