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Bad Money Habits I Don’t Feel Bad About
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
Bad Money Habits I Don’t Feel Bad About
As a financial writer I spend most of my day checking out...
5 Things to Consider Before You Buy That Big Ticket Item
I hate spending money, that’s why when I decide to make a large purchase I treat it as an investment. Here are a few tips from Jon Stein, CEO of Betterment.com, a website created to help individuals investintelligently. Before I...
5 Things You Don’t Need For Your First Year of College
It’s the middle of summer, and for about 75% of college kids, school is the last thing on their minds. Then there’s the freshman. You’ve probably already started putting together the ever-growing list of things not to forget, this article...
The Big Debt Debate: 6 Things to Know
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
The Big Debt Debate: 6 Things to Know
Things may have quieted down after threats of a government shutdown loomed...
Men vs. Women: On Money Matters
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
Men vs. Women: On Money Matters
It's the age-old battle: Boys vs. Girls. Now this battle has entered...
The Richest Dead Celebrities
MyBankTracker has compiled a list of the richest dead celebrities by 2010. Did your favorite celebrity make the list?
7 Steps to Financially Prepare for An Expensive Surgery
The day you find out you need surgery is never a good one. Not only is it a great emotional and physical strain, it can be a heavy financial one as well. Even though your health is of utmost importance,...
6 Unusual Ways To Make Money
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
6 Unusual Ways To Make Money
Making some money on the side is never a bad thing, but...
5 Tips Before You Pay for a Root Canal
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
5 Tips Before You Pay for a Root Canal
Learn how to save money on root canal with the correct preparation...
Could You Survive On Food Stamps?
As the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) grows in enrollment numbers, Republican candidates are blaming Obama for the increase in food stamp demand in the past years. This latest debate has gotten many Americans, currently on SNAP, asking politicians to...