Apr 29, 2008
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If you’re new here, subscribe to my RSS feed to easily see all the latest money management tips, tools and resources. Thanks for visiting!Managing money between a husband and wife can present some real challenges. Have you ever found yourself at the store or gas station ready to pay, only to realize that [...]
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Apr 27, 2008
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Starting tomorrow, the Treasury will begin sending a tax rebate check to more than 130 million households. These payments are being sent as part of the Economic Stimulus Package Congress passed earlier this year. To receive a tax rebate, you must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 [...]
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Apr 23, 2008
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Your home equity line of credit can be reduced or canceled if your finances take a turn for the worse, which reminds me of the Seinfeld episode when George Costanza pushed an elderly woman, a clown and a room full of children out of his way so he could escape what he thought was a [...]
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Apr 14, 2008
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I’ve been talking with my insurance agent over the past few weeks about flood insurance. It may not be as exciting as Dr. Phil’s marital debacle, but then again, Dr. Phil is unlikely to destroy my home. I found a great government resource about flood insurance that I’ll share with you. But [...]
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Apr 7, 2008
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Two news stories at the end of last week really caught my attention. First, the Clintons finally released their tax returns. They show the former and possibly next Presidents earned a combined $109 million since leaving office.
Second, the U.S. economy lost 80,000 jobs in March, the biggest drop in five years, [...]
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