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Posted: March 16, 2010 9:50AM by Stephanie Loiacono
You know the feeling. It's that moment of sheer panic, when you dig deep into your purse and can't find your smartphone. Or maybe you're so freaked out at the thought of missing a call that you...

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Posted: March 9, 2010 10:02AM by Fleur Bradley
If you're in relationship, especially if you're married, chances are you've had your fights over money. Financial feuds are the number one reason for divorce – even over infidelity.  If your marital...

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Posted: March 8, 2010 10:11AM by Mark Riddix
Almost 80% of National Football League players are flirting with bankruptcy two years after they retire, according to Sports Illustrated. NBA players aren't faring much better. 60% of former National...

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Posted: March 5, 2010 10:32AM by Jonas Elmerraji
Americans are known for a lot of things, but saving isn't one of them. In the credit-fueled spending spree that personified the last decade, the national savings rate dropped to all-time lows – even...

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Posted: February 26, 2010 10:00AM by Mark Riddix
Financial pundits are always touting concepts like "living within your means" and "saving to spend". If you take a look at the federal government’s budget, it sure looks like they were absent on the...

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Posted: February 24, 2010 10:43AM by Tisa Silver
While most people tip at restaurants, many people are confused about how much they should shell out for other services - or whether they should tip at all. Tipping, and determining how much to tip...

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Posted: February 24, 2010 9:19AM by Mark Riddix
With the rise in fees that banks are charging, have you ever thought about using your credit card as if it were a bank account? I know it sounds crazy, but it just might work. Banks are charging fees...

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