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When’s the Best Time to Buy an Airline Ticket?

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When looking for a cheap flight, we often focus on the airline and the traveling dates. That strategy can lower your total cost but those aren’t the only factors you should be considering when booking flights. Read More.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, homeownership rates fell to 65.9% in the second quarter of the year, compared to more than 69% in 2004. That means more people are in the market for a rental unit. Because so many homes and condos are selling at bargain-basement prices, and mortgage rates remain remarkably low, it can be very tempting to want to snap up one or two. But there are plenty of issues to keep in mind if you’re scouting around for a property to purchase. Read More.

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How Much Cash Should I Have In My Emergency Fund?


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If you don't have an emergency fund, you should start one today. .
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What? The Bank Doesn’t Want Your Money?

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In unprecedented fashion, Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) announced yesterday (8/4) that they don’t want any more money from some of their largest clients (over $50M in deposits) and they will start charging 13 basis points or .13% for holding their cash. You might be asking yourself why would a bank not want deposits and how will this announcement potentially affect the rest of us? Read More.

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High gas prices, along with the shortage of new cars caused by the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, are driving demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. So if you own a small car and are ready to move into a new vehicle, it’s the perfect time to sell your car. Read More.

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3 More Banks Go Under. Is Your Account FDIC Insured?

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The financial woes for many regional banks continue with three more shutting down this year, bringing the total to 61 as compared to 157 in 2010. While many of the largest banks (i.e. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo & Citigroup) are in relatively stable financial position, it is always important to make sure your bank accounts are FDIC-insured. Read More.

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Don’t Forget Your Refund When The Price of Your Airfare Drops

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When you purchase a plane ticket and the price of that ticket drops, you may be able to claim a refund for the difference. Every airline has a different refund policy, but generally speaking the policies are usually not communicated well to the customer. Find out which airlines have the best policies. Read More.

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Is It More Cost-Effective To Shop Online Or At The Store?


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When it comes to shopping for household staples, like cleaning products and toiletries, the simple answer is: it depends. While you'll want to compare prices, you also need to take into account things like the availability of coupons and rewards cards, the time spent running to the store vs. shopping online, gasoline costs and shipping costs. .
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Where Can I Sell My Furniture for a Good Price?


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It seems as though each time we move, certain pieces of furniture are no longer appealing or they don't "go" with the new home or apartment. When this happens, we feel obligated to get rid of the old stuff. Moving in itself is expensive and time-consuming so getting rid of unwanted furniture should be the last thing we spend time or money on. Still, turning it into some extra cash would be nice. So, what are the best ways to get rid of it for a good price? .
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Buying a Plane Ticket Might Be Tax-Free in 24 hours

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Apparently, Congress can’t get its act together on certain FAA related legislation that if not passed by midnight tonight, will result in a portion of the FAA being temporary shutdown as well as 4,000 jobs. If this happens, airlines will no longer have the authority to tax passengers. That vacation ticket you’ve had your eye on might have just gotten a whole lot cheaper. Read More.

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