Forget the Bailout: Open Enrollment Reminder and TV Commercial Rage

Yesterday was pretty exhausting for everyone. So, today’s post focuses on the things we can do something about, like checking on our open enrollment periods and fighting back against commercials that assume American consumers are idiots. Open Enrollment Reminder Guardian Unlimited produced a video starring Mia Hamm about open enrollment. You might not want to check your 401K …

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What Is a Credit Union?

In my post about the advantages and disadvantages of moving your money to a small community bank, I didn’t address credit unions, which are also an alternative to the big banks. Credit unions and banks will feel similar to the average customer, but they are actually quite different, so here’s what you need to know. How Do …

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Tax Day Freebies

If you’re getting a refund, you’ve hopefully already filed your tax return. Why let the government keep that money any longer than you need to? If you’re a procrastinator, I hope you’ll make use of online tax software – I have reviews of TaxAct, TurboTax, and H&R Block at Home to help you decide. And to keep you fueled …

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Monsters and Scary Finances at the Carnivals

Happy Halloween! People must be scared by all the bad financial news, because I’ve got just two carnivals to share this week. First up, the Festival of Frugality #149 hosted by Living Well on Less. My post listing 7 homemade Christmas gifts that don’t suck was an editor’s pick. I also recommend Finding Financial Peace’s tip for shopping post-holiday sales for …

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