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Are Black Friday's Steep Discounts Worth It?
Black Friday is only a week away, and for avid bargain-hunters, it nearly ranks as a holiday in its own right. Retailers count on the Christmas shopping season to comprise the bulk of their sales for the year -- and in 2009, when retail sales have been particularly dismal, Black Friday will be more important to their bottom line than ever. Read more »
Tuesday Top 5: What to Look For on Your Credit Report
Welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday Top 5, our weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps. Read more »
Higher fees landing on a runway near you?
With the holidays approaching, many Americans will find themselves on airplanes en route to family and friends. And with air travel come the constant frustrations of long lines and baggage fines. Read more »
Tuesday Top 5: Things to Consider Before You Get a Mortgage
Greetings and welcome to this week’s edition of our Tuesday Top 5, our weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps. Read more »
When You Should Convert to a Roth IRA
Regular readers of personal-finance blogs are well-aware that they should have a Roth IRA, a type of retirement account funded by after-tax dollars that lets your savings grow tax-free. With all their money-saving benefits, Roth IRAs seem to be as popular a topic on money blogs as avoiding the ubiquitous $4 latte. Read more »
Tuesday Top 5: How to Retire as a Millionaire
Welcome to this week's edition of our Tuesday Top 5, our new weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps. Read more »