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May 2013

May 24th  Higher Vacation Bills
May 23rd  Recalls On Used Cars
May 22nd  College Grads Returning Home
May 21st  Travel Insurance
May 20th  Time To Open The Pool
May 17th  Losing Weight Could Save You Money
May 16th  Getting Your Complaint Answered
May 15th  Summer Energy Bills
May 14th  Employee Stock Purchase Plans
May 13th  Memorial Day Sales
May 10th  Under Contributing To Your 401K
May 9th  Prenuptial Agreement
May 8th  Money And Retirement
May 7th  Unclaimed Property
May 6th  Watch Your IRA
May 3rd  Employers Charging More For Insurance
May 2nd  Renting Artwork
May 1st  Best Time To Travel

April 2013

April 30th  Buying A CD
April 29th  Review Your 401K
April 26th  Choosing A Financial Advisor
April 25th  Make Me Move
April 24th  Online Only Banking
April 23rd  Hidden Cameras Where You Shop
April 22nd  Investing In Ideas
April 19th  Side Effects Of Your Medication
April 18th  First Impressions Count In Real Estate Listings
April 17th  Good Month For Gift Registry
April 16th  Unclaimed Property
April 15th  Spring House Cleaning
April 12th  Free Music
April 11th  Hotel Rewards
April 10th  Selling A House With A Pool
April 9th  Getting The Most Out Of Social Security Benefits
April 8th  Most Of Us Get Tax Refunds
April 5th  Pay Your Rent On Time
April 4th  Money And Divorce
April 3rd  Time To Service The Air Conditioner
April 2nd  Fake Online Reviews
April 1st  Fixing Tax Mistakes

March 2013

March 29th  Life Events Affect On Taxes
March 28th  Finding Cheaper Mattresses
March 27th  Coverdell College Savings Plan
March 26th  Handling Debt
March 25th  Paying Your Taxes In Installments
March 22nd  Most Of Us Have Debt
March 21st  Trading Your Car Lease
March 20th  Your Rising Energy Costs
March 19th  Spring Housing Market
March 18th  Published Tuition Prices
March 15th  Good Time To Sell Your Home
March 14th  Disability Insurance
March 13th  Online Financial Planning
March 12th  Gas And Groceries
March 11th  When Mom And Dad Run Out Of Money
March 8th  Home Equity Lending Making A Comeback
March 7th  Private College 529 Plan
March 6th  Continuing Care Retirement Communities
March 5th  Money And Marriage
March 4th  Best Day To List Your House
March 1st  Rethinking Retirement Plans

February 2013

February 28th  Is A Franchise Right For You
February 27th  How To Save On Airplane Tickets
February 26th  Consolidating Retirement Accounts
February 25th  Picking The Right College
February 22nd  Health Insurance More Like Auto Insurance
February 21st  Free Tax Filing
February 20th  Theme Park Vacations
February 19th  Managing Student Loan Debt
February 18th  Loyalty To An Auto Brand
February 15th  Internet Savings Account
February 14th  Avoiding Mistakes Near Retirement
February 13th  Sharing On The Web
February 12th  Family Spending On Cell And TV Service
February 11th  Is Your 401K Still The Best Option
February 8th  Photos Sell Your House
February 7th  Missed Credit Card Payments
February 6th  Donating To Your School
February 5th  Best Value For Airfare
February 4th  Points Or No Points
February 1st  Avoiding Money Mistakes

January 2013

January 31st  Picking The Right College
January 30th  Mobile Traffic Booking
January 29th  Collecting Sports Art
January 28th  Are Your Neighbors Out Saving You?
January 25th  Where To Find Dropping Prices
January 24th  Tax Free Retirement Savings
January 23rd  Hidden Resort Fees
January 22nd  Smart Phone Apps For Loyalty Cards
January 21st  Stretching Your Healthcare Dollars
January 18th  Online Legal Services
January 17th  Keeping Medical Records Private
January 16th  Research Before Getting A Student Loan
January 15th  Best Apps For The New Year
January 14th  Buying Retail Stocks
January 11th  529 College Savings Plan
January 10th  Watch Out For Smishing
January 9th  Looking For Cheap Gold?
January 8th  Employer Wellness Program
January 7th  Smart Money Moves In The New Year
January 4th  Escaping Private Student Loan Debt
January 3rd  Housing Markets
January 2nd  IRA Gifts To Your Grandchildren
January 1st  Get Your Financial House In Order

December 2012

December 31st  Being Charitable With Holiday Gifts
December 28th  Warm Weather Vacations
December 27th  Looking For A House Online
December 26th  Know What Your Insurance Covers
December 25th  Buying Cheap Stocks
December 24th  Raising Your Credit Score
December 21st  Long Term Care Insurance
December 20th  Time To Go House Hunting
December 19th  Universal Life Insurance
December 18th  Are Your Assets Safe
December 17th  Investing Lottery Winnings
December 14th  Jumping Ship With Your Financial Advisor
December 13th Who And How Much To Tip
December 12th Your 401K Contributions
December 11th Taxes And Medical Costs
December 10th Best Month For Deals And Shopping
December 7th Depreciation Of New Cars
December 6th End Of The Year Tax Moves
December 5th Finding A Financial Advisor
December 4th Deducting Gifts To Charities
December 3rd Snowbirds

November 2012

November 30th Baby Boomers Not Moving
November 29th Changes Coming To Coverdell
November 28th Make Every Penny Count Twice
November 27th Effects Of The Election
November 26th Jobs In Direct Sales
November 23rd Car Warranty
November 22nd Check In On Your Parents During The Holiday
November 21st Congress And College Costs
November 20th New Investment Tools
November 19th Cost Of Home Repair
November 16th Virtual Piggybank
November 15th Making Mistakes With Your 401K
November 14th Cost Of Applying To College
November 13th Hiring The Right Handyman
November 12th Credit Report Errors
November 9th Being Your Own Travel Agent
November 8th Coupons On Your Smart Phone
November 7th Are You Saving Enough For Retirement?
November 6th Early Lay-Away Plans
November 5th Newlywed Debt
November 2nd Making Repairs In Your Apartment
November 1st Open Enrollment

October 2012

October 31st Limit Temptations In Investing
October 30th 529 College Savings Plan
October 29th How To Sell Your Home Fast
October 26th Long Term Care Insurance
October 25th Paying For A Pet
October 24th Your Credit Score
October 23rd Financial Registry
October 22nd October Deals
October 19th I Can't Afford It
October 18th Finding A New Family Doctor
October 17th Buying A Car This Fall
October 16th Healthcare Stocks
October 15th Disaster Preparedness
October 12th Generous Grandparents
October 11th When To Leave A Mutual Fund
October 10th Gas Station Credit Cards
October 9th Teens Buying Online Putting You At Risk
October 8th Unexpected Doctor Bills
October 5th Open Enrollment
October 4th Helping Elderly Family Members
October 3rd Growing Demand For New Homes
October 2nd Patience When Shopping Online
October 1st Medicare Makeover

September 2012

September 28th Low Interest Credit Cards
September 27th Quickly Changing Internet Prices
September 26th Auto Insurance
September 25th How To Store Your Valuables
September 24th End Of The Year Financial Planning
September 21st Airline Miles Scam Through Your Email
September 20th Annual Gift Exclusion
September 19th Investing In The Final Quarter
September 18th Dinged Windshield
September 17th Private Student Loans
September 14th Extra College Costs
September 13th Daily Deal Sites
September 12th School Funds For Sports Equipment
September 11th Paying More For Less
September 10th Pre-Paid Debit Cards
September 7th Self Employment Rates Rise With Age
September 6th Daily Deal Sites
September 5th Stronger Real Estate
September 4th Athletic Scholarships
September 3rd Secret Provider Travel Deals

August 2012

August 31st Help Paying Bills
August 30th Doctor Visits Over Your Phone
August 29th Health Insurance
August 28th Tax Return Fraud
August 27th Kids Moving Back Home After College
August 24th Theft On College Campuses
August 23rd Consumer Complaints
August 22nd School Bills
August 21st Reward Credit Cards
August 20th Grandparents Bearing Gifts
August 17th Where Is The Yield?
August 16th Traffic Tickets And Your Car Insurance
August 15th 15 Year Mortgage
August 14th Computers For Students
August 13th Travel Like A Pro
August 10th Buyers Market In Real Estate
August 9th Crack Down On IRA Account Mistakes
August 8th Serving As Your Parent's Caregiver
August 7th Know What Your Insurance Covers
August 6th Mechanical Breakdown Insurance
August 3rd Divorce Talk Before Marriage
August 2nd Shopping At Outlet Malls
August 1st Financial Advice On Your Phone

July 2012

July 31st Inheriting Your Parents Debt
July 30th Separate Finances In Marriage
July 27th Diamond Prices
July 26th Lump Sum Retirement Option
July 25th Shopping At The Airport
July 24th Repairing Handbags
July 23rd Financial Roadmap
July 20th Shared Vacation Homes
July 19th Medical Paperwork
July 18th Tinkering With Your Retirement Savings
July 17th Summer Concerts
July 16th When To Buy International Airplane Tickets
July 13th Postnuptial Agreements
July 12th Housing Market Turning Around?
July 11th UV Ray Protection
July 10th Risky Bonds
July 9th Super Market Wedding Cakes
July 6th Auto Insurance Checking Your Speed
July 5th Summer Movie Prices
July 4th Higher Credit Standards For Home Buyers
July 3rd Affordable Investment Advice
July 2nd Early Bird Back To School Shopping

June 2012

June 29th Health Insurance Refund
June 28th Protecting Your Critical Records
June 27th Loyalty Programs
June 26th Counting On An Inheritance
June 25th Summer Energy Bills
June 22nd Cheaper Online
June 21st Theme Parks Summer Price Increases
June 20th Professional Stager
June 19th Bargaining For A Retirement Residence
June 18th Stealth Weddings
June 15th Putting Off Having Kids
June 14th Mortgage Loans
June 13th Free Airline Tickets?
June 12th The Sandwich Generation
June 11th Great Time To Refinance
June 8th Used Car Guide
June 7th Tough Financial Road For Young Adults
June 6th Credit Card Reward Offers
June 5th Saving On Hotels
June 4th Graduation Season
June 1st Vacation Homes

May 2012

May 31st Better Banking Offers
May 30th Church Donation Scams
May 29th Rainy Day Funds
May 28th Sometimes You Can Get A Refund
May 25th Daily Deals
May 24th Fees In Your 401K Plan
May 23rd Hiding Money From Your Spouse
May 22nd Peer To Peer Lending
May 21st Unexpected Bills On Vacation
May 18th New Credit Card Deals 
May 17th Rent Out Your House This Summer
May 16th Smart Phone Patents
May 15th Planning Your Summer Vacation
May 14th Getting Rid of Your Laptop or Cell Phone
May 11th Lost Your Smartphone?
May 10th Financial Aid for College
May 9th Retirement Planning
May 8th Grocery Store Fraud
May 7th Time To Move
May 4th Long-term Care Insurance
May 3rd Airline Credit Card Deals
May 2nd  Saving On Medication
May 1st  Paying Off Your College Loan

April 2012

April 30th  Social Security Planning
April 27th  When To Retire
April 26th  Emerging Markets
April 25th  Creating A Financial Plan
April 24th  Online Hotel Reviews
April 23rd  Long-term Care Insurance
April 20th  Identity Theft On Smart Phones
April 19th  Finding A Cheap Car
April 18th  Credit Card Rewards
April 17th  Emergency Home Repairs
April 16th  When To Start Taking Social Security
April 13th  Spring Home Improvements
April 12th  Wedding Insurance
April 11th  Cost of Air Travel
April 10th  Sending Your Kids To College
April 9th  Audit Risk
April 6th  Roth 401K
April 5th  Your Credit Score
April 4th  Donations By Text Message
April 3rd  Saving Money On Gas
April 2nd  Your Stance On Stocks

March 2012

March 30th  Insurance Premiums
March 29th  Tips For Saving Money
March 28th  Retired And Single
March 27th  Making Money Without A Bigger Salary
March 26th  Competing For Mom's Business
March 23rd  Missing Out On Benefits?
March 22nd  Increasing Fees In Mortgages
March 21st  Growth Stocks
March 20th  Rewards Miles
March 19th  Buying A New Cell Phone
March 16th  Avoiding Bank Fees
March 15th  Caring For The Elderly
March 14th  Pennywise and Pound Foolish
March 13th  Tax Refund Options
March 12th  Under Water On Your Home?
March 9th  Personal Loans
March 8th  Under Funded Pensions
March 7th  Security Options For Your Home
March 6th  Charity Donations As Wedding Gifts
March 5th  Putting Your Phone On A Diet
March 2nd  Losing A Loved One
March 1st  Living Longer, Working Longer

February 2012

February 29th  529 College Savings Plan
February 28th  Lower Cable Bills
February 27th  Give Yourself A Raise
February 24th  Hotel Rooms At The Olympics
February 23rd  Pre-paid Debit Cards
February 22nd  Leftover Money From Your 529 Savings
February 21st  Buying Annuities
February 20th  Time To Sell Your Home?
February 17th  Premium Economy Class Airline Tickets
February 16th  New Consumer Action Handbook
February 15th  Going To The Movies Costs More
February 14th  Outlet Mall Deals
February 13th  Turning Your Money Habits Upside Down
February 10th  Self-Employed Loans
February 9th  The True Cost Of Flight
February 8th  Teaching Your Kids To Be Financially Literate
February 7th  Financial Aid Season
February 6th  Tight Renters Market
February 3rd  No Company Benefits?
February 2nd  Discount Airline Tickets
February 1st  Refinancing Your Mortgage

January 2012

January 31st  Gifting A Vacation Home
January 30th  Satisfied With Customer Service?
January 27th  Finding The Right Personal Trainer
January 26th  Asking Your Kids For Money
January 25th  Late In Life Divorce
January 24th  Insurance From Work
January 23rd  Weightloss & Your Wallet
January 20th  Donating To Charities Online
January 19th  What To Do With Your Trees
January 18th  Will Air Travel Prices Soar In 2012?
January 17th  Being First Isn't Always Best
January 16th  Stocks Beat You Up?
January 13th  Intra-family Loans
January 12th  Cheaper Prices In 2012
January 11th  Facebook Fraud
January 10th  Online Pawn Shops
January 9th  Selling Your Home, Moving Into A Retirement Community
January 6th  Investing In Gold
January 5th  Registering A Customer Complaint
January 4th  Home Insurance
January 3rd  Life Settlements
January 2nd  Smartphone Identity Theft

December 2011

December 30th  Investments To Avoid
December 29th  Watch TV On Your Computer
December 28th  Paying Too Much For Prescriptions
December 27th  Mortgage Payments Vs. Rent Payments
December 26th  Non-Profit Careers
December 23rd  Tax Breaks For Parents With Special Needs Children
December 22nd  4 Year Degree Guarantee
December 21st  Saving Money On Your Energy Bill
December 20th  Dealing With The Crisis In Europe
December 19th  Don't Skip The Tip
December 16th  Selling Homes In The Winter
December 15th  Concerned About Holiday Expenses?
December 14th  Housing Market Fraud
December 13th  Protecting Your Nest Egg
December 12th  Get Home Insurance Before A Holiday Party
December 9th  Catching Up With Your Retirement Savings
December 8th  Lowball Appraisals
December 7th  Looking For Extra Income?
December 6th  SaveUp.com
December 5th  Housing Market Excitement
December 2nd  Fluctuating Online Prices
December 1st  Car Shopping Help Online

November 2011

November 30th  Making Investing Decisions Easier
November 29th  Thieves Using Social Media
November 28th  Baggage Fees
November 25th  Giving To Small Charities
November 24th  Disability Insurance
November 23rd  Socially Responsible Investing
November 22nd  Reloadable Prepaid Cards
November 21st  Patience In Holiday Shopping
November 18th  Avoiding Money Mistakes
November 17th  Layaway Is Back!
November 16th  Application Season
November 15th  Getting A 2nd Opinion
November 14th  Short Sale
November 11th  Fewer Holiday Sales This Year?
November 10th  Income Insight Score
November 9th  Retirees Underestimating Expenses
November 8th  Open Enrollment For Health Benefits
November 7th  Home Remodeling For Less
November 4th  Feeling Insecure?
November 3rd  Smartphones At The Grocery Store
November 2nd  Warehouse Club Prices
November 1st  Insurance Claims After Hurricanes, Blizzards, and Floods

October 2011

October 31st  Good Deals On New Cars
October 28th  Is It A Buyer's Market
October 27th  Splitting Up Assets In A Divorce
October 26th  Shopping Before Black Friday
October 25th  Satisfied With Your 401K?
October 24th  Saving Money On Air Travel
October 21st  Off The Hook With Foreclosure?
October 20th  A Different Kind Of Home Insurance
October 19th  Advantages of Small Scholarships
October 18th  Tax Breaks While Job Hunting
October 17th  Medicare Open Enrollment
October 14th  National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 13th  Buying A New Home
October 12th  Smaller Scholarships For College
October 11th  Tax Consequences On Downsizing
October 10th  Medicare Enrollment
October 7th  Uneven Estate Plans
October 6th  Tax Deductions On Pets
October 5th  ID Theft Info Dot Org
October 4th  Buying New Green Homes
October 3rd  Retirement Decisions

September 2011

September 30th  Saving Money On Health Insurance
September 29th  Tax Deduction On Pets
September 28th  Dollar Store Deals
September 27th  Green Homes
September 26th  Houston Airport Costs
September 23rd  Working Past Age 65
September 22nd  Property Tax Increases
September 21st  Penny Auctions
September 20th  Working Two Jobs
September 19th  Vacation Home Prices
September 16th Buying Stocks In Your Own Employer
September 15th Working Out The Salary Of Your New Job
September 14th Financial Issues With A "Gray" Divorce
September 13th Patent Grab
September 12th Insurance For Your Child's Dorm Room
September 9th We're Earning More Travel Awards
September 8th Tax Breaks For Energy Saving Home Improvements
September 7th Expect Bigger Grocery Bills
September 6th Discussing Money Issues With Elderly Parents
September 5th The Cost of College
September 2nd Fixed Rate Loans For Students
September 1st Traveling Businessman

August 2011

August 31st Phone Bill Fraud
August 30th Frugal Back In Style
August 29th Educating Your Kids On Money Matters
August 26th Don't Sell Your Stocks!
August 25th Helping Your Kids Plan For Retirement
August 24th Strategies For An Unstable Market
August 23rd Solar Power
August 22nd Falling Economy = Good Sales
August 19th Paying For Plastic With Plastic
August 18th Finding The Right Real Estate Agent
August 17th New Look CD's From Banks
August 16th Drawbacks On Combined Insurance Policies
August 15th Back To School Shopping
August 12th Transition To Retirement For Couples
August 11th Upscale Vacation Homes
August 10th Airport VIP Room For Everyone
August 9th 401K Auto Enroll
August 8th Pricey Housing Markets
August 5th Mobile Aps For Travel
August 4th Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
August 3rd Comparison Shopping
August 2nd Paying Off The Mortgage
August 1st Not Enough Time In The Day?

July 2011

July 29th Travel Rewards
July 28th Loans From Your 401K
July 27th Working From Home
July 26th Digital Wallets
July 25th Higher Tuition Costs
July 22nd Summer Travel Season
July 21st Fake Merchandise Online
July 20th Retire & Become A Landlord?
July 19th New Coupon Rules
July 18th No Refunds On Discount Hotel Rooms
July 15th Credit Unions
July 14th Credit Card Offers
July 13th Out-Of-Network Medical Expenses
July 12th Tax Deductions On Gifts
July 11th Dental Plans
July 8th Protecting Your Finances Against Divorce
July 7th Paying Too Much For A Financial Advisor
July 6th College Savings Plans Seeking Investors
July 5th Mistakes With Tax Returns
July 4th Debt Problems For Greece
July 1st
The Costs of Assisted Living


June 2011

June 30th Money Issues for Newlyweds
June 29th Shopping Auto Insurance Rates
June 28th Changing Airline Rates
June 27th Personal Pension Managers
June 24th Women & Retirement Planning
June 23rd Fast Food Prices
June 22nd Money Funds
June 21st Travel Insurance
June 20th Golden Rules of Wedding Gift Giving
June 17th Women & Money
June 16th Bank Stocks
June 15th Know Your Home's Value
June 14th Doctors charging for paperwork?
June 10th
Rewards Programs
June 9th Airfare Rates
June 8th Adjustable Rate Mortgages
June 7th Planning For The Next School Year
June 6th Honeymoon
June 3rd Barbell Investing
June 2nd Flipping Apartment Buildings
June 1st Tax Law Changes for Education

May 2011

May 31st The Price of Free for Airfare
May 30th Online Dating Scams
May 27th Barbell Investing
May 26th Flipping Apartment Buildings?
May 25th Tax Law Changes for Education
May 24th The Price Of Free At Airlines
May 23rd Online Dating Scams
May 20th Social Security Info Online
May 19th Paying Off Debt
May 18th Credit & Identity Protection
May 17th Taking A Minimum Wage Job
May 16th Planning For Retirement
May 13th Inaccurate Airfare Prices
May 12th Mortage Payments Affects on your Credit Score
May 11th Perks To Getting Older
May 10th Want A New Laptop?
May 9th Oil Prices Affecting Airfare
May 6th Adjusting Your Financial Attitude
May 5th College Expenses
May 4th The Costs of Dating
May 3rd Did You Start Your Own Business?
May 2nd Issues With Smartphones

April 2011

April 29th Summer Concert Series
April 28th Divorce Rate
April 27th Estate Sales
April 26th Paying For Better Customer Service
April 25th Rising ATM Fees
April 22nd Virtual Retirement Savings
April 21st College Savings Plans
April 20th Mutual Fund Ratings
April 19th Extended Family Households
April 18th Taxes On Your 401K
April 15th Gifting A Home To Your Kids
April 14th Earthquake & Flood Insurance
April 13th Food Prices Soaring
April 12th Visit National Parks
April 11th Why Fear Retirement?
April 8th First Time Home Buyers
April 7th Cost of Auto Insurance
April 6th Roth 401K
April 5th The Raising Cost of Baseball Tickets
April 4th New Rules for Tax Relief
April 1st Electronic Books From Your Library

March 2011

March 31st Cashing-In Frequent Flyer Miles
March 30th Smartphone Data Plans
March 29th Buying Term Life Insurance
March 28th Handling College Expenses
March 24th Housing Markets
March 23rd Storage Needs
March 22nd Medical Bill Errors
March 21st Corporate Credit Cards
March 18th Political Turmoil's Effect On the Market
March 17th Inspecting Your Home For A Sale
March 16th Consumer Debt
March 15th You Might Be Getting A Raise!
March 14th Fuel Economy
March 11th Credit Scores Used on Loans
March 10th Finding Cheap Airfare
March 9th Financial Aid Standards
March 8th Medicare
March 7th Banking Incentives
March 4th Tax Breaks for Caregivers
March 3rd Clothing Price Increases
March 2nd New Credit Card Fees
March 1st
Shopping For Eyeglasses