Personal Finance

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The Motley Fool March 15, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Don't Fight for Money An unplanned estate can tear a family apart in unexpected ways.
The Motley Fool March 12, 2004 Robert Brokamp	Where Not to Stash Your Cash You should have some easily accessible assets at the ready. But where should you stash that cash? Here are five candidates for the worst places.
The Motley Fool March 12, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Act Rich Stop envying the affluent. Start emulating their behavior. Saving your money and investing like the rich do.
The Motley Fool March 11, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Lenders Sharing Secrets Word is getting around, and banks are comparing notes about your credit.
The Motley Fool March 10, 2004 Robert Brokamp	Your Real Risk Tolerance What have you done to mitigate your "paycheck risk"? Risk is usually discussed in terms of portfolio volatility. But there are other risks that could harm your net worth more than a bear market. Living way beyond your means and not protecting your paycheck can cost far more than poor asset allocation in your 401(k).
The Motley Fool March 9, 2004 Dave Braze	9 Ways to Pay Off Debt You can dig yourself out of the quicksand.
The Motley Fool March 8, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Equality for Unmarrieds? The truth is in the checkbooks, tax returns, and insurance policies of the unwed. It's clear that those without an official marriage certificate are handicapped when it comes to equal financial rights. Tips on how to save yourself some financial headaches if you're not married.
BusinessWeek March 15, 2004 Carol Marie Cropper	Why Health Savings Accounts May Flop It's that time of year: Accountants are reminding you to make contributions to tax-favored plans such as IRAs and 401(k)s. This year brings a new option -- the Health Savings Account, approved late last year in the same bill that gave seniors prescription-drug coverage. But don't rush to sign up: You almost certainly don't qualify.
The Motley Fool March 4, 2004	Budgeting Made Easy You don't have to track every penny to have an effective financial plan. The secret is setting priorities. Pay yourself first, then pay your bills, then you can blow what's left with a clear conscience.
The Motley Fool March 4, 2004	Term vs. Cash Value Insurance Don't spend more than you need to on insurance. Deciding if you need term life or cash value insurance.
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