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Money is winging its way to millions of Americans in the form of tax refunds and economic stimulus payments. The question is: How do you plan to spend it? Some argue there is a social responsibility to use the stimulus payment to buy goods and services to bolster the weakening economy. However, most people would benefit more by following these five tips. »
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Spring is in the air—a time to renew and refresh our wardrobes, our lawns…and our money. This is the perfect time to take a look at your finances and make adjustments. Get started by following these four easy tips. »
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The following are tips the Colorado-based National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®), thinks are essential for every college freshman to know. »
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Whether across town or across the country, Americans have never hesitated to pack up and head for greener pastures. The challenge is to keep the cost of moving to a minimum. The least stressful way to face that obstacle is by planning ahead. »
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Imagine this situation. You agree to go out to dinner with your friends at a restaurant of their choosing. When you arrive, you realize the place is out of your budget, but it’s too late to leave. Throughout dinner, you worry about how much your meal will cost and cannot focus on having a good time. »
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This November marks the 13th annual National Family Literacy Day. On this day, and all month long, events will be held nationwide to encourage children and parents to improve their literacy through activities such as taking trips to the library, reading books together and writing letters. »
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Do This Quiz and Take the First Step Toward Mutual Understanding »
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The first wave of the nation’s 78 million baby boomers will start sticking their big toes into retirement waters soon. Before diving in, experts recommend taking a few practice runs. »
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For most people, a trip to the mall is a harmless excursion. But for an estimated 2 percent to 8 percent of U.S. adults afflicted with “compulsive buying disorder,” overspending at the mall, shopping online or even bargain hunting at a backyard garage sale is an addiction with serious financial and emotional consequences. »
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From choosing your child’s name to selecting the color of his or her nursery, decision-making is a major task for two people about to start a family. For some expectant couples and new parents, one of the hardest choices can be between a dual- or single-income lifestyle. Often, it is the financial considerations that make this decision so difficult. »
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Choosing the age at which you will stop working and begin collecting retirement funds is among the most personal and important of decisions. Whether your plan is to quit work at age 50, or never completely leave the workforce, government regulations will have something to say about when, and how much, you can collect from Social Security and other retirement accounts. As if that isn’t enough to think about, some of these guidelines have changed in recent years. So, while keeping up with the most current set of rules is tiring, it’s also essential. »
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With the unemployment rate declining only slightly during the first few months of 2004, now may not seem like a wise time to change jobs, let alone careers. Still, life is short and job burnout is a reality, so if you feel the need for a major shift in your work life, you may want to go for it—just go for it slowly and deliberately to keep your financial footing. »
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