What’s a Rainy Day Fund and How Big Should it Be?
Every household needs a rainy day fund, which is easily accessible for the cash you need in case of any unforeseen event.
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The Bully Pulpit – Why Rex Reed Should Shut Up
Economic News, Entertainment, Smart Spending
Rex Reed has now come back into notoriety via his recent movie review of the new Jason Bateman/Melissa McCarthy film, Identity Thief.
The Bully Pulpit – Why Rex Reed Should Shut Up
Economic News, Entertainment, Smart Spending
Rex Reed has now come back into notoriety via his recent movie review of the new Jason Bateman/Melissa McCarthy film, Identity Thief.
How to Find Affordable Health Care: Part I
This two-part article first offers suggestions for the self-employed to find affordable health care insurance.
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Jon Bon Jovi – A New Jersey Guy Doing Good for All
In this day of disposable pop stars and singers behaving badly (Kanye West, I’m talking to you), give a silent thanks for Jon Bon Jovi who gives back.
Sir Richard Branson To Donate Half His Fortune to Charity
Truly a case of paying one’s good fortune forward. Well done, Sir Richard Branson and all the other Giving Pledge supporters.
Payroll Tax Holiday Ends; Consumer Spending Slows
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Tips to Manage and Control Spending With a Credit Card
If you don’t know the first thing about managing and controlling your spending with a credit card, now is the time to learn
Lindsay Lohan Loses Litigation
Does Lindsay Lohan know what tremendous emotional distress it causes me to have to keep writing stories about her bad behavior?
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