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Savings Mistakes That Cost More in the Long Run

by Flexo

The economy is not out of the woods yet. Companies are still laying off employees; the automotive industry is just getting started. For many families, the pressure is on to find ways and make decisions to save more money in order to prevent going into or going deeper into debt. The situation presents a good ... Continue reading this article…

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Annoying Calls From Extended Car Warranty Dealers

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Several times a week, I get a phone call from a number I don’t recognize. The caller never leaves a voicemail message, so I always perform a quick Google search to see if I can find any information about the caller before answering or returning the call. In almost all cases, the unknown number has ... Continue reading this article…

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Basics of 2009 Energy Efficient Tax Credits

by Smithee

As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (see our roundup of ways to take advantage), 2009 and 2010 are good years to make some of the “green” home improvements you may’ve been considering. I’ve had a little trouble, however, navigating and understanding the many tables and footnotes, so I’m condensing ... Continue reading this article…

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Decisions in Real Life: Purchasing a Car

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This is the first part of an open-ended series about major decisions that require consideration from a financial angle. The important point to note is that the financial angle is only one of many aspects that should be considered, and this fact is often ignored in some writing circles. This part pertains to purchasing a ... Continue reading this article…

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Make the Most Out of Best Buy

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Money Magazine has tips for getting the most out of a Best Buy shopping trip, which reminded me to share my story of yesterday’s experience. In my circle of friends, the big box retail store known for its bright blue and yellow logo is known as “Worst Buy” thanks to the multitude of headaches their ... Continue reading this article…

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Upgrading My Living Room Entertainment, Part 2: Extended Warranty

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In writing about the purchasing of a new Sharp Aquos HDTV, I forgot to mention the extended warranty. I tried to use circuit City’s extended warranty as a bargaining chip to see if the salesman could lower the price. That didn’t work, so I left the store without the plan. For $190, if the television ... Continue reading this article…

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500 GB Maxtor Hard Drive for $99, But My Experiences are Not So Good

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I saw what I thought was a great price for a hard drive: a 500 GB disk, 7,200 RPM and a 3 year warranty for $99 at Fry’s. Then I realized I was looking at a Maxtor brand drive. In the last several years, I’ve found Maxtor drives to always be available for less money ... Continue reading this article…

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7 Things Auto Body Shops Won’t Tell You

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Thanks to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance via MSN Money, here are 7 things your auto-body shop won’t tell you. In fact, I could have used this article a few month ago when my car was in for repairs after an accident. 1. That fender bender will be a major expense. If the accident is your fault ... Continue reading this article…

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