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With gas prices rising, high unemployment, and inflation poised to spiral out of control, your talent for cutting household expenses is becoming more and more important. You can slash services like yard landscaping and premium cable channels (e.g. DIRECTV), and you can reduce your utility bills by using electricity, gas, and water more sparingly. But what about everyday necessities like feeding [...]
Extreme Couponing 101: How to Extreme Coupon and Save 84%+ on Groceries is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
When your retirement accounts are growing, it’s great to see the numbers climb. But when you retire and start taking money out of your IRA and 401k, the taxes you owe can take a surprisingly big chunk out of your total. Hopefully you’re taking advantage of the tax breaks that come with contributing to most [...]
Tax Implications of Retirement Accounts – IRA & 401k Distributions & Withdrawals is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
In 2002, gold traded for less than $300 per troy ounce. In 2010, the rate popped above $1,400. Why did gold’s value rocket up so high? How much higher do some analysts predict gold prices will soar? Experts have four main theories to try to explain the rise in gold prices. While no theory is [...]
4 Factors Affecting Historical & Future Gold Prices – Will It Go Up? is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
What do you mean my bank can fail? Yes, even the well-trained managers at your seemingly secure bank can make poor business decisions. Plenty of people thought it was impossible, but banks do make mistakes – like the numerous bad loans that eventually crushed major financial institutions in the past few years. If you weren’t [...]
What to Do If Your Bank Fails – 4-Step Checklist is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
From opening day to the playoffs, if you want tickets to any major sporting event, you may face some steep costs, especially if you don’t do your homework. If you want to make it to the big game without breaking the bank, you’ll want to look at all of your options for purchasing tickets. As [...]
Top 10 Places to Buy Cheap Discount Sports Tickets Online is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
When I first signed up for wireless service, my bill was under $30 a month for plenty of minutes and the short list of features I needed. Nowadays, carriers know that most people require a cell plan for their everyday routine, and they’re able to charge a lot more. Sure, phones are more powerful, but [...]
5 Creative Ways to Reduce & Lower Your Monthly Cell Phone Bills is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
I love to travel, but as a college student, jet-setting doesn’t always fit my bank account. Weekend getaways, staycations, and last-minute discounts help me make the most of my travel budget, but what about budget travel to more exotic destinations? I’ve found that visiting places with favorable exchange rates has worked out well for international [...]
Top 10 Cheap International Travel Destinations in the World is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
Other than your home, your car might be the most expensive purchase that you ever make. I love nice cars, but I also try to manage my finances responsibly. As a result, I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that a new car is an unnecessary expense. Sure, you can find overpriced used cars and [...]
New vs. Used Car – 6 Benefits of Buying a Slightly Used Car for Cheap is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
Have you been looking for a way to invest your money with relatively low risk, but with a higher return than the interest rates of CDs offered by banks and credit unions? Look no further than fixed annuities. For decades, fixed annuities have provided a secure form of savings for millions of conservative investors on [...]
What Is a Fixed Income Annuity – Definition, Pros and Cons is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
It is starting to feel like spring across most of the U.S., and now is the time to start planning your summer vacation if you haven’t done so already. My friends and I are discussing various options for group travel, since we all have similar interests and budgets. Traveling with a large group can be [...]
Planning Group Vacation Travel Ideas on a Budget – Pros & Cons to Consider is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance [...]
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