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    • 7:47 PM, Jun. 16, 2013

    Identify your 'money script'to tune finances

    What's your 'money script?' Everyone has one. But not everyone knows what it is. Money scripts are your unconscious core beliefs about money. They're typically developed in childhood and drive your financial behavior throughout life.

    • 7:49 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
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    Matri-money: No marriage means no gifts

    Some people dismiss etiquette as nothing more than arcane rules about which fork to use, but etiquette really is about the common understandings we need to avoid embarrassing ourselves, becoming unduly offended, or both.

    • 7:53 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
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    Some firms let workers buy, sell vacation time

    — Want more time off work to hang out at the beach? Need a little cash and have vacation days to spare?

    • 8:04 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
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    Does money equal happiness?

    It's an age-old question: Can money truly buy us happiness?

    • 8:01 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
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    How grads can crack dress code

    Twenty-five years ago, office dress codes for men were fairly, well, uniform. Suits, suits and more suits. Don't forget the power tie.

    • 8:06 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
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    Scammers use health care act to pry out info

    — Scammers are trying to lure consumers into giving up their personal information by claiming they have been selected to be among the first to receive insurance cards through the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

    • 8:04 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
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    How to handle deceased military spouse's bad debt

    Q. My husband was killed in action a few years ago.

    • 8:01 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
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    Attempt to unmask office tattletale is asking for trouble

    Q. I made the mistake of including an inappropriate person on a group email. Someone tattled about this to my boss, who sternly warned me to never do it again. I'm not sure who the tattletale was, but I suspect three people.

    • 10:07 PM, Jun. 11, 2013
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    U.S. agency warns bank customers about overdraft coverage

    A U.S. agency says consumers who opt for overdraft coverage on their checking accounts pay higher fees and are more likely to have their accounts closed than those who decline it.

    • 6:57 PM, Jun. 9, 2013
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    $7.25 billion credit card swipe fee settlement fraying

    Legal settlements usually settle disputes, but a proposed $7.25 billion class-action settlement involving Visa and MasterCard appears to be erupting into a whole new battle over the fees retailers have to pay when consumers pull out their plastic.

    • 7:18 PM, Jun. 9, 2013
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    How to protect personal information while on vacation

    Inviting an identity thief along on your summer vacation may sound absurd, but that's essentially what many people do by ignoring simple steps to protect their personal information.

    • 7:06 PM, Jun. 9, 2013
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    More students ante up for college

    Not long ago, I was asked by a reader to discuss if it was a good idea for parents to require their children to help pay for college.

    • 7:01 PM, Jun. 9, 2013
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    Small lenders balk at new role in mortgages

    Even as federal regulators recently cracked down on loose mortgage lending, they hoped that credit unions and community banks would serve as a haven for marginal borrowers.

    • 7:05 PM, Jun. 9, 2013
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    Verify financial status before you move

    No one has ever said moving is fun or easy.

    • 7:03 PM, Jun. 9, 2013
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    Stay in game for successful job search

    Suppose you are 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weigh about 180 pounds, and you are dribbling the basketball down the court full speed, going for a lay-up, when all ...

    • 6:25 PM, Jun. 2, 2013
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    Gift for grads: Give a present that makes financial sense

    Let's face it. When it comes to graduation gifts, most students would probably prefer cold, hard cash. Or maybe a plane ticket for a European backpacking trip ...

    • 6:46 PM, Jun. 2, 2013
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    More firms offer workers phased retirements

    There is an oft-told story about what happens when a worker at the Stanley Consultants engineering firm decides to retire.

    • 6:32 PM, Jun. 2, 2013
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    Before disaster strikes, check insurance coverage

    Many people are confused about what their homeowners' insurance covers, putting them at risk financially if calamity strikes, according to a new survey ...

    • 6:29 PM, Jun. 2, 2013
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    Decent-paying careers are available for those who decide not to pursue higher education

    Who says you need a four-year degree to land a decent-paying job? A new report from CareerCast, 'Best Jobs Without a College Degree,' says there are plenty ...

    • 7:31 PM, Jun. 2, 2013
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    Pew study: Banks' checking account disclosures vary widely

    Consumers need more clear and consistent policies from their banks in order to better understand checking accounts, avoid overdraft fees and resolve disputes, ...

    • 6:15 PM, Jun. 2, 2013
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    Maximize perks to get best value from hotel stays

    School will be out for summer soon, and that means it's time for family travel. While we aren't seeing many discounts on room rates, there are a number of ...

    • 6:44 PM, Jun. 2, 2013
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    How far can creditors go with a bank levy?

    Q: This morning, I found out my checking account has been drained of its entire balance. Customer service told me that there was a bank levy placed on that ...

    • 8:33 PM, May. 26, 2013
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    Grocers look to personalize shopper rewards

    Loyalty programs at supermarkets used to be as simple as getting access to the cheaper advertised prices on store shelves.

    • 8:46 PM, May. 26, 2013
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    Cutting your bills doesn't have to be a federal case

    Like all freedom-loving Americans, I was outraged and appalled to learn that the Obama administration has been investigating government leaks by spying on ...

    • 8:55 PM, May. 26, 2013
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    How to deal with customer service successfully

    Not so long ago, America's corporate scalawags rewrote the definition of customer service by having a 'convenient' phone number replace the customer service ...

    • 9:00 PM, May. 26, 2013
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    Airline fees boost vacation costs

    As you shop for airfare for your summer vacation, don't overlook the cost of fees for bags or changing a reservation that can add quite a bit to your travel ...

    • 8:57 PM, May. 26, 2013
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    • 8:52 PM, May. 26, 2013
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    Watch out for unauthorized charges on cellphone bills

    Take a line-by-line look at your cellphone bill — all dozen or so pages. See a $9.99 charge for horoscopes, flirting tips or some such thing that you didn't ...

  1. Hobo or Boy Scout? Quiz tells the score

    It's one of the most important numbers influencing life as we know it, and I don't mean your ZIP code, dress size or how much you spent on Mother's Day gifts ...

    • May. 20, 2013
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    Big banks sell off mortgage servicing rights

    Millions of homeowners around the country have received an unexpected message from their banks: Goodbye.

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