5 Wardrobe Items Worth Purchasing

by Holly Jenkins March 22, 2013
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Some people say it’s better to have a small wardrobe of high-quality items, but some people like having a bigger wardrobe with less expensive items for variety. The quality and size of your wardrobe depends on your lifestyle, but I think we can all agree the following items are staples in every person’s wardrobe. It’s worth saving a bit more money for a higher quality product when you wear it everyday. So here are some wardrobe items worth purchasing, once you have the money, of course.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Textbooks

by Khaleef Crumbley March 18, 2013
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There are a lot of ways that you can save money on textbooks, especially now that certain forms of technology are so readily available to the average student. Here are some great tips to help you save some cash!

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How to File Your State and Federal Taxes for Free

by Rich Avery March 15, 2013
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Many online tax preparation sites let you prepare and e-file your federal tax return for free. But what about free e-filing for state taxes too?

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Not Enough Money for Retirement? Start a Business!

by Kevin Mercadante March 13, 2013
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It’s always important to save as much for retirement as you can, and if you can’t you’ll need to have a solid Plan B lined up just in case. One of the best backup plans you can have for retirement is owning your own business and there are several reasons why.

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How to Not be Paralyzed by Fear, Worry and Anxiety

by Kevin Mercadante March 11, 2013
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How can we experience fear, worry or anxiety without allowing them to disrupt our lives in a major way?

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How to Ask for a Raise at Work and Get It

by Rich Avery February 27, 2013
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Your career is one of your most important financial assets. And knowing how to ask for – and get – a raise at work is one of the most important things you can do to grow your net worth.

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Why Now is the Worst Time for an ARM Mortgage

by Kevin Mercadante February 25, 2013
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With the mortgage meltdown still fresh in our minds, it seems unlikely that anyone would take an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Yet ARM loans are back, and yes, homebuyers are opting to take them. Here’s what you need to know.

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3 Ways to Watch Lots of Movies (and TV Shows) for Less Than $10/Month

by John Frainee February 19, 2013
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My wife and I love to watch movies. Action and documentaries are two of our favorite genres. If you want to watch movies for less, consider a few of these options. You’re sure to save money – and you’ll only spend $10/month or less.

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How to Make Your Retirement Savings Last Longer

by Kevin Mercadante February 18, 2013
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With retirement planning there is close to an obsession with hitting a predetermined target number. The idea is to create a retirement portfolio that is so large that it will be able to fund all of your needs for the rest of your retirement years. But there is a flip side to retirement planning that doesn’t get nearly as much attention, and that’s being able to preserve your retirement portfolio for the rest of your life. There are compelling reasons why this is at least as important as hitting a target portfolio size.

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What Makes You Value Certain Things Above Others?

by John Frainee February 17, 2013
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Have you ever thought about what makes you value certain things above others? Why would you be ultra frugal in a certain budgeting category, but not in others? Let’s explore a little bit about how we give things value and how we can use this knowledge to make better spending decisions.

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