Latest articles by Stacy Rapacon
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How to Change Your Name
savings Here's the paperwork you'll need to tackle if you're newly wed or newly single.
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7 Fashion Brands Still Made in USA
Smart Buying The 2012 U.S.
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Traveling the World for Life
Travel Betsy and Warren Talbot, of Seattle, Washington, jettisoned their possessions and their careers to be perpetual globe-trotters.
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How to Save for Retirement and Higher Education Costs at the Same Time
retirement With an individual retirement account, your savings can work double duty.
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8 Reasons You Need a Roth IRA Now
Roth IRAs This celebrated investment vehicle should be a part of every smart young person's retirement plan.
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Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?
Politics It's the question every incumbent up for reelection has had to answer since challenger Ronald Reagan first posed it to incumbent President Jimmy Carter in 1980.
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Pay Off Debt Faster with ReadyForZero
credit & debt You can now pay your bills directly through one of our picks for best budgeting sites -- but it'll cost you.
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15 Gift Ideas That Keep on Giving
Smart Buying More thoughtful than cash, these personal and practical gifts can help the recipients save money or boost income.
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10 Tiny Houses You'll Love Big Time
real estate You can find huge savings in these small living spaces.
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10 Tiny Houses You'll Love Big Time
real estate Deciding to live in a tiny house involves making some big lifestyle choices.
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Living Well in a Little House
real estate Freelance journalist Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell and her husband, of Yellville, Arkansas, chose to downsize to a 480-square-foot lake house that they share with their five dogs.
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What Low Interest Rates Mean for Young Spenders and Savers
credit & debt Here's how today's rock-bottom rates will affect your student loans, home-buying potential, credit cards and savings.
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5 Choices for Changing Your Name After Marriage
options Since a lot's in a name, make your move wisely.
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Investing Lessons for Generation Y
investing Young investors can learn a lot from the market's recent volatility.
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8 Reasons You Fight With Your Roommates About Money
real estate Whether you’re moving out of the dorms for the first time or you’ve been living sans-resident-adviser for a while now, you might consider getting one or more roommates to help cut costs.
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8 Reasons Roommates Fight About Money
real estate Live-in buddies are bound to face some financial tension, but you can keep the peace and a balanced household budget with a roommate agreement.
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What You Need to Know About Private Sales
Smart Buying They're not that exclusive, but you can still get deep discounts on luxury goods and four-star travel.
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How to Cash in on Spring Cleaning
savings Look for these six potential income sources while you spruce up your living space.
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Should You Use Separate or Joint Accounts?
savings The right answer is up to you and your honey. But you can crib from these couples’ money-management strategies.
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7 Ways to Save on Holiday Travel
Travel Bargains are scarcer this year, but you can fly the holiday skies for less if you use these strategies.
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The New Retirement Realities for Generations X and Y
retirement Here's how to overcome big financial obstacles to help create a path to happy retirement.
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What You Need to Know About Duty-Free
Smart Buying Liquor and tobacco are still the best buys.
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A Four-Step Financial Guide to Your 20s
credit & debt Get on the road to financial success before you reach age 30.
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Quit Your Job the Smart Way (And Save a Fortune)
insurance Don’t pull a Slater and leave your employer behind with hard feelings or your unused benefits. Here’s a four-point checklist.
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