Monday 21 May 2012

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Life insurance for 20-somethings—do I need that?

This is a touchy subject for a lot of people, and almost a non-existant subject for 20somethings. Well, I think everyone should have life insurance, and I think everyone should get it as soon as possible. Here’s why: It’s not …

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let there be light! i paid for it after all...

Paying bills online and on time

Paying bills can be a hassle. I admit it, when it comes to the first of the month I'm in a panic making sure I've got everything paid,

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Savings accounts are for savings

Well, I thought this one was obvious, but perhaps not. Just got off the phone with my sister, she tells me that she wants to open a new savings

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Credit Cards with Rewards

So if there's one thing that's really great about credit cards, it's their rewards programs. From airline miles to cash back rewards, sometimes it's worth splitting your debt

Building Sandboxes? Build credit!

How to start building credit, and why you should do it

Good credit can go a long way. It is a financial demonstration of your reliability. If you want to rent an apartment or buy a house, they will

Sometimes there just aren't enough rocks

Why paying the minimum balance isn’t enough

So I was talking to my sister the other day, she's 19 (almost a 20 something, but not quite). The only time she ever calls me is when

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Joint bank accounts, they’re not just for spouses

If there's one frightening part of co-habitation or living with roommates, it's bill paying. We have these bills—rent, electric, gas, internet—and we have to somehow both (or all)

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How to track your spending using Mint.com

With all the technology that exists today, there's really no excuse for not tracking your spending. One of the easiest ways to get started is to use your