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Yes, it’s that time of year again — Free Money Finance March Money Madness is upon us! For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s our annual “tournament” of the best personal finance articles of the past year. They face each...
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5 Warning Signs of Unhe...

You’ve probably heard it before: A friend or family member loses weight by going on a crash diet, detoxing, or eating too few calories. Or perhaps you’ve tried to lose weight by severely restricting your diet, to the point of feeling miserable or weak. Unfortunately, due to...
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What Is the CoreScore â...

In the world of consumer credit scoring, there’s always something new, more “accurate,” and even more intrusive than the credit reporting that has preceded it. One of the latest attempts to delve into consumer behaviors and reduce them to a single number is the...
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Funeral Add-Ons...

Even before McDonald’s asked, “Would you like fries with that?”, American businesses were trying to add on items to the purchase of other items. For instance: “Would you like the extended warranty with that new car/TV/computer/almost anything electronic...
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Reader Profile: RM...

The following is the latest post in my “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will be,...
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18 Great WD-40 Uses for...

It’s a safe bet you’ve heard of and used WD-40, an oil which can be used as a cleaning product, lubricant, and anti-corrosive solution. Its name actually stands for “Water Displacement – 40th Attempt.” The creator of the product sought to concoct a formula...
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Back from the Caribbean...

You may have noticed that I’ve been quieter than usual on this blog lately. It’s because I spent the last 10 days on a Caribbean cruise. Yes, I pre-wrote all the pieces you have enjoyed during this time and set them to come up at designated times so you wouldn’t suffer...
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Applying for an MBA: Th...

The following is an excerpt from Your MBA Game Plan, Third Edition: Proven Strategies for Getting Into the Top Business Schools , © 2012 Omari Bouknight and Scott Shrum. It is reprinted with permission of the publisher, Career Press, Pompton Plains, NJ.  800-227-3371.  All rights...
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