roundups

Personal Philanthropy: Twenty Ways to Improve the World, Even If You’re Broke [The Simple Dollar] “Here are twenty things anyone can donate to make the world a better place without blowing up their budget.”

Growing Your Human Capital: 11 Ways to Boost Your Income-Producing Ability [Get Rich Slowly] “Earning a higher paycheck isn’t easy these days, so it takes deliberate planning [and] extra work.”

10 Tips for Working for Yourself — Without Working Yourself to Death [Money Talks News] “Here’s what I’ve learned, some of it the hard way.”

10 Reasons To Buy a Home [Wall Street Journal] “Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership.”

Are you misplacing hundreds of dollars? [MSN Money] “Every time you buy a duplicate of something you already own, leave a rebate unclaimed or forget to pay a bill on time, you’re burning money.”

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The Active versus Passive Decision [Free Money Finance] “If you’ve ever wondered why passive investing beats active investing, this article is for you.”

10 Fees You Shouldn’t Be Paying [Kiplinger] “Awareness and planning will help you avoid these unnecessary charges.”

Best New Car Deals – and 7 Tips to Drive a Hard Bargain [Money Talks News] “In short, dealers aren’t doing well, so deals abound.”

20 clues you need a money makeover [Smart Spending] “Among the clues: Are you afraid to open your credit card bill or look at your receipts?'”

Get energy tax breaks while you can [MSN Money] “You could buy energy-efficient products and get 30% of your cash back, but the deals may not last.”

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7 strategies to avoid the college debt trap [The Washington Post] “Here’s my guide for parents about avoiding the student-debt trap.”

Acing Tricky Questions [Wall Street Journal] “The way you react to a question or work through an answer can actually score more points with the interviewer than the answer you give.”

Going to Be a Mommy? Know Your Rights [Wise Bread] “A look at the rights you do have under both federal and state law in the U.S.”

10 Things Plumbers Won’t Tell You [Smart Money] “#1. There’s an old plumber’s adage: ‘An ounce of prevention could cost me thousands.'”

19 things your millionaire neighbor won’t tell you [Smart Spending] “If you’re like him, you’ll accumulate your wealth gradually by diligently saving your money over multiple decades.”

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10 Things Money Managers Won’t Say [Smart Money] “#1: ‘You may have more investing experience than I do.'”

3 Proven Ways to Save Real Money at Garage Sales [Wise Bread] “Here is how I managed to get some awesome deals!”

6 Tips to Stretch Your Back-to-School Cash [Money Talks News] “Here are five tips for stretching your back-to-school dollars.”

Tips on tipping for 63 services [NY Times] “You know how much to tip the pizza delivery guy, right? But how about the fishing guide, tour guide or tattoo artist?”

Getting a Will: Six Common Questions [Bucks Blog] “Some common queries that tend to arise when writing a will.”

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How to Replace Six Vital Documents [Get Rich Slowly] “Here’s how to replace six of the most important documents in your life.”

Is it time to dump your budget? [MSN Money] “If you want to get your finances on track, a written plan is the way to go — but you shouldn’t have to do it forever. Here’s how to tell when you can finally go without.”

Rent or Own Your Home? New Rules [Money Talks News] “It’s time to understand a few fundamentals when it comes to deciding whether to rent or own.”

How to Be Frugal and Still Be Asked on Dates [NY Times] “Saving may be making a comeback, but it still hasn’t gotten its sexy back, particularly if you’re a man.”

8 DIY Projects to Add Value To Your Home [Kiplinger] “These projects shouldn’t take more than a day to complete. And they’re all easy on your wallet.”

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Three Myths About Earning More Money [Free Money Finance] “If you want to really start earning more money, you’ll need to be able to identify and overcome three big myths of entrepreneurship.”

Win With Low-Cost Mutual Funds [Kiplinger] “A new study by Morningstar found that low-cost funds beat high-cost funds in every time period and data point tested.”

The New Rules of Movie Rentals [Smart Money] “Choosing where to rent movies may soon depend in part on what gadgets you own.”

A Guide to Becoming a Part-Time Bicycle Commuter [Wise Bread] “I was able to make the car to bike transition due to a few variables that I was able to control.”

Toys of the ultra rich: what they cost [CNN Money] “Sure, it’s expensive to buy the toys of the rich and famous. But buying them is just the start – once you have them they cost a small fortune to keep.”

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