If you are planning to respond to ads for rental properties online or sending in your information to real estate websites, you need to make sure you’re not setting yourself up for becoming a victim of a real estate scam. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been receiving numerous complaints from people who have […]
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Summer is right around the corner and while you might be dreaming of a summer vacation or enjoying some time off, it’s also a great season to save some money. Reducing your weekly expenses by scaling back on luxuries or being smarter with grocery shopping only goes so far. When you want to save a
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Chase Liquid prepaid card has been discontinued. Learn about its replacement, Chase Secure Banking, and what you need to know for your finances.
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While the average cost of a wedding dropped to $26,501 in 2011, it’s still a high price for many couples working with a tight budget. If you can’t save enough to meet the five-figure price tag of a typical wedding, there are some ways to reduce costs without compromising too much on quality and the
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One of the most important financial decisions you need to make is choosing the right type of life insurance policy. Life insurance protects your loved ones against any financial hardship associated with your death and provides them with some financial security when you are gone. Your life insurance benefits could be used to cover living
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If you’ve decided to diversify your investments and are interested in purchasing stocks, don’t overlook the benefits of working with an online stock broker. Online stockbrokers serve as middlemen to coordinate the transaction between the buyer and seller when trading stocks. While most stockbrokers typically charge fees per transaction, online stock broker firms typically charge
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Facebook is the world’s largest social networking site, with more than 800 million active users – many of whom enjoy posting status updates, photos of themselves, and comments about their own lives or other people’s activities. Twitter, the micro-blogging site, is equally popular – if not in numbers, then certainly in terms of how engaged
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It’s a tough job market for many people looking for work. Even though the economy is on the upswing, the jobless rate in America remains stubbornly high. Historically, those with college degrees have fared better than those with high school diplomas when it comes to finding work. But now, even people with letters of all
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A slew of research tells us that Americans simply aren’t truthful with their spouses or partners when it comes to money matters. In the latest poll, conducted by Today.com and SELF magazine, nearly half of individuals in the U.S. (46%) admit to hiding money from a spouse or to engaging in secret spending. Financial experts,
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In the market for a new prom dress? While many prom dresses can be bought successfully online, buyer beware, you might not get what you paid for. What is the scam? Teens nationwide are falling victim to counterfeit dressmakers and phony online stores. After purchasing what they thought were designer prom dresses online, the teens
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If someone uses your personal identifying information such as your name, address, Social Security number, and credit card numbers to steal money or create a false identity, you have been a victim of identity theft. Scam artists are becoming better and better at stealing sensitive information from credit card machines, over the Web, and even
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Employers, creditors, and even insurance agents typically ask for your Social Security number as part of their screening or application process. However, there are some situations where you should refrain from sharing those nine digits.
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If you end up owing taxes, and don’t have the cash to pay the entire balance, you could just charge what you owe. But is that the smartest thing to do? It depends on a host of factors. The IRS does accept credit card payments for taxes owed and you can decide whether you want
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If you couldn’t file your federal tax return by this year’s tax deadline and didn’t submit a request for an extension, you can still file your taxes. In many cases, you can even qualify for a payment plan when filing your taxes late. That’s not to suggest that there aren’t consequences or financial ramifications to
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Editor’s note: This article pertains to the 2011 tax year. If you still haven’t filed your state income tax and are considering requesting an extension, make sure you’re aware of all filing due dates for the 2011 tax year. Every state has different filing deadlines and missing the deadline could result in some heavy penalties
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