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Americans Spent More Than $6 Billion On Airline Fees Last Year
What's the true price of flying?It's much more than the price of a ticket.And it has been for a long time.Last year, Americans likely spent more than $6 billion in baggage, cancellation, and change...
View ArticleHow I Learned The Truth About Stock Prices
Haven’t blogged in a while. So I decided to look back and pull out one of my first blog posts, from 2004. An oldie, but goodie !The Number. I recommend that anyone with an interest in the market jump...
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How To Save 8.25% In 90 Seconds Flat …
January 10, 2013 Santiago, ChileLately I’ve had a ton of friends and family writing me about visiting Chile.“We’re fed up with this place,” is how the emails usually start. People are hitting their...
View ArticlePaying For Parents’ Care? Kids Gave At The Office
While helping our aging parents is a responsibility many of us take seriously, footing the entirety of the bill for their long-term care would generally be seen as going “above and beyond.”Unless your...
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Three Key Steps To Get Your Home Off The Market This Year
After years of declining home values and a buyers’ market, 2013 could be the year of the seller.Though the situation varies by region, we’ve seen a glimmer of hope for sellers and the housing market in...
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See How Much House You Can Get For $450,000
Each week we take a look at how much house you can expect to get at a specific price point.This week, we’re looking at homes priced around $450,000.Greensboro, NC3401 Round Hill Rd, Greensboro NC For...
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This Costly Retirement Mistake Lets Uncle Sam Wreak Havoc On Your Savings
With trillions upon trillions of dollars locked away in tax-deferred accounts like traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, should come as no surprise that the largest asset you own is probably your retirement...
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Here Are The Leaks In Your House That Will Send Heating Costs Soaring
Before you turn the thermostat up another notch or pile another blanket on the bed, it may be time to figure out how and where your house is losing heat.Whether you’re the victim of a poorly insulated...
View ArticleGold Price: The Schizophrenic Chinese Trade
The price of gold has been nothing if not choppy this year.After an initial post-fiscal cliff rally, traders got cold feet and the metal plunged to a four-month low at the end of the week.Then it...
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7 Investing Facts Your Broker Doesn't Want You To Know
The New Year is here, which always inspires me to resolve to make positive changes in my life.You can do the same with your investing.You can elect to continue to rely on the recommendations of brokers...
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Black Coffee: Why Texas Doesn’t Mess with Taxes
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe…Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal finance....
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50 Ways To Improve Your Finances In 2013
Along with a fresh start, the new year brings uncertainty about changing tax laws, growing concern over online privacy and security, and challenges for almost every demographic group—even the wealthy,...
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True Story: How to Cope When Your Spouse Skips Out with All the Cash
(Readers: In February 2012, I received a heart-breaking message in my inbox from Spedie, a long-time reader and frequent commenter here at Len Penzo dot Com. Her husband abandoned her and their...
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Here's What $1,600 Will Rent You In Today's Housing Market
What can you find on the rental market with a budget of $1,600? From single family homes to charming studio apartments, see the rental listings we found for this price in five cities around the...
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These Are The Most Expensive Cars To Drive
In a remarkable upset this year, minivans are no longer the go-to vehicles for the best car insurance rates. In the past, minivans have dominated our annual rankings of “the least expensive vehicles to...
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Use This App To See Exactly What You Might Look Like In Retirement
Bank of America wants to put a new face on your retirement—literally.The company's Merrill Edge unit recently released a new app that shows users how they will look decades in the future.The tool...
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How To Swap Out Junk For Stuff You Actually Want
Twenty years ago, decluttering your house meant breaking out the garbage bags.Today, it means breaking out the calculator. That outdated phone and those ski boots you've never worn are virtually cash...
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The More You Earn, The More Expensive It Is To Be Single In America
In October 2009, New York Times reporters Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber compared a hypothetical married couple with an equivalent-earning unmarried gay couple, to see just how much difference...
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13 Common Mistakes That Can Blow Your Finances
You pack your lunch, and never buy items at full price. You pay your credit card on time every month, and save up for that much-needed vacation every year.If you’re doing these things, you’re likely on...
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These Are The Best Savings Accounts For Every Age Group
Depositing money into a savings account is only the first step toward personal finance empowerment.The fees and features of that account are equally important to your saving strategy.As the year...
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