Managing My Money
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May 15, 2013
We don't always make smart decisions where our spending is concerned -- oftentimes because we don't know the true value of what we're paying for. Luckily, Dimespring offers advice on whether certain goods and services are worth your hard-earned...
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May 15, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Almost half of Americans don’t know their own credit score, which in the eyes of consumer advocates...
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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...
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May 15, 2013
It goes without saying that you should file your tax returns each year and pay what you owe. But if you mess up, there are ways to move beyond the problem.
Except in cases of tax fraud, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service will generally work...
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May 14, 2013
Credit scores were long something that lenders got to see and consumers only found out about later. Now, pretty much anyone can take a look at their credit scores whenever they want to, but it's not clear which of those scores matter. And most...
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May 13, 2013
As I’ve been settling into life as a homeowner (spoiler: it’s expensive), I’ve thought a lot about my spending habits. There’s still...
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May 13, 2013
The other day my phone rang. I looked at who was calling and saw it was one of my main freelance clients (let's call him Jeff), and my shoulders immediately tensed up and I became defensive and ready to have a conversation I wasn't looking...
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May 13, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Retailers know exactly how to lure shoppers into stores, from glitzy sale posters to endless advertisements and social media postings.
For consumers, the goal...
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May 10, 2013
Relocating frequently certainly has its downfalls, but recently I discovered an unexpected perk: I consume (and therefore spend) a lot less...
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May 10, 2013
Whether they do it online, through texting tactics or by stealing your wallet the old-fashioned way, identity thieves are constantly concocting new cons.
One reason card companies are working hard to...










