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Which Types of Insurance Do You Really Need?

If I told you it was a good idea to spend money on something you may not ever use, you might think I was giving bad advice. While it seems like it might be bad advice, it is actually one of the best pieces of advice I can give you. I’m talking about insurance, which [...]

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Open Enrollment Window Open for Some

The window for open enrollment is currently open in many civilian jobs. Open enrollment, or Open Season, is the one time of year you can make changes to your heath insurance plan without needing a qualifying life event. For most people the open enrollment window is only open for 2 weeks, so check with your [...]

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Why You Should Only Bank at FDIC Insured Banks

What happens when a bank fails? It’s a scary thing to think about, and unfortunately, it is all too common in today’s economy. In fact, almost 100 banks have failed in the US already this year. Thankfully, most banks are covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which insures all bank deposits at member [...]

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Carnival of Financial-Planning 10-02-09

Welcome to the October 2, 2009 Edition #109 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Carnival of Financial Planning takes a long-term view of personal financial planning for individuals and families. We focus on efficient and sustainable personal financial planning practices that can lead to lifetime financial security. This edition is arranged by subject heading, [...]

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Money Hacks Carnival – 84th Edition

Welcome to the 84th Edition of the Money Hacks Carnival. This carnival features a variety of recent personal finance articles, reviews, and resources from a wide range of personal finance websites. What is a Money Hack? A money hack is anything that makes it easier to manage your personal finances, better understand a complex financial [...]

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Money Management Tips for the New Recruits and Recent Graduates

Joining the military is one of the greatest adventures you will ever experience. But life changes significantly once you join the military. One common experience many military members have is that they are earning more money than they have ever earned before, and there is no one telling them how to manage it. To top [...]

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COBRA Benefits Subsidy in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Recovery Act

The US economy has been going through difficult times for well over a year now, with stock prices plummeting, real estate foreclosures at all time highs, and unemployment levels higher than they have been in decades. The US government passed a broad economic stimulus package in early 2009 to help people cope with these issues, [...]

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