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Mind Games & Money: A guide to exploring your emotions in personal finance
Mar 29, 2013
How emotional are you when it comes to making money decisions? Explore our special grid to find out. Plus, get tips and learn more about how emotions influence your personal finances.
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In defense of payday lenders
Feb 21, 2013
A payday lender from Kansas City, Missouri, says his business is fair, just do the math.
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6 ways to protect yourself from restaurant tip theft
Feb 20, 2013
When you go out to eat at a restaurant and pay by credit card, what should you do with your receipts? Leave them on the table or throw them away?
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Letters: How can an immigrant build credit?
Feb 8, 2013
How can you build credit if you've just moved to the U.S. from abroad? What resources are out there to help with student loans? Author and journalist Carmen Wong Ulrich tackles these questions and more.
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Mind your money manners: Financial etiquette rules
Jan 25, 2013
Is it ever appropriate to ask someone how much money they make? How much they paid for something? Who is supposed to pay for dinner? Is it polite to remind someone that they owe you money? Personal finance columnist Liz Weston schools us on common financial faux pas.
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Rules to remember when it comes to money etiquette
Jan 24, 2013
In the age of social media and oversharing, how has money etiquette evolved? The combination of tact and common sense still go a long way. Here are some tips to help you mind your money matters.
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I don't want to invest in oil and tobacco companies: Advice
Jan 18, 2013
Can you be a socially responsible investor and still get good returns on your investments? When do you know it's time to file for bankruptcy? If your retirement account provider starts charging little fees, is it time to shop around? L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus helps listeners with these personal finance questions.
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Ten tips to avoid buying a flood-damaged car
Jan 16, 2013
Many cars that were flooded by Hurricane Sandy are back on the market. Here are a few tips to make sure that you don't buy a Sandy lemon.
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Confused by taxes? You're not alone
Jan 16, 2013
As tax season gets closer, Allan Sloan, senior editor-at-large at Fortune Magazine, laments the increasingly complex tax code.
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Explainer: how to choose a financial planner
Jan 13, 2013
Finding a financial planner is a tricky business. Here are some of the key questions to ask.
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