Latest articles by Stacy Rapacon
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6 Things That Cost Women More
Budgeting The gender pay gap often takes the spotlight when it comes to women's financial issues.
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8 Things You Get Wrong About Personal Finance
Financial Planning Let's hope you don't need the whole month of April to understand the importance of financial literacy.
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15 Surprising Places You Never Considered for Retirement
retirement When you hear the words "retirement destination," places in Arizona and Florida probably spring to mind.
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5 Things New College Grads Really Need to Know About Money
investing These tips from financial professionals can help you enter the real world on the right foot.
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Estate Planning Advice Inspired by Prince
taxes He was no Michael Jackson—at least in this area of personal finance. So take a lesson from the tragic demise of the Purple One and prepare better for your own death.
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9 Easy Ways to Save Money on Next Year's Tax Bill
taxes It's never too early to start planning for next year's tax bill.
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9 Easy Ways to Save Money on Taxes Next Year
taxes Remember this sage advice every tax season for years to come.
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6 Savings Tips for Millennials Who Want to Retire Rich
retirement Take advantage of the decades you have before retirement to establish good savings habits and benefit from the magic of compounding.
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Retailers With the Most Flexible Return Policies
Smart Buying These merchants give customers a year or more to get a refund on most unwanted items.
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6 Scams to Watch Out for This Holiday Season
Technology When you're spending a lot, you become more vulnerable to identity theft and other threats.
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How to Get Free Shipping for Holiday Gifts
Smart Buying There are several ways to shop online without paying for delivery. For procrastinators there's Free Shipping Day.
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Easy Ways to Earn Cash Back When Holiday Shopping
Smart Buying Give yourself the gift of saving by taking advantage of cash-back sites, apps, credit cards and rebates.
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Who Not to Tip for the Holidays
Smart Buying The end of the year is a good time to thank all the people who help you manage your life, but you shouldn't always express your gratitude with cash.
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How to Buy a Diamond Ring for Less
Smart Buying Prices on diamonds have come down, but smart shoppers can save even more on engagement rings and holiday jewelry gifts with these tips.
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5 Easy Ways to Save $1,000 by the Holidays
Budgeting With some simple budget adjustments, you can scrounge up the cash to cover the holidays and avoid starting the New Year with a debt hangover.
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Ways to Make an Extra $1,000 by the Holidays
spending You can do some simple things—such as adjusting your tax withholding or selling old stuff—to earn cash for the costly season of giving.
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Things That Will Cost More (or Less) for the Holidays
Smart Buying Here's what you should expect to pay for turkeys, hams, pumpkins and other seasonal staples this year.
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How to Trade Stocks for Free
stocks We found legit ways for investors to avoid paying trading commissions on share purchases—including IPOs.
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How to Watch Your Favorite TV Shows Without Cable
spending Coaxial-deprived fans can catch hit shows, from Downton Abbey to The Walking Dead, for less or even for free.
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4 Great Stocks Loved by Millennials
stocks Young Investors are warming up to the market and filling their portfolios with familiar names.
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Book Early to Save Money on Holiday Travel
Travel Hoping to score good deals on flights around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's? You better act fast.
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Learning to Live With Debt
Budgeting Debt may be a part of your budget for decades to come. Establish a plan for managing it wisely.
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The Best Money Advice My Dad Ever Gave Me
retirement Papa Rapacon has successfully retired by taking calculated risks and educating himself about finances.
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How Every State Ranks for Retirement 2015
Making Your Money Last Find our how your home state (or dream state) fares as a destination for retirees.
Making Your Money Last
