roundups

10 Things Groupon Won’t Tell You [Smart Money] “#1 ‘50% off? Not really.’ “

Why Your Nest Egg May Not Last [Wall Street Journal] “In short: After a good year, take out more, and following a bad year, less.”

11 New Websites for Your Job Search [US News] “Here are some new job search tools you should consider using.”

20 Tips for a More Affordable Auto Insurance Policy [PT Money] “There are two main ways to go about lowering your auto insurance premiums.”

If the Taxes Are Done, You Might Consider a Financial Tuneup [NY Times] “Instead of taking a mental health day off from work to recuperate from doing my taxes, I take a fiscal health day to knock off as many things from my financial to-do list as I possibly can.”

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5 Reasons Why It’s OK to Get a Tax Refund [Wise Bread] “You may end up feeling a little less guilty when you collect your refund check this spring.”

6-Step Guide to Renting Out a Room in Your House [Money Crashers] “Here are six steps to ensure a comfortable boarder situation where everybody wins.”

How to make the case for a merit raise [CNN Money] “To get a formerly routine pay hike, you now have to ‘exceed expectations,’ says a new study. Here’s how to make your pitch.”

Do Programmable Thermostats Really Save Money? [Get Rich Slowly] “In theory, programmable thermostats are a great way to save on home energy costs.”

The 5 worst pieces of financial advice [MSN Money] “Here are five examples of bad financial advice — and how you really should be looking at the numbers.”

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5 Biggest Retirement Myths [Smart Money] “Here’s our look at five of the biggest, with a few alternatives for the reality-driven investor.”

12 Tips For Renting A Vacation Home [The Wisdom Journal] “Here are a few of my personal tips for making your vacation one to remember.”

How to purge your financial clutter [MSN Money] “Here are tips on what you should throw out and how to organize what you should keep.”

How To Save Money On Theme Park Visits [Not Made of Money] “[How to] stretch your budget and still have a great time.”

26 Ways to Save on Spring Break [Money Talks News] “It’s time for Spring Break! We’ve got lots of ways to save.”

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The 9 Secrets of Highly Successful Craigslist Sellers [Wise Bread] “Follow these guidelines, and you can get much better results the next time you post something on Craigslist.”

10 Things Health Insurers Won’t Say [Smart Money] “#1: Your deductible is only the beginning.”

Adding It Up: Amazon Ship vs. Costco Shop [NY Times] “Amazon takes on Costco by offering to ship household items in bulk.”

Test drive highlights tax software limits [USA Today] “This year’s tax software review revealed the limitations of these programs. Here’s where we ran into trouble.”

Why Do Insurance Companies Use Credit Reports and Scores? [Mint Life] “The use of credit reports for underwriting insurance is perfectly legal. The real question is, why do they do it?”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

Dust Off Your Network [Free Money Finance] “If you think you might find yourself on the job market in the next six months, you should have the foresight to start by dusting off your network.”

5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund [Money Watch] “Here are five timely ways to make the most of your lump sum refund.”

4 Ways Breast-Feeding Saves Money [Wise Bread] “Here are some reasons why breast-feeding can save money.”

Your Parents and Their Money: Seven Issues You Need to Address [Wallet Pop] “Here are seven ways to break the ice on some of the toughest conversations that you and your mom and dad should have.”

9 Great Investment Moves to Make Now [Kiplinger] “Even if the markets stumble, you can keep your portfolio steady with these smart investing strategies.”

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10 Tips to Avoid an Audit [Money Talks News] “Take it from someone who’s been there: An IRS audit is no walk in the park.”

Six Ways to Boost Your Investment Income [Wall Street Journal] “If you need income, here are six moves worth thinking about.”

6 Questions to Ask in a Job Interview [Main Street] “It’s crucial to take the initiative to get your questions out during the course of the conversation.”

Confusing Credit Terminology, Demystified [Mint Life Blog] “Here are seven pairs of seemingly interchangeable credit terms that are most often misinterpreted by consumers and even ‘experts.’ “

5 things worth haggling over [MSN Money] “They cost a lot of money, and most are necessities, but many people routinely pay too much for them. Don’t be one of the pushovers. Do some negotiating.”

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Nine Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Your Tax Return [Wallet Pop] “Here’s a rundown of nine mistakes to avoid when filing your tax return.”

Why It’s Worth Paying for a Tax Pro [Wall Street Journal] “Tax specialists can help ensure that business owners don’t pay Uncle Sam too much or too little and help identify all the tax breaks they’re eligible to receive.”

9 Tips to Find a Tax Pro: But Do You Really Need One? [Money Talks News] “The majority of Americans use a professional to help them file their taxes. Here’s how to find the best one for you. But are they really worth the money?”

5 Awesome Alternatives to Groupon [Wise Bread] “If glancing at one good buy a day is leaving you wanting for more, check out a few of the attention-worthy sites all destined to give the original a run for its money.”

Tax Relief Act: Four retirement moves to make [Market Watch] “Here’s a recap of what experts suggest you might do with your retirement accounts.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

10 Hidden Costs That Hurt Your Wallet [Wise Bread] “There are hidden costs, such as the time and money it takes to get to the store, that determine which decision is truly the less-expensive route.”

How to Avoid Common Money Mistakes [Get Rich Slowly] “Here are some tips to avoid costly money mistakes when you’re in your 20s, 30s, and 40s.”

6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car [Bible Money Matters] “Lowering your mechanic bill and extending the value and life of your car isn’t difficult if you are a little proactive.”

The Well-rounded Résumé: Six Jobs to Have by Age Thirty [Mint Life Blog] “Before settling into a career, any well-rounded person should have these six different kinds of jobs on his or her résumé.”

4 Traditional Money Rules to Break Now [Smart Money “Here are four traditional money rules you can break–at least for now.”

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