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The 10 Biggest Myths About NYC Real Estate
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but in NYC real estate, even the most basic assumptions turn out to be fantasy. We're not really positive whether this list features the top 10 most flagrant...
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These Personal Finance Tips Prove Father Always Knew Best
With Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, June 17), here are a few personal finance tips, compliments of “Dad” – mine, and likely yours, too: Start saving early As soon as you get your first...
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Stop Sweating The Small Stuff If You Want To Get Rich
I spent the weekend slaying the distractions in my life. I flung the junk out of my file cabinet. I brainstormed goals for the New Year, ranked them, and eliminated most. Most of us are pulled in too...
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Getting One Of These Vaccines Could Save You Cash And Your Life
I know a retired police officer who spent weeks in the hospital with meningitis. I know a school teacher who fell ill with whooping cough. I know a grandmother who got chickenpox – in her 70s. And...
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There's A Good Chance The Government Owes You Money For Your Foreclosure
Answers to homeowners' questions about the Independent Foreclosure Review. The administration's website for the foreclosure prevention program. Provides an FAQ, homeowner examples, and other tools to...
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Sorry, Hybrid Cars And Local Food Don't Actually Help The Environment
Food grown locally, rather than far away, supports area farmers and is often fresher, but it makes little difference in the fight against climate change. How about e-readers vs. print books? Or...
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Here's How To Decide Who Should Manage The Money In Your Relationship
If you’re in a relationship—or have ever been in a relationship—you know that managing money as a twosome can be tricky. We get questions every day about … how should we divide it? Who should pay for...
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PROFESSOR: Everyone Will Pay If Big Banks Go Cashless
There are some things you can only pay for with cash—or at least there used to be. Forgot quarters for the parking meter? No worries—a growing number of cities now offer automated machines that take...
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Here's Why It’s So Hard To Get A Mortgage For Less Than $50K
Finding a lender to provide a mortgage loan for less than $50,000: It’s a challenge faced by a surprising number of people, and one that’s often tough to solve. Sandy Smith of Yes, I Am Cheap brought...
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Self-Employed People Are In For A Rude Awakening If They Sleep On This Chore
Man, selling online and freelancing is awesome, isn’t it? You get to set your own hours, don’t answer to anyone, plus you don’t have to get mad at someone because you clearly have a sign marked...
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Worker Advocates Aren't Thrilled With GM's Pension Offer
(Reuters) - Over the next few weeks some 42,000 white-collar General Motors retirees will take a crash course in actuarial math. The company is ending their pension plan, forcing a decision on whether...
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QUIZ: How Well Can You REALLY Tell A Scam?
Have you ever heard of the Post Office email scam? Neither had I, until I stumbled upon it at the Postal Inspector’s website. And then I heard about Patricia Newton, a woman who almost fell for it...
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What our neighbors buy affects what we buy, as does our names, the weather, and the type of floor a store has. Music manipulates us into spending in flower shops and restaurants. Which products are...
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Here's What Average Shoppers Can Learn From JC Penney's Loss
I recently read an article about JCPenney’s dismal sales numbers this year: “Last year, the company made $64 million in the first quarter; this year, it lost $163 million.” I wasn’t surprised. In...
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SURVEY: Wary Homebuyers Are Taking The Wait And See Approach
Worries about another delay in the housing market's recovery are not dispelled by a new survey on consumer's attitude toward homeownership. Fannie Mae's latest national housing survey, taken in May...
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Top 5 Ways To Renew Your Kitchen On A Budget
Linda Roth Conte wanted to expand her home to create a dream kitchen, but she didn't have the money. But she was desperate to do something. "I jury-rigged the place," Conte says, recounting how she...
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The Secret To Scoring Cheap Airfare Isn't About Timing
To snag the best airfares, travelers need to be adventurous and willing to pick up at a moment's notice. OK, now let's be realistic. Most people making summer travel plans need just that: plans. They...
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4 Behavioral Drivers That Screw Up Our Savings
Saving money is not easy, but perhaps more difficult is stopping oneself from diving into those savings. Build up your savings It's a constant battle for consumers to save money. According to the...
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Sending Your Kid To This Camp Could Make Him A Millionaire
Okay, so sending your kid to Camp Millionaire might not actually make him a millionaire, but it’ll sure get him excited about taking care of his finances. And that’s probably a lot more helpful for...
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Even Party Animals Can Save While Living The Good Life
Let's face it — having an active social life ain't cheap. Although you can always have game nights in with friends, board games can get old. If you're planning on painting the town red with your...
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