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How to Register for Social Security Benefits Online

by Emily Guy Birken August 9, 2012

Registering for your Social Security benefits when you retire may seem about as appealing as an anesthetic-free root canal. You may have images in your head of endless paperwork and headaches. But the truth is, registration is surprising easy, particularly online. Here are the steps you will need to register for Social Security retirement benefits—and [...]

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Review of Manilla – Free Bill and Account Organization

by July 24, 2012

Are you still managing your finances with paper statements and paper checks? Each month you receive a handful of account statements from various service providers, grab your checkbook and stamps, get the checks sent out via snail mail, and file your old statements for many years just in case you ever need them. Oh, and [...]

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Financial Fire Drill: Are You Prepared for a Financial Emergency?

by Miranda Marquit July 16, 2012

You never know when a financial emergency will strike. Life is full of unexpected happenings, and your budget needs to be ready for it. This often means planning ahead of time so that you are ready for what’s next. Because there is no magic solution to your finances, it is vital that you plan right [...]

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The Problem with Status Spending

by Emily Guy Birken June 7, 2012

Back in the dark ages that were 1980s, anyone who was anyone in my elementary school wore Jordache jeans. My sister and I, of course, wanted to fit in with the popular kids and begged our parents for the name brand jeans. The problem was that Jordache cost three times the price of a pair [...]

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How Much Should Your Wedding Cost?

by May 24, 2012

This past Christmas my sister called me to let me know that her boyfriend of several years proposed to her. They have been dating for a long time and everyone in our family likes him, so we were all excited for them. They are planning on having their wedding next summer because my sister just [...]

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How to Prioritize Your Debt Payments

by Emily Guy Birken May 21, 2012

Your mailbox is full of bills and you’re starting to receive phone calls from debt collectors. You know that you need to get your financial house in order, but it seems like you never have enough money to make it through the month, let alone pay down your debts. Digging yourself out of debt may [...]

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Inheriting an IRA

by Miranda Marquit May 18, 2012

One way you might end up with a retirement account is by inheriting an IRA. If a loved one passes and leaves you the assets in an IRA, you can use these assets to your advantage. However, it’s important to realize that there are some interesting rules about how an IRA is passed on — [...]

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