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  • How to Protect Your Budget from Rising Food Prices

    Published November 12, 2012

    Consumers can expect rising prices at the supermarket, but there are ways to reduce their grocery tabs without sacrificing taste.

  • Pension or Lump Sum Buyout: Questions to Ask Before Making the Decision

    Published November 07, 2012

    Deciding whether to keep your pension or take a lump sum buyout can shape your financial security in retirement. Before making a decision, experts suggest asking the following questions about your plan and retirement goals.

  • Why You Need to Run Your Job Search Like a Presidential Campaign

    Published November 06, 2012

    The political campaign season is coming to an end, but if you are looking to get ahead at work or find employment, you should take note on the candidates’ strategies to win the White House.

  • How to Take Advantage of Low Rates

    Published November 02, 2012

    With mortgage rates continuing to linger around record lows, potential homebuyers and homeowners considering refinancing should act now before they miss the boat.

  • How First-Time Homebuyers Can Avoid Buyers’ Remorse

    Published October 31, 2012

    Buying a home is the most expensive purchase you’ll most likely ever make and as a first-time buyer, it’s easy to doubt your decision since it should stay with you for at least five to seven years. 

  • Financial Rules for Unmarried Couples Living Together

    Published October 29, 2012

    Here are four financial tips experts recommend for unmarried couples living together to protect their financial future—either together or apart.

  • Home-Buying Tips for Every Stage of Life

    Published October 23, 2012

    Whether you just landed your first job, expanding your family or ready to downsize, here’s what every homeowner should take into account when looking for their dream home.

  • What to Do If You Expect a Layoff

    Published October 16, 2012

    The labor market recovery is picking up steam, but many workers are still facing layoffs as businesses struggle to make ends meet and are forced to trim their payroll. Workers need to be on the offensive, experts advise, looking for subtle, and sometimes not so subtle, changes to the company and job.

  • How to Prep Your Home for Winter

    Published October 12, 2012

    With heating costs expected to rise this year, properly winterizing your home could save money on lower heating bills and eliminate costly damage to the house from the elements.

  • How to Find the Right Contractor for Home Renovations

    Published October 08, 2012

    Choosing the right contractor to work with is a critical decision and could turn your dream home into a living nightmare.