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Archive | April, 2009

Money Management Makes For Financial Fitness

Mint.com provides a great suite of tools for managing your money, from tracking spending to building budgets. This week, the site announced the release of Financial Fitness, a new system within the site that provides customized tips to help users pay off debt, save money and even improve their credit scores. The tips are based [...]

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College Savings: 529s or Coverdell ESAs?

If you’re setting aside savings for a college fund, there are a few tax advantaged accounts that work similarly to retirement accounts. Deciding between them is a little more complicated than choosing between a 401(k) and an IRA, though. Both 529 College Savings Plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts can be attractive options for saving [...]

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Stocks: The Long-Term Still Shows Promise

My husband and I have some money invested in the stock market. We used to have quite a bit more invested, but the same thing happened to our stocks that happened to the rest of the stock market. This situation bothers my husband: every so often, he mentions that we could pull that money out [...]

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3 Steps to Take When Buying Used

Buying used can be a great way to save money or it can be a fast way to lose money. There are some products where buying used isn’t all that different from buying new — certified pre-owned cars, anyone? — but there are others where buying a used version can require significantly more work than [...]

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How Much is Your Network Worth?

When it comes to finding a job, finding a plumber or even finding a good deal at a local store, your network is one of your greatest resources. Your friends and family can often help you solve a problem or complete a project. But just what is that network worth to you? It may not [...]

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Blog Carnivals For The Week Of April 20th

Wealth Junkies was included in one carnival this week:
The Festival of Frugality features our article 5 Tips To Cut Your Grocery Budget Down To Size.
Stop by the carnival to read some great posts.