Personal Finance

Magazine articles on personal finance, budgeting, saving money, and financial planning.

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The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Don't Screw Up That Balance Transfer What to know before transferring credit card debt to another card.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Credit Cards of the Rich and Famous If plain old plastic isn't your style, how about a luxury credit card from Sotheby's?
The Motley Fool April 18, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Save the Planet, Save Your Pennies To make a lasting impact on the planet and your wallet, consider making an investment of time and a little money in appliances and home improvements. They may cost a little upfront, but they'll save you money in the long run.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Shop for Title Insurance It's not easy to keep track of the myriad details when buying a home, but there's one cost that should get some attention: title insurance.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Gas Pump Pain Bad road habits can cost big bucks. Every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying $0.20 more per gallon. Here are a few driving tips to help you save money.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Kids and Cell Phones If you're thinking about getting cell phones for your tweens -- kids between 8 and 12 -- you'll want to get both the right phone and the right calling plan to ensure you're not suddenly surprised by a bill full of charges for ringtones and games.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Dayana Yochim	Cheap Travel Cheat Sheet Cut the cost of those tan lines with this guide to scheduling your summer fun. The best way to pay for R&R is to plan ahead and pay cash. However, that's not the M.O. for most travelers.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Selena Maranjian	How Much Personal Liability Insurance Do You Need? The world of insurance can be confusing, but it's critical to pay attention to it, lest you end up facing a disaster unprepared.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Your Money or Your Time? Ever stop to think how much extra money you spend just because you've run out of time -- time to fix dinner, time do the laundry, etc. Here are a few ideas to recapture some of those lost dollars.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Go Shopping Via Reverse Auctions With traditional auctions, buyers bid on items, driving up the price until no one wants to bid anymore or the time runs out. With reverse auctions, an item's price starts out high, and then drops -- until someone buys it, ideally.
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