Cost of Living
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June 3, 2013
Andrew Jackson may have been one of our most popular presidents, but he's highly underrated when it comes to currency. At the risk of sounding like your grandpa (listen up, whippersnappers), $20 certainly doesn't go as far as it used to. Take out...
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May 31, 2013
I ask myself this as I’m staring at my kitchen counter. On the counter are three bars of soap, a box of borax and a box of washing soda. These items cost me about $8.50 at the grocery store. I intend to use them to make laundry detergent.
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May 30, 2013
OK, I have three big announcements:
It’s the three-year anniversary for NY Money Coach!It’s my one-year anniversary in New York City!I’m engaged!...
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May 29, 2013
It doesn’t take long for couples to realize that some important marital issues must be approached delicately; finances are one of those...
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May 24, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — For recent high school grads headed to college, the list of summer to-dos can seem endless. From picking out dorm decor to...
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May 24, 2013
Counting the hours until you get paid again — we’ve all been there, whether it was begging your parents for an...
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May 22, 2013
When I was in college, I learned quickly how easily it was to buy the things I wanted thanks, in part to credit cards. I was a 20-year-old with very little income and a lot of wants.
I wanted to eat outside of the cafeteria. I certainly...
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May 17, 2013
In the financial world, arbitrage is a trading strategy that earns profit by exploiting price differences between markets.
By that definition, Dan Prescher is a sophisticated arbitrageur. The 58-year-old makes a decent living as a special...
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May 16, 2013
I shared last month about how I became a pro at flexing my credit card muscle while in college. Some go to college to learn...
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May 15, 2013
Sometimes there must be a sense of urgency to accomplish a goal. For example, my parents, sisters, nieces and other family members have banded together to...









