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Tips for buying your first home
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Why college tuition keeps rising
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Gen Y recession confessions
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Buying shares in a diversified mutual fund, not picking individual stocks, is a safe way to begin investing. Play
Avoid ATM fees
To steer clear of fees, withdraw money using your debit card at a supermarket and join a community bank that reimburses ATM fees. Play
Enjoy life and save for retirement
To know how much to set aside for a secure retirement while providing for your family today, fire up our 'What You Need to Save' calculator. Play
Buy an annuity for retirement income
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Where rich singles play
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Increase your credit limit
Having a higher credit limit can raise your score as long as you don't max out your cards. Play
Secrets of a great place to live
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Why Eden Prairie is No. 1
Residents of the top city on Money's 100 Best Places to Live love the miles of open space, and the 'Minnesota-nice' community. Play
Work and play by the coast
Residents of Bellevue, Wash., No. 4 on Money's Best Places to Live, enjoy being near the water, mountains, and jobs at Microsoft. Play
Find charming homes, Texas-sized
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Finances for a special-needs child
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Build credit at a young age
Starting young to build a solid credit history makes it easier to buy a home or car in the future. Play
How to save during hard times
Even if you don't have a lot of extra cash, there are still ways to put aside money and invest. Play
Mint.com tools: Get your dream home
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Mark Cuban seeks financial advice
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How does your 401(k) stack up?
Find out whether you are in a good, mediocre or lousy retirement plan. Play
Keep retirement planning simple
You don't need a complex savings plan to have a large nest egg for your retirement. Play
Managing your first bank account
Opening a bank account is an important step for college students off on their own at school. Play
On target for your retirement
Learn how much money you'll need to set aside to live comfortably on after you retire. Play
How would you spend $20,000?
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How to pay down credit card debt
Avoid credit card debt relief programs when trying to lower your bills. Play
Retirement savings catch-up
Even if you're close to retirement with no savings, making some dramatic changes can help you build a nest egg. Play
Secrets to a happy retirement
Having enough money in the bank isn't the only thing that will keep you happy in your post-career life. Play
Credit cards you should cut up
To simplify your credit card options and better manage your debt, choose to close newer accounts. Play
Pros and cons of 401(k) loans
You may need to borrow from your 401(k) but before you do, consider the significant penalties. Play
Time to take a trip to Europe?
This summer is a good time for Americans to travel to Europe and take advantage of the weaker euro. Play
Leaving the rat race for the hills
Steve Silberberg decided to quit his high-paying computer programming job at a financial firm to lead people on backpacking trips that help them lose weight. Play
Your retirement paycheck
Choose a strategy to make sure you have enough money to maintain your standard of living in retirement. Play
Lower your mortgage balance
If you have the cash, it might be a good idea to pay a little extra on your house payment. Play
There's no free life insurance
If you have a loan with a bank, it may be in its own benefit to offer you life insurance. Play
When to convert to a Roth IRA
Roth IRAs offer enticing tax benefits, but they may not be appropriate for all retirement plans. Play
How to retire on time
Target-date funds automatically adjust their asset mix to match your age and risk profile. Play
Fill investment bucket with DR(i)Ps
Dividend Reinvestment Plans, known as DRPs, are good ways to buy additional shares in companies without paying brokerage fees. Play
Best way to pay student loan debt
Pre-payments allows borrowers to pay off loans quicker and save on interest, but they should use caution to meet other personal finance goals. Play
The true worth of savings bonds
Just because your savings bonds have reached maturity doesn't mean they aren't paying interest; some still have very attractive yields. Play
Spend student loan money wisely
Students should keep in mind that loans need to be paid back with interest when using the money for personal use. Play
Investing for long-term profits
Learning the basic of investing takes time but it pays off in the long run. Play
What you really need to retire
Many planners recommend saving and investing enough to replace 80% of your pre-retirement income. Play
How to pick the right major
Selecting the right college path can be tricky and determine how much you earn down the road. Play
Tricks to pay for college
Higher education is expensive, but there are numerous government programs available to help soften the blow. Play
The dangers of debt consolidation
Credit card consolidation loans come with high fees and rarely make financial sense. Play

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