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Study: The Best Time to Buy Cheap Airline Tickets is 6 Weeks Before a Flight [Moneyland] "The cheapest tickets [can be purchased] six weeks before your trip - not more, not less."
How to Find the Best Values on 2012's New Cars [Kiplinger] "You can get fuel economy without sacrificing style."
Which pays better: Government or private sector? [CNN Money] "Federal workers with a master's degree or less are better compensated on average than their similarly educated private sector peers."
How to haggle over medical bills [MSN Money] "If you know how to cut down the original billed amount, you can save a great deal."
Great Ways to Invest in Yourself [Wise Bread] "Here are some ways you can invest in yourself to boost your skills."
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7 smart moves while rates are low [MSN Money] "There's not much room for interest rates to go lower, and making the right moves now could potentially save you big money."
15 Frugal Ways to Battle Boredom [Wise Bread] "There are a lot of great ways to battle boredom and keep your spending under wraps."
Invest in a Deep Freezer [The Simple Dollar] "One of the most critical appliances in our home when I was growing up was our chest deep freezer."
You Don't Have to Start Off Rich to Build Wealth [Wall Street Journal] "Here are three ways to start small. Really small."
Shopping for a Car? Bring Your Wife [Smart Money] "Men looking for a new car would be well advised to bring their wives, a new study suggests."
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Everyone Should Use the Overnight Test [Bucks Blog] "Ask yourself what you would do if someone came in and sold all of your investments overnight."
10 Monthly Bills You Can Slash [Wise Bread] "You can work the system and save some money on these so-called necessary expenses."
Calculate How Much You Really Make [The Simple Dollar] "On a per-hour basis, my part-time job in college was more lucrative than my first 'good' job after college."
How to Marry a Millionaire [Smart Money] "It makes you more interesting if you have an obscure hobby like tornado-chasing and boomerang-throwing."
The Best and Worst Sources of Financial Advice [US News] "Here are my choices for sources of good advice, based on solid data."
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What If I Lost My Career? Envision, then Act [Free Money Finance] "The bottom line is that whatever your job situation, you can't bury your head in the sand and think that your employer will always take care of you."
10 Things You Do to Save Money That End Up Costing You More [Wise Bread] "Here are 10 things that you may be doing to save money that could actually cost you a lot more in the weeks, months, or years to come."
Career resolutions: How to negotiate a raise [CNN Money] "Before you go into your boss's office demanding more money, take the time to lay the groundwork for a successful conversation."
4 Mobile Apps for Job Seekers [US News] "77 percent of job seekers use mobile apps during their job hunt."
Financial Scams 2012: The Latest Twists in the Ever-Evolving Art of the Con [Daily Finance] "Here are some highlights from scams that made the rounds in 2011 — and will likely be back in some form or another this year."
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Retiring in 2012? Read This Today. [Wall Street Journal] "Here are five things to do now."
12 Steps to Financial Freedom in 2012 [Get Rich Slowly] "If you've resolved to take control of your finances in 2012, this article is the place to start."
12 retirement resolutions for '12 [MSN Money] "The new year is a good time to review and adjust your retirement plan, and some changes this year can help you boost your savings."
Guide to Buying a Used Car Without Going Crazy [Wise Bread] "Here's some information I wish I had known up front that will hopefully make your car-buying process easier."
6 Reasons to Reject a Counteroffer [US News] "Before you say yes, consider these reasons why you should decline."
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Hidden costs of dental neglect [MSN Money] "Few people know that good dental care can be the key to good overall health."
How to Play Your Gift Cards Right [Wall Street Journal] "Here are some tips on how to get the most value from all of your gift cards—even the ones you don't want."
25 Small New Year's Resolutions You Can Start Today [Wise Bread] "This year, make resolutions you can reasonably keep — short-term goals that give you the satisfaction you want right away."
A Plan for 2012 That You'll Actually Follow [NY Times] "During the next year, see what happens when you do these three things."
Tips for Unloading Unwanted Gifts [Daily Finance] "'Tis the season for unloading those albeit well meaning — but unwanted — holiday presents."
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The stupidest fees of 2011 [MSN Money] "When it comes to outrageous fees imposed on consumers, these are some of the worst — whether it's a charge for ending pay-TV service or a fee to deposit a lot of cash."
11 Things That Are Worth the Money [Wise Bread] "When it comes to spending with discretion, it's important to have priorities about things you think are worth the money, and those items or services that are not."
16 Money Moves For Your Year End Financial Checklist [The Digerati Life] "Consider it an annual financial checkup."
Flexibility or Salary: What Do You Value Most at Work? [Kiplinger] "Members of Generation Y are likely to choose flexibility over higher pay."
5 Signs That You're Borrowing Too Much [Moneyland] "Here are five guidelines to keep you from borrowing too much."
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Put your iPad to work [CNN Money] "Can't justify buying a $500 tablet simply for entertainment? Then take it seriously: Make an investment in these add-ons and get down to business."
The Hard Question [Wall Street Journal] "Who will take care of your child if you die?"
How to Give Thoughtful Gifts on a Scrooge-Like Budget [Wise Bread] "A few strategic conversations and a dash of creative thinking can help transform the holiday season from financially stretched and stressful to modest and merry."
Questions to Ask When Drafting an Estate Plan [US News] "You can bring this four-part checklist to your initial meeting to discuss how to make your plan comprehensive and up-to-date."
Getting a Grip on Taxes Before the Storm Hits [NY Times] "Taxpayers should run a checklist for everything from selling securities that have lost money to taking advantage of annual gift allowances."
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Guide to Holiday Tipping Etiquette [US News] "Even during tight economic times, thanking service workers is important—and expected."
6 tales: Worst money advice ever [MSN Money] "When it comes to bad financial guidance, these stories from average Americans are hard to top. But they offer valuable lessons on what not to do, financial planners say."
Which Frequent Flier Program Has the Best Awards Availability? [Wise Bread] "Here are the major airline rewards programs ranked from best to worst in terms of availability."
24 Ways to Spend Nothing on Gift Wrap, and 4 Ways to Spend Very Little [Money Talks News] "If you plan to buy gift bags, wrapping paper, boxes, or bows this holiday season, you're wasting your money."
Most hated fees and price hikes [CNN Money] "What was your most hated fee or price hike?"
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The Complete Guide To Building Wealth In Two Sentences [Free Money Finance] "The truth behind wealth building is public domain knowledge, simple to understand, and nobody is going to get rich selling it to you."
How to Get Your Retirement Back on Track [Smart Money] "2012 should give you several chances to patch up plans for the future. Here's what to look for."
9 things financial advisers won't say [MSN Money] "If you're seeking a professional for money-management advice, you need someone who will put your interests first. Knowing what advisers may not tell you can help with the selection."
31 Great Gifts That Keep on Giving [Wise Bread] "If you're looking to buy a gift this year that won't fade away once the newness wears off, then you've come to the right place."
25 Questions to Ask in the First Interview [Michael Hyatt "How do you determine if someone you are interviewing has these [positive] qualities?"
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Yes, Virginia, there's an app for that [MSN Money] "Here are 10 apps to help you find the right gift without emptying your wallet."
Health is Wealth: The Best Investment I Ever Made [Get Rich Slowly] "Years of accumulated fitness are — literally — money in the bank."
How to Save $10,000 by Next Thanksgiving [Wall Street Journal] "We tapped financial advisers, business contacts, friends and acquaintances to hear what they had done to save money."
My secret to super customer service [CNN Money] "These 10 consumers have mastered the art of getting what they want from customer service reps."
How to Keep Your Holiday Spending in Check [US News] "Tips on responsible spending, handling frugal fatigue, and more."
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The 25 Best Things to Buy on Craigslist [Wise Bread] "Here (in no particular order) are the 25 best things to buy off Craigslist."
4 Tips to Find the Right Charity [Money Talks News] "When it comes to charity, here's how to run a check before you sign one."
Creative ways to help a charity without spending any money [Wealth Informatics] "I am not talking about the usual suspects. We can do better than that and below I show you how."
100 Frugal Gifts You Can Give This Christmas [Bible Money Matters] "Once you've set a budget finding gifts that can fit within it or that are a bit more frugal than some other possible choices can be tough. You really have to be creative."
How to Be On a Gameshow [The Penny Hoarder] "Participating in a gameshow is an easy and fun way to make extra money."
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10 Questions You Should Never Ask in a Job Interview [US News] "Here are 10 questions that you should steer far away from."
How a Financial Pro Lost His House [NY Times] "The process of making financial decisions is about more than building a spreadsheet to calculate the answer, because life rarely fits cleanly into a spreadsheet."
15 Career Advice Sites You Should Know About [Wise Bread] "These sites can help you not only land a job you love, but do it better than everyone else."
5 Financial Steps to Take as Soon as You Say "I Do" [Money Talks News] "Here's how to make sure your new family gets off on the right foot."
5 Money-Saving Holiday Strategies [Smart Money] "To get this year's best deals, many shoppers are abandoning timeworn strategies."
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