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How to Make a Budget

By WriterGig

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It is important to learn how to make a budget -- your financial success depends on it. Get into the habit of making a family budget every month and sticking to it. If you're married, teamwork is key. Be patient as you transition to life on a ... more »

How to Make a Customer Service Phone Call

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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How to Make a Profit at a Real Estate Auction

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Real estate auctions aren't just for distressed properties. Many homeowners are selling their homes and real estate at auction and realizing a profit. Real estate auctions generate a lot of interest and buzz, because there is only one chance and ... more »

How to make alot of money selling old clothes online!

By parvenue

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It's that time of year again when we need money for so many things. Maybe your daughter is getting married, or your son is going off to college, or perhaps you want to catch up on some old credit card bills...well when you need extra cash just do ... more »

How to Make an Insurance Record with Pictures

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Save yourself a huge hassle and thousands of dollars by taking some simple pictures of your belongings for insurance. Taking pictures helps aid your memory when filing a claim and provides proof that you did own certain items in the event of ... more »

How to Make Every Penny Count During the Recession

By Desula

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No one in DC may be saying it, but folks there is a recession going on. In looking for ways to save money I thought of some tips would be helpful to share. The first thing to do is cut some costs. I hope this information is helpful. Please ... more »

How to Make Fast Money

By J. Jackson

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Have you ever found yourself needing money and didn’t know where it would come from? With just a little imagination, you can generate some fast money to get you out of a crisis. If you would like to know how, read on to find out... more »

How to Make Frugal and Delicious Sandwiches and Other Lunches

By LilacGirl

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Sandwiches are a favorite food for work or at home lunches, and they can be an inexpensive alternative to fast foods or eating lunches in a cafe or restaurant. To make your lunches even better, try some different and tasty ideas for sandwiches, ... more »

How to Make Good Use of Your Tax Rebate Check

By John Messina

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In another few months the IRS will begin the mailing of the Tax Rebate Checks which is part of the government’s Stimulus Package to boost the economy. Why not put the money to some good use. Below I have some suggestions that may help you with ... more »

How to Make Money

By bryanblake

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Sure ways to bring in a little extra money each month!!!!!!!.. more »

How to make money very fast

By GabiGabba

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So it's that time of the month again. You've got bills to pay, but you have already spent all of your paycheck covering last month's bills. It's a tough situation, one you need to try and avoid to a maximum. However, if you are already stuck in ... more »

How to Make More Use of Garbage Bags

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Garbage bags are put to good use everyday to collect lawn debris, trash or to store blankets and sleeping bags, but they have many more uses than most people are aware of. Garbage bags can be used and reused in various ways around the home and ... more »

How to Make Some Extra Money

By marchyde078

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Could you use a little extra money? If you are looking for creative ways to earn some extra money, use these tips and ideas to bring cash in for bills or just for fun... more »

How to Make the Most of Your Money

By Heather S

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Practical Advice, not a get rich quick scheme. There are some basic principles of managing your finances that will help you make the most of your money... more »

How to Make The Most of Your Rebate or Tax Refund Check

By Tremaya

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We are all looking forward to those rebate checks from Uncle Sam, so here's some beneficial advice on what you can do to get the most out of your money in the long run, whether it's your rebate check or income tax refund... more »

How to Make Toys From Trash

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Each year parents spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on toys for their kids. Many of these toys are played with enthusiastically in the beginning but then quickly became discarded after the novelty wears off. Children often find the boxes ... more »

How to Make your Credit Card Mimic a High Yield Savings Account?

By Matt C

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What if you could turn the tables on the credit card companies and use them for a very nice 5% annual profit? Credit card issuers will often use a "Cash Back Rewards Program" as an incentive to obtain your business (i.e. sign up for a new credit ... more »

How to Make Your Rental Property More Attractive

By AHermitt

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An unattractive rental property will attract unattractive tenants. If your rental property is unkempt, good, clean tenants who pay rent on time and expect a nice environment in exchange will look elsewhere. Therefore you will want to make sure ... more »

How to Manage a Lifecycle Fund

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Most people invest in stocks and bonds in order to facilitate retirement. Designed specifically for retirement needs, lifecycle funds have become increasingly popular in recent years. With flexible investment options, lifecycle funds are a great ... more »

How to Manage Personal Debt

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Personal debt is often unavoidable in today's society. Most people have to take loans to finance essential things like education, vehicles and housing. It's scary and upsetting when most of your monthly income is spent paying off money you owe, ... more »

How to Manage Your Finances with Technology

By Matt C

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Tired of using paper checks and pulling out the old calculator to do your budget? Are you afraid of using making an accounting error if you use your computer instead of the old tried and true methods? I'm going to show you how to do your ... more »

How to Move to Florida

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you long for mild winters, ocean views and sunny skies, Florida might be the perfect location to you. Newcomers to the Sunshine State often take a little time adapt to the area's semi-tropical weather and expensive lifestyle--but in the end, ... more »

How to Move Where You Won't Need a Car

By rynda

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The enormous cost of car ownership has many people searching for transportation alternatives. Unfortunately, the problem has been complicated by the mass American pilgrimage to the suburbs, which tend to be quite far from most places you need to ... more »

How to Negotiate Finance Charges on a Mortgage

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Whether you're buying a new home or refinancing your current one, you can save a lot of money by knowing which lender fees you can negotiate. These finance charges can add up to a lot of money. Many times the lenders will waive them simply at ... more »

How to Obtain Help with Social Security Questions

By John Messina

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Everyday approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 62. Many of them will have questions concerning their Social Security Benefits but getting the answers you are looking for is not as easy as it may seem. Since 2003 the Social Security ... more »