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Investing with a Broker or Financial Adviser

When a financial professional is advising you, doing well for you isn't necessarily their main goal. They have powerful incentives to sell you a lot of things that you might live very nicely without. Ask questions, check out their background, and follow these guidelines to finding a trustworthy source, whether it's a broker or financial adviser.

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5 Ways You Can Still Get Free Checking

Honestly, each time we think bank fees can't get more outrageous, another big bank announces their latest money grab! But today we're going to help you fight back! Here are five steps you can take to avoid fees on your checking account.

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Tax Extension for the Unemployed

As part of the IRS' "Fresh Start" initiative, a six month extension has been given for those unemployed for 30 consecutive days in 2011 and for those self-employed who experienced a 25% or greater reduction in business.

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What to Do if You Get an IRS Notice

Finding an IRS notice in your mailbox can send anyone frantically running for their checkbook. Not so fast! Many of these bills are unsubstantiated and should be confirmed before handing over even more money. Here we detail the four types of mail audits that generate the biggest revenue for the IRS. If you get one, this is how you should proceed.

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Beware of These 9 Counterfeit Items

by Ken & Daria Dolan on April 16, 2012

Counterfeiting is now the largest underground industry in the world with hundreds of millions of dollars worth of fake goods being sold every year. Here are ten of the most commonly counterfeited items you'll find, and ways you can avoid getting scammed.

Investment Strategy to Fight Inflation

by Ken Dolan on July 26, 2011

If you are a conservative investor, here's an investment strategy to consider during inflationary periods such as the one in which we find ourselves these days. It can protect you and give you peace of mind whether interest rates are going up or down.

7 Ways to Save Money on Insurance

by Ken Dolan on April 8, 2011

We love helping our members find new ways to save money. One of the biggest areas you can cut costs in is insurance, and we're going to show you how to slim down without sacrificing any coverage. Learn how to save on everything from homeowner's to health care.

No Inflation? Think again! Five Things That Will Cost More in 2012

by Ken & Daria Dolan on March 5, 2012

Daria made a quick stop at the grocery store the other day and came home with a couple of bags - one in each hand. You know how much it came to, this quick stop? $56.31! And groceries are just one of the everyday items you'll pay more for this year. Here are six things that are going up in price in 2012...

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