From Money Under 30
September 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Did you know that you can open a free individual retirement account (IRA) on Lending Club? It’s true. So if you’re craving an alternative to target-date mutual funds (and stocks, ... (
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From Money Under 30
September 2, 2010 at 9:25 am
When it comes to pulling the wool over customers’ eyes, banks issuing credit cards are the pros. And one of their favorite ways to trick you is to raise your credit card ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 31, 2010 at 8:30 am
There are two types of investors in the stock market: growth investors and value investors.
Growth investors look to buy emerging companies with great growth rates. Value investors ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 26, 2010 at 8:00 am
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Every week, I see home buyers make the same expensive mistake: they simply don’t shop around for a mortgage.
It’s a shame. When you buy a home, ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 25, 2010 at 8:00 am
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Editor’s Note: To avoid any confusion, Amber is not a new writer…it’s just the real name of the contributor formerly known as “Carrie ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 20, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Today, I want to tackle a common question: When savings account interest rates suck, how else can you get a return on your cash?
Here’s how one reader phrased it:
I’m a single ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 20, 2010 at 9:20 am
Here are stories from like-minded blogs I found interesting recently. Click on the linked summary to read the full story.
Own the Dollar: 83 money moves to make before turning ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 19, 2010 at 7:45 am
Have you ever wondered how you can tell if a stock is selling at a good price? Financial programs and magazines are always saying that this stock is cheap or this stock is expensive. ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 18, 2010 at 9:06 am
Earlier this year, a number of similar, frequently-forwarded emails frightened a lot of people. Here’s a snippet of one:
This should help stimulate the Real Estate market!
UNDER ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 17, 2010 at 9:18 am
Do you want your allowance in paper or plastic?
American Express just released the Pass Card, a prepaid reloadable debit card for teens that aims to simplify how you and your ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 16, 2010 at 11:29 am
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Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or anybody else with the itch (or desperate need) for a new computer, it’s a good time of year to find deals. ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 13, 2010 at 8:56 am
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You can hear the sound of ocean waves crashing in next to you, the sun is kissing your cheeks, a salty breeze is cooling your skin, and a polite waiter ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 12, 2010 at 8:51 am
I love the Steven Slater story.
In case you’ve had your head in the sand for the past few days, here’s the quick version: Slater was a Jet Blue flight attendant who had a ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 11, 2010 at 9:06 am
Are you an investor or a speculator?
You may not be sure, but the two are quite different. The primary difference lies in the safety of the principal. The first rule of investing ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 9, 2010 at 7:30 am
The credit card industry is so competitive, that leading cards for borrowers with good credit are pretty similar. If you go with one of our recommended credit cards, you can expect ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 6, 2010 at 7:00 am
Many people think that FHA mortgage loans are only for first time homebuyers. Although FHA loans can be a great option for first time homebuyers, they can be used for many other ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 4, 2010 at 8:06 am
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Freelance work is a hot topic these days—especially among members of our generation and especially among those interested in personal finance. And ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 3, 2010 at 8:29 am
It would be great if you could buy a stock, bond, mutual fund, or exchange traded fund and just hold it forever. Sadly, this is not the case. With every investment, there always ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 2, 2010 at 9:46 am
Not long ago, the only option for investors looking for simple diversification in their portfolios was to buy a mutual fund. Individual stocks have always required a large amount ... (
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From Money Under 30
July 29, 2010 at 8:35 am
It’s almost August, it’s sunny outside, and the last thing you want to think about is your tax bill for 2010. In fact, you have repressed 2009’s tax filing memory so deep ... (
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From Money Under 30
July 28, 2010 at 8:58 am
Most people have never even heard of a seller carry back, yet it can really pay to understand this real estate strategy. What is a seller carry back, anyway? A seller carry back ... (
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From Money Under 30
July 26, 2010 at 10:02 am
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For many of us in the United States, owning a car is a necessity. We need a car to get to work. And we need to work so we can make mortgage payments, ... (
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From Money Under 30
July 22, 2010 at 8:41 am
You don’t need to be a day-trading CNBC junkie to put a few growth stocks in your portfolio. In fact, a few well-placed growth stocks might serve long-run buy-and-hold investors ... (
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From Money Under 30
July 21, 2010 at 7:00 am
In about a month, I’ll be a new dad. And along with the crib and the baby clothes and the diapers, I may have to buy a new car. No, I’m not running out to buy a minivan; but ... (
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From Money Under 30
July 20, 2010 at 9:47 am
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If you’re on the road to buying a home, life is about to get busier. You’ll need to choose a Realtor, tour homes, get mortgage pre-approval, and make offers. ... (
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