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Confusion on ‘free’ credit report can lead to costly errors
When is free really not free? When it comes to getting your “free” credit report. If you’re not careful, it could wind up costing you. Plenty of TV, radio and Internet ads promise consumers a copy of...
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How to keep college costs in check
As September marks the annual exodus back to college campuses, here are some closer-to-home tips for trimming the fat from college costs: • Make a file: Get a file folder and toss in all your receipts...
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Employers push health-care savings accounts
As millions of working Americans open their employer’s health-care packets this fall, many will be encountering a new option: high-deductible plans linked to health-savings accounts that come loaded...
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How to avoid getting duped by stock scam artists
It may have one of the biggest bloopers in the stock market this year. In October, when Twitter announced its impending IPO, thousands of eager stock buyers raced to be the first to invest....
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Financial bullying can hurt marriages
There are bullies on the playground, in the classroom and at the office. Or perhaps right beside you at home. Financial bullying among couples, whether they’re married or not, is a less visible but...
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Tax deadline is here: Don’t panic, just do it
OK, procrastinators, here’s a friendly reminder: Time is running out. Tuesday is the deadline for filing your tax returns (if you owe money). The good news: With very few tax changes for 2013, there...
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Careful investors turn to resources to check up on money advisers
When New York financier Bernard Madoff was sentenced to life in prison for masterminding one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, it was an unnerving reminder that entrusting your money to a...
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Boomers need help dealing with their parents’‘stuff’
Losing a parent is an inevitable hurdle in life. And for baby boomers, whose aging parents are often in their 80s and 90s, it’s an imminent one. Aside from coping with the emotional burden, there’s...
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Avoid ‘frivolous arguments’ to avoid paying taxes
The Internet has spurred the growth of frivolous tax arguments, the IRS says.
View ArticleHow well are you insured against flooding?
Whether it's an earthquake, a wildfire or flooding, being covered against severe damage to your home or business is essential.
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If you have money or complications, a prenup may be for you
As the busy summer wedding season approaches, it's a good time to consider a document with a decidedly ominous reputation -- the prenuptial agreement.
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Make good use of windfall when IRS check arrives
If you're the average taxpayer getting money back from the IRS this year, you'll be sitting on an extra $3,000 or so sometime soon. There's plenty of advice out there on what to do with that extra...
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How to save on car insurance for teen drivers
It's the kind of sticker shock that makes any parent wince: car insurance for your teenage driver.
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Website offers users ability to check out dental work
New website is aimed at giving consumers more educated choices when choosing — and paying for — dental care.
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Loan rejections soon to come with explanation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If you’re not feeling a lender’s love, you’ll soon know exactly why you got jilted. As of July, if a lender denies you a credit card, a car loan or other loan product based on your...
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Disaster plan helps your family, home weather a storm
Here's how to be prepared so your home and family can avoid the worst.
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When should kids get their first cellphone?
It's estimated that more than 75 percent of all U.S. teens have a cellphone.
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