May 19, 2013

Holy Smokes! Some People Spend 25% of Their Income on What?!


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Filed under: Personal FinanceAs far as money-draining (and life-shortening) habits go, smoking is a popular example of one to give up. Now there’s a new report that makes an even more dramatic financial case for quitting: In New York State, which levie…

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The Refilling Nest: Tips for When the Kids (and Parents) Move In


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Filed under: Family MoneyJust a few week’s ago, many Americans took part in an annual tradition: Cars were packed with clothes and electronics, and parents drove their kids off to college. It’s a moment that signals that your children have grown up and…

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A Million Bucks Ain’t What It Used to Be (But It Still Might Be Enough)


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Filed under: RetirementMost of us would like to be millionaires (except those of us who are billionaires, I suppose), but times have changed, and so has what a million dollars can do.

That hasn’t escaped the notice of rich Americans. Imagine people wi…

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Gas Prices Aside, Americans Have Been Hitting the Road Again


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Filed under: Personal Finance, Travel & AutosThe United States of America has about 4 million miles of roads, and we’re a nation that loves to drive — almost three-quarters of us do our summer vacation traveling by car. Our drive to drive, though,…

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My Inflation Isn’t Like Your Inflation


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Filed under: Economy, Personal FinanceWe’re all familiar with the term “inflation,” and we have an idea of what it refers to: the increase in prices over time. You’ve probably seen the Consumer Price Index number, which is published regularly by the Bu…

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