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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

You might have to share your house with your roommates but, depending on your location, it may be better than being stuck in a studio apartment on your own. This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unfortunately, to move them, I had to cash some the investments out in the 401K, leaving me with quite a few funds to get back into the market. It may or may not turn out that way. My Predicament. I retired in 2010 (yeah!). I moved my retirement savings from two company plans into an IRA. When we take action, we take risks.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. Have more money automatically withdrawn from your paycheck and put in your 401k. The top 3 financial resolutions? Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Create a budget.