Erin Burt
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Five Money Rules for Moving in Together
savings Before you and your significant other make the leap to live together, take these steps to protect your finances just in case things don't work out.
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Fabulous Freebies 2011
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A Beginning Investor's Best Friend
investing Have you been putting off investing because you don't know where to start? Say hello to our pal the mutual fund. We show you all there is to love about this simple investment and suggest three good funds that'll let you in for $50.
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Cost-of-Living Reality Check
Smart Buying Heading out into the real world? Don't walk blindly. We show you how much life's expenses typically cost to help you anticipate your finances and build a budget.
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Fabulous Travel Freebies
Travel Each year we round up a list of fabulous freebies, valuable offers with few or no strings attached.
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Ten Job Hunting Myths
business Looking for the perfect job? It probably won't fall in your lap. Search smart by avoiding these common misconceptions.
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Seven Career Killers
careers You worked hard to get the education, the skills and now the job. Don't let these mistakes sabotage your climb up the career ladder.
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10 Questions to Ask Before Saying 'I Do'
Financial Planning Make a date to discuss your financial future before you head down the aisle.
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Time for a Credit Report Checkup
credit & debt Do you know what your credit history is saying about you? If you haven't checked this crucial financial record within the past 12 months, it's time to make sure things are in tip-top shape. We show you what to look for and how to fix costly errors.
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Taxes for Newbies
taxes Filing for the first time on your own? Relax. We show you what forms and documents you need, explain the terms you need to know and dish out tips to make sure you don't overpay Uncle Sam. Plus, how to know if you need professional help.
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Eight Things to Do Before Turning 30
Financial Planning Getting your financial life in order may seem overwhelming, but doing nothing is the biggest mistake. This Kiplinger.com classic from 2005 details the basic steps to get any young adult off on the right foot.
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Fabulous Freebies 2012
savings There’s only one thing better than getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
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How to Choose the Right Job
business Forget about salary. Focus on these eight factors to select the job that fits you best.
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Lower Your Debt Right Now
credit & debt When you're mired in debt, the prospect of paying it off can be downright discouraging. Use these seven simple tricks to trim thousands of dollars from your credit cards and student loans in a matter of minutes.
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Seven Sins of First-Time Renters
Smart Buying Renting your first place? Avoid these costly mistakes.
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Procrastination Doesn't Pay
Financial Planning Waiting for the next stage in your life to get serious about your finances? You're wasting time and money. Here are seven tips to help you get going now.
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Wills for the Young, Single or Broke
savings Even if you aren't rich and don't have children or a spouse, you still need to spell out your wishes in case you die or can't make medical decisions for yourself. Plus, we help you decide whether to write your will on your own or if you need to hire
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7 Fabulous Tech Freebies
Technology Each year we round up a list of fabulous freebies, valuable offers with few or no strings attached.
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6 Fabulous Investing Freebies
investing Each year we round up a list of fabulous freebies, valuable offers with few or no strings attached.
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When is it Worth Going Into Debt?
credit & debt What you need to know before you whip out your plastic or fill out a loan application.
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6 Fabulous Freebies For Your Health
spending Each year we round up a list of fabulous freebies, valuable offers with few or no strings attached.
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Fabulous Freebies 2011
savings Welcome to the land of the freebies, the home of the savers. These 31 top-notch goods and services don't cost a thing.
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Behold the Miracle of Compounding
savings When you're young, you have an asset money can't buy: TIME. Start saving now and turn pocket change into riches.
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Dollar Store Deal or No Deal?
Smart Buying We searched out the best and worst dollar-store buys.
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