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  • How to Save for a Better Financial Future

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, July 12, 2010, 06:00 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    You know that you should be saving more money. However, it can be difficult to take those first steps. The task of setting up an emergency fund can seem daunting, and retirement seems a long way off. If you want financial freedom, though, it is important to make saving a priority. If you are having trouble...

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  • Don't Be Fooled: You Probably Don't Need Overdraft "Protection"

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, July 05, 2010, 08:12 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    For years, banks have had standard overdraft protection policies that allow you to overdraw your account for the sake of convenience. It's why your debit card transaction goes through on that $19.99 Blu-ray when you only have $12.00 in your account. And why you can still get that $2.50 bagel when...

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  • Spend Less When You Eat Out

    By Miranda Marquit    Tuesday, June 01, 2010, 07:00 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    Whether you are traveling, or just not in the mood to make something at home, eating out can be a fun and relaxing activity. I know -- I love to eat out. But eating out starts to get expensive. You might try to limit the amount of times you eat out in a month, but you can also save money by being smart...

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  • 5 Things Your Cell Phone Provider Won't Tell You

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, May 17, 2010, 06:09 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    You want to save money on your cell phone bill , but sometimes it can be hard -- especially since there is any amount of fine print whenever you sign a contract. And in many cases there is a contract to sign. Buried in all that fine print is important information that you need to pay attention, because...

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  • 3 Ways to Save Money Today

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, May 10, 2010, 06:30 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    It is true that many things in life require patience -- especially when it comes to saving money . Sometimes you need to be disciplined and wait to accumulate savings over time. This isn't always the case, though. It is actually possible for you to start saving money today, if you think about what...

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  • 3 Suggestions for Your Tax Return

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, April 19, 2010, 05:00 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    Now that tax day has passed, you might be anxiously looking forward to your tax return. Indeed, if you filed electronically and did so early, you might already have your tax return back. Before you spend your tax return, consider three suggestions for how to use it to your advantage: 1. Pay Down Debt...

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  • 5 Immediate Impacts Your Wallet Will See from Health Care Reform

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, March 29, 2010, 08:09 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    The ink is drying on the Affordable Care Act and many are wondering how it will impact their wallets . Many of the measures in the bill, including the requirement to buy health insurance , subsidies and the expansion of Medicaid (to help those who can't afford health insurance) and the setting up...

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  • Save Money on Your Health Insurance Premiums

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, March 22, 2010, 06:00 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    Last week, we looked at tips for saving money on your auto insurance . It's not very surprising, then, that I received requests regarding how to save money on health insurance premiums . With health care costs rising and no end in sight to the increases, it becomes vital for you to take an active...

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  • Tips for Saving Money on Your Car Insurance

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, March 15, 2010, 06:23 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    When it comes to insurance, you can spend a great deal of money - even if you don't have to. There are some ways you can save a little bit each month on premiums for your auto insurance . Here are some tips for saving money on your car insurance: Look at your coverage : The first thing to do is to...

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  • Do You Know Your Spending Habits?

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, March 08, 2010, 06:15 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    Understanding your spending habits is one of the most important things to consider as you try to overcome your personal recession and build wealth. Before you can change your behaviors and start saving more money , you need to understand what you are doing, and figure out where your problem areas are...

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  • Book Review: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Money with Craigslist

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, March 01, 2010, 06:54 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    You have probably heard of Craigslist . It's a place to go to see classified-type listings for goods and services. If you are savvy about it, it's even possible for you to make decent money with Craigslist. But it helps to know how to most efficiently use the site. Enter The Complete Idiot's...

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  • Eight Ways to Cut Costs on Your Cell Phone Bill

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, February 15, 2010, 06:03 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    You know that the cell phone bill often gets a little out of control. And no matter what kind of coupons or deals you have when you first get a cell phone, it's clear that the costs soon get out of hand. There are, however, some things you can do to reduce the amount of money you spend on your cell...

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  • Five Tips for Beating a Personal Recession

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, February 01, 2010, 06:10 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    The economy may have moved out of a technical recession, but many people still see their finances affected by adversity. Another consideration is the fact that, even if things start looking up, it is quite possible that another recession strikes. In fact, this is quite likely since the economy moves...

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  • Savvy Savings: Retail Markdown Lingo

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, January 25, 2010, 07:33 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    Sometimes we get very excited at the prospect of a sale price. But saving money isn't just about believing what retailers tell you is a good deal. You need to understand the inside story of retail markdown lingo, and what those advertisements really mean. "As advertised" : This is my favorite...

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  • Reader Question: Why Do Employers and Insurers Need My Credit Score?

    By Miranda Marquit    Monday, January 18, 2010, 06:59 AM    Category:   Money Matters

    Last week, in my post about improving your credit score , I pointed out that employers and insurers look at your credit score, in addition to financial institutions. This piqued one reader's interest and she emailed me with this question: Why do employers and insurers need my credit score if they...

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