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5 Ways to Get Upgraded from Coach to First ClassMay 18, 2015
Today's overcrowded planes, high-priced flights and extra fees for everything from luggage to a bag of chips mean air travelers don't often feel like they're on cloud nine. But all is not lost. It's...
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5 Ways to Get Curb Appeal RightAugust 16, 2013
When selling your home, landscaping determines whether your home feels inviting from the outside. Curb appeal is important to 71 percent of homebuyers when choosing their abode, according to a 2013...
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Piggyback Loans Return, Risks and AllJune 28, 2013
These loans mean a borrower takes out two mortgages at once. The second mortgage is in the form of a home equity loan or line of credit. Piggybacks lost favor after the housing downturn. Now...
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The Dollars and Cents of DOMAJune 25, 2013
More than 130,000 same-sex married couples would see many financial disadvantages evaporate if the Supreme Court strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, this week. That includes Ron...
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7 Travel Secrets from Frequent FlyersJune 17, 2013
When it comes to making a trip go more smoothly, experienced fliers have their own travel secrets -- from squeezing the most out of those affinity cards to packing bags to dealing with lost luggage...
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6 Ways Low Interest Rates Hurt RetireesJune 10, 2013
In late 2012, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke fessed up and revealed the worst-kept secret in finance: The low rates the Fed has maintained in an attempt to ignite the U.S. economy are badly...
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Obamacare Scams Rise Amid ConfusionMay 15, 2013
With less than six months remaining before America's web-friendly health insurance exchanges are scheduled to open on Oct. 1, the con artists, naysayers and dooms-dayers are all busy searching for...
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6 Signs You’re Ready to Retire EarlyApril 25, 2013
No. 1: You are emotionally ready to quit workingBoth the big picture and the fine details of your financial and emotional states are important to consider when assessing your readiness for...
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The 10 Greenest Cars to Buy in 2013April 23, 2013
Gas guzzlers need not apply. Based on scoring by GreenerCars.org, here's a list of the top 10 greenest cars of 2013. Miles per gallon, specifications and the Green Score are from GreenerCars.org....
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How Today’s Urban Boomer Is Retiring in Pricey CitiesApril 2, 2013
In the 20th century, many retirees in America flocked to the Sun Belt looking for low taxes, cheap living and warm sun. As baby boomers retired to the once sparsely populated region, golf courses and...
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What the IRS Doesn’t Want You to KnowMarch 27, 2013
While the Internal Revenue Service may be forthcoming with its rules and regulations, there is certain information the IRS simply won't tell you. I worked as an IRS agent in a former role; knowing...