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A Beginner’s Guide to Going Off the Grid
The idea of “going green” has swept through Western culture pretty quickly. The ideas of conservation and helping the environment started with niche groups, but now permeate the core... Continue reading »
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The Buffet Rule Explained
The news has been abuzz with the so-called “Buffet Rule” for the last few weeks – in fact, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest economics issues of the year. Although we take no official... Continue reading »
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MintStyle with Rachel Weingarten: Upgrade Your Office
It wasn’t that long ago that an office environment consisted of not much more than a desk, a phone and a typewriter. Throw in a copy machine, some paperclips and a stapler and you were moving... Continue reading »
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Tips to Enhance Your Curb Appeal
Whether you’re prepping your home for sale, or just want it to look good, don’t forget about the exterior — especially the front yard and door! Here are some great tips from home... Continue reading »
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Over a Barrel: 5 Tips to Avoiding the Money Trap
The worst kind of “gotchas” are the ones you have no choice about. Or that you think you have no choice about. Most recently, there was the story of the tow truck driver posing as a Good... Continue reading »
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14 Ways to Reduce Your Water Consumption
My water bill doubled in the past three months, thanks in part to using cloth diapers, so I am redoubling my efforts to reduce my water consumption. From the obvious to the bizarre, here are 14 ways... Continue reading »
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Firing Up the Grill Without Burning Through Your Budget
Whatever your Memorial Day budget, firing up the grill is a sure way to celebrate on the cheap. It’s possible to prepare every course on the grill, from salad to dessert, for very little cash.... Continue reading »
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Introducing Budgeting and Splitting Transactions for iPhone and iPad
Mint users, we’ve heard you loud and clear: two of your most requested features – budgeting and splitting transactions – are now available on your Mint.com iPad and iPhone apps. Now, you can... Continue reading »
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Setting Your Sights on Reaching Your Financial Goals
We’ve all heard of amazing achievements that would never be possible without hard work and dedication. Perhaps it’s the achievement from soccer’s best national team winning the World Cup.... Continue reading »
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How to Be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking Than Your Parents: An Interview With Zac Bissonnette
Back when he was in college, Zac Bissonnette wrote Debt-Free U, a witty, intelligent polemic which argues that student loans are like nuclear waste and explains how to fund a great college education... Continue reading »
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What You Need to Know About Health Insurance for the Self-Employed
Being self-employed does not have to equal being uninsured. Actually, it does not even have to equal insanely expensive health care, either. When the health reform bill goes into full effect in 2014,... Continue reading »
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4 Mistakes Your Credit Card Issuer Wants You to Make
If I asked you to describe the profile of the riskiest (most likely to default) credit card borrower, what would you say? Would you say things like they pay their bills on time, revolve small... Continue reading »
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Mutual Fund-Amentals: A Visual Guide
We have all heard of them and most of us probably will have or have already had some money invested in one at some point during our lives. Mutual funds are a powerful way to store and grow your nest... Continue reading »
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What are SRI Funds?
You don’t have to check your values at the door when investing in the market. An increasing number of investors are choosing to put their money to work in companies that not only have a... Continue reading »
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Is Facebook the IPO of a Generation?
Is Facebook the IPO of a generation? The much-anticipated initial public offering of the world’s most popular social networking site, Facebook, took place this morning at the NASDAQ. With it,... Continue reading »
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MintStyle with Rachel Weingarten: Are You a Business Conference Cliché?
Ah, professional conferences. Those extended events dedicated to interacting with colleagues and competitors, learning best practices, and understanding the challenges and developments in your... Continue reading »
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Stealth Wealth: The New Face of Luxury
Before the economic downturn, pricey expenditures were common … and unmistakably visible. But, then, the recession hit and portfolios plummeted, housing values dropped, and job losses soared.... Continue reading »
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4 Tips to Avoid Becoming a Consumer Lost Cause
I write the words “I wish I had better news for you” almost every day. They’re usually in an email to a consumer with a complaint and they’re preceded by a brief explanation that they don’t... Continue reading »
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7 Reasons Why the Bull Market Will Resume
These days we hear every conceivable argument about why the bull market will die, or stop, or correct, and by how much, how fast, etc. Among the many triggers discussed, there are EU elections, job... Continue reading »
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Things You Should Never Buy Used
Like most people, you don’t like to pay too much. To that end, you’re into buying things second-hand, from clothing to cars. But be careful: not everything is something you should buy second... Continue reading »
