August 1, 2009 By:Lionel Shipman
RN's financial columnist offers wisdom on the true role of money in our lives, and our role in managing it more effectively, as America recovers from the crash of 2008.
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April 1, 2009 By:Lionel Shipman
Learn about common fine-print traps for consumers?credit card offers, finance and car deals, tax-free shopping offers?and how to avoid being deceived by them.
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January 1, 2009 By:Lionel Shipman
Amid worsening economic conditions, consumers need to guard against eroding net worth and rising debt by controlling spending and expenses.
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September 1, 2008 By:Lionel Shipman
Couples often find it difficult to discuss money matters. Honesty about attitudes toward finances, establishing goals, setting a budget, paying off debt, and sharing one's credit history with one's spouse can help make this subject less taboo.
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May 1, 2008 By:Lionel Shipman
Personal financial health should be reviewed regularly. Set a budget, assess insurance needs, and bundle services together for savings.
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March 1, 2008 By:Lionel Shipman
Children—and many parents—can benefit from the following financial responsibility tips.
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January 1, 2008 By:Lionel Shipman
When purchasing a home or some form of real estate property, inquire about potential real estate taxes, PMI, homeowner's insurance, and other add-ons, and make sure to budget for more than just the principal and interest payment of the mortgage loan.
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November 1, 2007 By:Lionel Shipman
What's the difference between "good debt" and "bad debt?"
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August 1, 2007 By:Lionel Shipman
Some fees have increased modestly whereas others have doubled in just a couple of years. At times, they are logical, but just as often seemingly unreasonable. Here's the skinny on common fees and how you can save some money.
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