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How to Create a Travel Budget

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Planning a vacation budget well in advance has many advantages. Not only will you be better organized and less likely to run into problems, but you will end up spending less if you can plan in advance how to divide your money. A travel budget is ... more »

How to Create Custom Stock Watchlists Using E-trade

By nethopperz

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Trading on the stock exchange can be a challenging experience for a new investor. Many tools are available to help do-it-yourself traders, but sometimes, they are not easy to find and use. This article details how to easily create custom ... more »

How to Cut Costs Easily

By EverydayPie

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Cutting your household expenses doesn't have to mean washing and re-using Baggies and living on rice and beans. (Unless, of course, you like washing Baggies and never get tired of rice and beans.) You can save some serious money with a few barely ... more »

How to Cut Expenses and Save Money

By missforty

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We should all have a 6 month emergency fund savings account, and the best way to save money is to cut expenses... more »

How to Cut Food Costs

By Bobbi Leder

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The floods in Iowa will have devastating consequences for the rest of the country with regard to corn production; and with the loss of corn - along with the increasing gas prices - there will be more rises in food costs - especially those that ... more »

How to cut your electric bill

By eflores

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Another triple digit energy bill this month? Yikes. If your a college student like I am, every buck in your pocket counts. Here are some tricks and tips to slim down your electric bill. My electric bill averages about $18 every two months... more »

How to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half - Save Money on Groceries Now!

By GreenMomma

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Looking to save a couple hundred bucks this month on groceries? Here's how to do it... more »

How to Cut Your Mortgage Risk With a Fixed-Rate Loan

By KAREL MCCLELLAN

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A fixed-rate mortgage gives you predictable payments and more protection during troubled times. Learn how a fixed-rate mortgage eliminates five major borrowing risks:.. more »

How to Deal With a Stock Loss

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Ups and downs happen in the stock market all the time, but a particularly big loss can be a big blow. After the sting subsides, there are things you can do to help recover and get back on track financially... more »

How to Deal With High Interest Debt

By Anthony Delgado

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Here are some major reasons that people get over their heads in debt. • Unemployment • Medical bills • Divorce Settlements • Excessive Spending Clearly some of these things cannot be avoided however there are ways to minimize these expenses. ... more »

How to deal with the aftermath of identity theft

By Valerie Deneen

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Most people are aware of how to prevent identity theft, however it can still occur. The aftermath of identity theft can be devastating. Learning how to protect yourself from further damage to your credit and where to report identity theft can ... more »

How to decide between large cap and small cap stocks

By 02SmithA

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Most investors need to decide at some point whether they want to incldue a small cap stock or a large cap stock in their portfolio. This will help you decide which is for you... more »

How to decide between stocks and mutual funds

By 02SmithA

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This will help you decide whether stocks or mutual funds are the right investment for you... more »

How to Decide to Take Extended Warranties

By xrayness

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This article will teach you whether to take extended warranties on your house, cars, appliances and other items you buy. We all are faced with this decision when we buy something and usually we have no clue whether to take the warranty... more »

How to Decide to Take Out a Home Equity Loan

By MidniteWriter

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Home equity loans are any money real estate has accrued over the time you have owned the property. So how do you know when or if you should tap into that money? This will give you some quick and simple direction... more »

How to Deduct Medical Miles on Your Taxes

By M.L. Barton

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When you go to a medical appointment or seek medical services, you don't just pay the co-pay, deductible, fee or for the medication that might come from the appointment. You also pay in wear and tear on your car. Many medical care consumers don't ... more »

How to Deduct Medical Travel on Taxes

By M.L. Barton

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As medical expenses increase year after year, and new medical treatments are created every day, you might find yourself in a position where you need to travel to access good medical care for a condition. Whether you need to travel out of the ... more »

How to Deduct Special Education Tuition on Taxes

By M.L. Barton

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While many public school districts have outstanding programs for children with special education needs, in some instances public schools must send children to private special education schools, or parents must choose to send a child to a special ... more »

How to Detect and Deal with Identity Theft

By MarlaineMarie

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Keeping track of additions to your credit card statements and various other bills can save you a lot of trouble and time later. It can also save you money, too!.. more »

How to Determine the Best Time of Day to Buy and Sell Stocks

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Investing in the stock market is in part about learning when to time the market. While the time of year requires a more in depth focus on each stock and market analysis, there are basic rules that can help an investor determine the best time of ... more »

How to determine whether stocks or bonds are right for you

By 02SmithA

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Determining what type of investment is right for you... more »

How to Determine Your Investment Strategy

By breezycycle

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In considering your own investment strategy, you will need to identify where you now stand in the expansive world of investing. Here are some important questions to ask yourself in formulating your own investment strategy: * What are you aiming ... more »

How to Discuss Finances With a Fiancée

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Money is a sensitive issue for couples to discuss but it is necessary to avoid potential marriage conflicts. Talking about each other's financial obligations, plans, history and way of spending, helps to create a common financial system that ... more »

How to Discuss Money without Arguing

By xrayness

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This article will explain how to discuss finances with your spouse without all the arguing and fighting. Money is one of the main reasons why people get divorced. So if you do not want to get divorced and you want to improve your marriage then ... more »

How to Do a Chargeback Over PayPal

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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A chargeback takes place when a buyer tells her credit card company to negate the charges on a given purchase. The reasons for this can vary; legitimate reasons entail the receipt of a faulty or damaged product, or an unauthorized sale that takes ... more »