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Here's when you'll get your tax rebate
The schedule is based on your Social Security number. Payments began in late April and run through early July.
8 smart ways to spend your tax rebate
Don't blow it all at the mall until you see what a difference these checks can make in your life. And yes, a vacation is an option.
Where to stash your cash
Here's how to find a good savings account, money market account or CD for the cash you're saving for a few days or a few years.
How to prepare for a recession
Layoffs, pay cuts and other financial problems could be on the way. These 6 smart moves will help you get ready.
5 smart ways to put $1,000 to work
If you have $1,000, we have five smart ways to put that money to work and let you enjoy the results in days, not decades.
5 steps to saving for retirement
How much should you save for retirement? Our 5-step plan will help you develop a strategy to get the money you'll need.
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Choose one of the best 529 savings plans
Follow the advice of one of the nation's best-known research firms to make the most out of your kids' college money.
Know your net worth
In the great game of life, your net worth is your financial scorecard. If it's growing, you know you're winning.
Keep employer stock out of your 401(k)
You get a paycheck and insurance from your employer. Don't put all of your retirement fund eggs in that basket, too.
Watch out for a new identity theft scam.
E-mails that want you to call a toll-free number to "reactivate" your credit cards are the latest way to steal your identity.
Smoke the market, not cigarettes
If smokers invested the $1,600 a year they spend on cigarettes they'd have an additional $21,000 or more in just 10 years.
Take part in your 401(k) plan
We understand the reluctance to have more money withheld from your paycheck. So start small by setting aside just 1% of your pay.
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Don't lose your home and retirement
There's a growing worry that desperate homeowners are tapping their 401(k) plans to keep up with rising mortgage payments.
Expect a tough economy this year
The economy is growing more slowly than it was just a few months ago and the decline will continue through the winter.
The earnings gap grows
The IRS said the nation's total income increased 9% in 2005, but it all went to the 10% of Americans making $100,000 or more.
It's riskier to retire when stocks are down
Lousy returns during the first few years of retirement increases the chance you'll outlive your savings.
A high-tech twist to old-fashioned saving
Put those credit cards away. SmartyPig offers an intriguing way to save for your next big-ticket purchase.
Mortgage crisis hurts Californians most
Its economy is in recession. Its housing market is a shambles. It leads the nation in foreclosure filings.
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You can be a millionaire
Building a $1 million nest egg isn't impossible and the younger you start the easier it is.
Create a monthly budget
Know exactly where your money is going.
Are you spending too much?
Compare your expenses to those of other Americans in your income bracket.
Know your net worth
This is the best way to track your financial progress. If it's growing, you're on the right track.
Create a retirement plan
Decide how much you’ll need to retire comfortably, with a reasonable monthly income.
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Create a budget
Manage your money more effectively with our easy-to-use work sheets.
Build an emergency fund
Figure out how big your financial cushion should be.
Dealing with debt
Take a comprehensive look at all your bills and develop a plan to pay them off.
Daily expense tracker
Carry this form with you to see where all of your money is going.
Discover your net worth
Assets minus liabilities reveals your true wealth. It’s life’s financial score.
Retirement planning checklist
What you need and need to do, whether you’re a year -- or 30 years -- away.
Budget for retirement
You need a spending plan that reflects all the changes retirement brings.
Fix credit report mistakes
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