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• Five financial New Year's resolutions Start the New Year right -- five things you can do this year to improve your finances.
• Managing your housing expenses Try these tips to manage your housing costs, which are among the most important expenses in your monthly budget.
• 7 disadvantages of borrowing from your 401(k) Borrowing from your 401(k) is a potentially perilous move, so tread carefully.
• Recession-proof your finances Build up your cash and pay down your debts to keep your finances safe in an economic recession.
• Your tax rebate: save, spend, or invest? How to decide what to do with your tax rebate.
• How to set up an emergency fund You never know when you'll need extra cash for an unexpected emergency. Be sure to set aside enough.
• Year-end financial and mortgage checklist Use this checklist to make sure your new year gets off on sound financial footing.
• Should you invest or pay off debt? Nobody likes to owe money and most of us believe we should pay all our debts as quickly as possible. But is that always the smartest move?
• College and cars Having a car in college may make life easier, but there are things to consider before buying.
• Smart things to do with a tax refund From paying down debt to renovating your home, there are smart ways to put your tax refund to work for you.
• Working with a financial planner From saving for retirement to your kid's education, it helps to have the assistance of a professional financial planner.
• Budget rules of thumb Keep your debt under control with these tips to help you stay ahead of the game.
• Build wealth: Profit from leverage Borrowing to invest can be an effective way to build wealth. But it's important to understand the risks as well as the rewards.
• Get rich, or at least get close Follow these tips for getting rich as your family matures.
• Tips on how to use a credit card Used wisely, a credit card can help you build a strong credit report and help you reach other financial goals.
• What to consider before you cosign a mortgage loan with a significant other Before you sign on the dotted line, read about the pros and cons of cosigning a mortgage loan with someone who has bad credit.
• Comparison shopping in college Tips to save money.
• Ask an expert: Emergency funds Q: How much cash should I keep on hand for an emergency?
• Back to school for your budget Before you get caught up in the frenzy of buying textbooks or launching yourself into a new fall project, take some time to review and re-evaluate your household budget.
• Spending your bonus: What's smart and what's not Your bonus was well deserved, but now what are you going to do with the extra money? Here are a few popular ideas for using that much deserved bonus.
• How to grow your savings fast Web-based high-yield savings accounts provide a risk-free way to make your savings grow fast.
• Got debt? It may affect your taxes If you have debt, it may affect your taxes. Here's a list of things to look for before filing your tax bill.
• Managing your finances online It's convenient and efficient to use the Internet to keep track of your financial affairs.
• Are you better off not paying down your mortgage? Conventional wisdom says that you should pay off your mortgage as fast as you can. But in some cases, your money is better spent elsewhere.
• Year-End Financial Housecleaning Sort out the old to make room for the new. Use our guide to help you get organized.
• Top tax mistakes to avoid Avoid these common tax errors to make sure you don't make costly financial mistakes.
• Do you need a financial planner? See which of the following statements best describes you to find out if you need financial advice from a planner.
• How to avoid tax penalties Short of cash at tax time? Don't sit back and let the fines build up. There are alternatives!
• Checklist: Preparing your income tax return
• Choosing the right financial planner
• Big tax bill? What to do if you've got a nasty surprise Our list of tips will help ease the pain of a large tax bill blow.
• Planning pays off at tax time Don't wait until April to start thinking about your taxes. Planning ahead can save you money.
• Rating investment risk and safety Make sure the investment options you choose match up with your willingness to take financial risks.
• Organizing your financial records
• When it comes to a home loan, shop around to save money Shop around to find the best deal on a home loan.
• How to combine two households Merging two families into one home raises where-to-live questions.

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