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The Smart Way to Negotiate Almost Everything
Tweet Share on Facebook January 31, 2011 Comment (3)Roxana Popescu, a freelance writer in San Diego, decided to give herself a challenge: She would ask for something every day for a year. That’s interesting for two reasons: First, women tend to avoid asking for things, especially money-related things such as raises. Second, retailers have become more open to negotiation in the wake of the recession. So asking for things is more important than ever.
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Why 401(k) Loans Can be a Smart Move
Tweet Share on Facebook January 25, 2011 Comment (4)Taking out a 401(k) loan can sometimes be a very good idea. While that statement might sound like blasphemy considering the frequent warnings from personal finance experts about the dangers of borrowing money from your retirement accounts, it can actually be a smart decision, as long as know what you’re getting into.
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A Guide to Saving and Paying Off Debt
Tweet Share on Facebook January 24, 2011 Comment (2)If you’re lucky enough to have some “extra money,” in the form of a recent raise, unexpected gift, or tax refund, then you might be wondering how to spend it. “I'm torn between using the increase to pay down my credit card debt or throwing it into my savings account,” says Veronica, a young professional in New Hampshire who recently scored a pay increase.
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Recession Lessons from Gen Y
Tweet Share on Facebook January 20, 2011 Comment (6)Think young adults are drowning in debt and bad with money? Not so much. The generation who came of age during the Great Recession has learned a few things along the way, and it turns out they’re on track to make better financial decisions than their parents.
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Why Your Boss Wants You to Save More
Tweet Share on Facebook January 13, 2011 Comment (1)My office recently hosted a free workshop on retirement savings, which promised to help us start saving more. What it actually did was scare us into thinking we’ll still be working at age 90 unless we quickly discover a long lost wealthy relative.
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5 Secrets of Successful Savers
Tweet Share on Facebook January 11, 2011 Comment (2)Americans of all ages say they want to start saving more in 2011. Eight in ten Americans and 98 percent of young adults say they want to try to save more money this year, according to the Chase Slate-U.S. News Consumer Monitor survey. But despite those solid intentions, they don’t always know how to get started.
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Video: Financial Goals for 2011
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10 New Money Tools for Young Adults
Tweet Share on Facebook January 6, 2011 Comment (3)Young adults want to get their finances in order in 2011, and they’re turning to online tools to help them meet those goals. Eight in ten Americans and 98 percent of young adults say they want to try to save more money this year, according to the new Chase Slate-U.S. News Consumer Monitor survey. One in ten of those surveyed said they used an online program to budget their money, and almost half said they are looking for more tools to help them better manage their finances.
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50 Easy Steps to a Complete Financial Makeover
Tweet Share on Facebook January 4, 2011 Comment (2)If you’ve given yourself ambitious financial goals for 2011, you’re in good company: Eight in ten Americans say they want to save more money by the end of the year, and six in ten are committed to developing a budget, according to the new Chase Slate-U.S. News Consumer Monitor.
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Twitter Chat About 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances
Tweet Share on Facebook January 3, 2011 Comment (2)We're kicking off the first Alpha Consumer (@alphaconsumer) Tweet chat (#alphachat) this Wednesday, 1/5, at 2 p.m. EST to talk about 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2011. If you have any questions, personal financial goals, or ideas that you'd like to share, we would love to hear from you. If you'd like to submit questions in advance, send them to @alphaconsumer or leave a comment below. We'll also be giving away a copy of Generation Earn to a randomly selected participant. We look forward to seeing you there!
