roundups

Best Personal Finance Apps [Ask Men] “Apps can help us lose weight, stay on a fitness regime and, amazingly enough, get our finances in order.”

7 Biggest Money Mistakes College Grads Make [US News] “Whether it’s taking on too much debt or not enough, this year’s graduates are navigating a financial minefield.”

401k mistakes job-hoppers make [MSN Money] “If you’re not careful when you switch employers, you could run the risk of damaging your nest egg.”

Net Worth, Self-Worth and How We Look at Money [NY Times] “How you feel about money can have a significant impact on how you save, spend and plan for your financial future — not to mention on your overall mental and emotional well-being.”

Six Tips to Getting the Best Deal on Your Rent [Wall Street Journal] “Six tips for getting the best deals.”

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7 things you don’t need anymore [MSN Money] “Some tech gear has outlived its purpose. Here are some better, more convenient and less expensive choices.”

Pricing Psychology: 7 Sneaky Retail Tricks [CBS MoneyWatch] “Retailers work hard to manipulate us, tweaking price tags and offering “special” promotions to get us to spend more than we normally would.”

250+ Tips for Small Business Owners [Wise Bread] “Expert tips for sales and operations, taxes and recruitment, tools and hacks, and more!”

When Is It Better to Be Frugal? When Is It Better to Earn More? [The Simple Dollar] “There are times when frugality is the best option. There are times when focusing on increasing earnings is the best option.”

15 Web Sites for Finding Deals Online [Kiplinger] “15 Web sites we think are easy to use and will help you save money all year.”

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Why I Prefer Living Rural [The Simple Dollar] “I yearn for a life with fewer distractions and more opportunities to dig deep into the things most important to me, and I also yearn for a life with a lower cost of living and a lower need to earn a mountain of money.”

What To Do When You’ve Got Too Much Debt [The Digerati Life] “Here are few tips to look into if you are preparing to face your growing debt.”

4 money rules you should break [MSN Money] “Low interest rates and a rebounding economy make now a good time to ignore a few old-school financial axioms – and reap benefits such as more savings and less debt.”

Small companies are fertile ground for job seekers [CNN Money] “Hiring is starting to pick up again at firms with fewer than 500 employees. If you have only big-company experience, here’s how to sell yourself.”

How to Investigate Your Potential Future Boss [US News] “Here are a few ways to find out a bit more about your potential supervisor.”

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How to Stay Relaxed During (And Make the Most of) a Job Interview [Free Money Finance] “If you rehearse the job interview in advance, you will be much more relaxed.”

25 Bizarre Scholarships [MoneyTalksNews] “Even making a peanut butter sandwich could be worth 25 grand.”

When should you discuss your salary in a job interview? [CNN Money] “Revealing your current compensation too soon could undermine your chances for higher pay. Here’s how to negotiate.”

What Your Bank Doesn’t Want You To Know [AskMen] “Personal bankers have sales quotas like any other sales person, and most of their salaries rely heavily on commission.”

6 financial benefits of marriage [MSN Money] “Getting hitched can mean not only increased income but lower costs and more opportunities to save money.”

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When to Say No to a Job [US News] “Here are a few tell-tale warning signs about a potential job.”

Bargains on the First 4 Semesters [NY Times] “Six of the most important things you need to think about if you’re trying to save money [by attending community college the first two years of school].”

Retirement planning for you and your spouse [CNN Money] “Forging a joint plan now will give you a better shot at a retirement that will make you both happy.”

Frugal to a Fault? 6 Dumb Money ‘Saving’ Mistakes [Money Watch] “Here are some more common financial traps when we aim to be too frugal.”

5 ways restaurants get you to spend [MSN Money] “These tactics can bust your dining-out budget while lining the pockets of food service companies.”

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How to Reward Friends Who Help You Move [Wise Bread] “Here are some ideas for how to treat your hard-working friends.”

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a Job [US News] “Before you accept the offer, there are some important questions you should ask yourself to ensure that you have found the right job for you.”

6 Tax-Smart Ways to Help Your Kids (or Grandkids) [Kiplinger] “Uncle Sam (and some states) will reward you for helping pay for a child’s college education.”

30 Last-Minute Tax Tips [Smart Money] “We have identified eight deductions that many people overlook, eight audit triggers, six common mistakes, five reminders for investors and three ways to cut your tax bill right now.”

Deliberate Practice: Improving Your Finances, Career, and Life [The Simple Dollar] “People who do excel at a particular skill tend to rise quickly, earn more, and often eventually become independent contractors, earning even more.”

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