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Inflation Outpaces Pay Raises

Employees are expecting another pay raise this year on par with last, but the increase may be offset by rising inflation rates and lower bonuses

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How to Deal with Inflation

Inflation is a word that many people hear in the news but do not fully understand. Simply put, inflation is when you pay more for ...

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Do Lawmakers Need to Interfere?

Students have been increasingly targeted by credit card companies and lawmakers are finally starting to notice. Times may be difficult for homeowners, but teenagers with ...

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Practical Tips at the ATM

Automated Teller Machines (or ATMs) are among the most popular methods for people to get cash out of their checking accounts. Naturally, this has attracted ...

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More Fees on the Radar for Airlines

Airlines are having trouble these days staying afloat amid higher jet fuel prices and tighter consumer spending. Some have grounded planes and cancelled routes, but ...

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How Does Inflation Affect You?

Rising inflation in the United States is changing the rules for savings, as the majority of the things you buy every day increase. Food prices ...

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Consumers to Travel on the Cheap

Americans may be feeling the heat of the high gas prices, a weak dollar, and a struggling economy, but that isn't stopping them from vacationing. ...

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Be Smart About Family Loans

Thinking of taking a new loan? Wondering where you can find the best possible terms? The truth is that so-called 'family loans' may be the ...

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Mutual vs. Index Funds

Information on investing can often be somewhat dry and technical, but when your money is on the line, you should always be informed about your ...

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Why You Need a Will

A death brings with it many responsibilities for the family of the deceased. The family needs to make funeral arrangements, call family members and deal ...

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