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#461 Retirement Planning The Millennial Way

As a Millennial, you probably see your career trajectory and retirement differently than your parents saw theirs. As a Gen Y'er, you don't want to work for the firm until you're 65 and later try to do your own thing and enjoy life. You want to pursue your ambitions now, whether that means going f... see more

#449 Car Insurance Rates Too High? Check the Record

Maybe you applied for car insurance recently, and to your surprise and dismay, you kept getting quotes that were much higher than you expected. Or, perhaps your car insurance premiums jumped dramatically, even though your driving record hasn't changed.Before you simply accept the higher qu... see more

#430 Why High-Income Earners Are Not Safe From The Threat Of Bankruptcy

If you were to ask the majority of social commentators and everyday citizens in the United States, they would say sub-prime borrowing and a subsequent collapse of the U.S. triggered the Great Recession housing market. It is also logical to surmise that the irresponsible loans extended by banks an... see more

#429 Postnup vs. Prenup: How They Differ

As you say your I do's, cut the cake and dance the night away, it may seem as if you and your new spouse are destined for eternal bliss. But what happens if there's trouble in paradise down the road? After all, nearly 44% of marriages end in divorce, and the divorce rate is even higher for second... see more

#392 Where Do Lawyers Earn the Most Money?

Lawyers earn a mean annual wage of $133,470 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, this number varies greatly depending on industry and location. For example, the mean average wage for lawyers in securities and commodities is a little over $200,000, while a lawyer working for ... see more

#320 5 Steps So You Stop Throwing Away Airline Miles

As the summer travel season kicks off, millions of Americans will head off to sunny — and for many, costly — destinations. Nothing can ruin your carefree, relaxing vacation more than spending beyond your budget and coming home to find a credit card bill littered with charges. According to a n... see more

#291 Essential Tips For Would-Be Entrepreneurs

After retiring her professional dancing shoes, Judi Sheppard Missett taught dance class to civilians in order to earn some extra cash. But she soon learned that women who came to her studio were less interested in learning the precise steps than they were in losing weight and toning up. Sheppard ... see more

#283 5 Home Remodels That Increase Resale Price

If you're considering improvements to your home this winter, first consider which will pay the most back when you sell the home down the road. (See: Selling Your House? Avoid These Mistakes.) Remodeling Magazine recently released its 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, which outlines the 35 most popular... see more

#271 How To Expand Your Business Internationally

Even with a good idea, finding success with a new business is not always a given. It is generally estimated that 80%-90% of startups fail. However, for the companies that succeed, expansion can be a logical strategy for building brand recognition and increasing sales, and with the rapid growth of... see more

#97 FHA Loans: An Option for Manufactured Homes, Too

The tightening of mortgage-lending standards over the past few years has made the goal of home ownership tougher for the average borrower. But despite their modest cost, it can be even harder if you're interested in purchasing a manufactured home.The main reason is that fewer banks are in ... see more

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