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Account Watchers and Account Ignorers Anonymous, Meet Mint

by Sasha

A review of Mint.com follows. Seven years ago, you would have found me blissfully unaware of my spending practices and their impact, flourishing my credit card without a second thought as I ran up my tab at restaurants and shops. I defined living life fully as having the things and experiences I desired, and I ... Continue reading this article…

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More $4 Generic Drugs at Wal-Mart

by Luke Landes

About a year ago, Wal-Mart announced the store would be offering generic prescription drugs at prices a fraction of what you can get in other pharmacies, and that caught my attention.

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Guide to CitiBank Credit Cards

by Luke Landes

Every so often, I’ve been going through some of the more popular credit card issuers and presenting a list of their credit cards, highlighting some of the better programs for rewards. So far, I’ve looked at the best credit cards from American Express and Capital One. Credit cards can be dangerous tools in the wrong ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekly Roundup, Jogging Edition

by Luke Landes

The first spin-off from my original personal blog was a blog in which my roommate and I chronicled our adventures in physical exercise through jogging, about 7 years ago. I’ve finally gotten up off my butt again. Each day this week, I’ve been taking laps around my apartment complex after work. Actually, I missed Wednesday ... Continue reading this article…

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Financial Curriculum: Classes About Money Management

by Luke Landes

Earlier this year, I shared my opinion that personal finance classes should not be required in high school thanks to an overloaded general curriculum and dubious results. My opinion is that basic money management is better taught — if in school at all — in the earlier years. The Citi Foundation sponsors a financial education ... Continue reading this article…

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Shared Money: Combining Finances With Your Partner

by Luke Landes

Yesterday, I received a question from a reader, Lindsey. I’m not much of a fan of giving advice; there are professionals out there whose job is to provide sound financial advice. All I can offer is my opinion. Here is Lindsey’s question. What should you do if you and your partner decide to combine finances ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekly Blog Roundup, Fall Season Edition

by Luke Landes

I am not a television junkie, but I appreciate good entertainment. Hence, I’m looking forward to the upcoming series of Heroes, House, and The Office. While I’m preparing by setting my digital video recorder to record all the new shows in glorious high definition, I’ll be reviewing some of the recent articles from the MoneyBlogNetwork. ... Continue reading this article…

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Bank of America Raises ATM Fees: How Do You Avoid?

by Luke Landes

At dinner last night, the conversation for some reason turned towards personal bank accounts and the banks that hold them. Bank of America has grown to a large presence in this area, and there were some complaints about their service. In particular, their fees are higher than other banks in some cases. Some at the ... Continue reading this article…

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