MrChrister

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How much did the holidays cost for you this year, compared to last year?

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dec 27 at 20:04 MrChrister 2,323●2●10

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How does the envelope budgeting system work?

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jan 29 at 15:50 Nathon HouseholdBudgetNerd.com 151●4

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What are some tips for getting the upper hand in car price negotiations?

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mar 2 at 15:15 Dan 21●1

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How do you file your income taxes? Software, Paper or Other (e.g. use a professional)?

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Should I finance a new home theater at 0% even though I have the cash for it?

What is the difference between a charge card and a credit card?

I rent out a room in my house, do I have to report the rent as income?

Someone asks you to co-sign a loan. How to reject & say “no” nicely or politely?

Are you just shooting yourself in the foot if you give to charities that solicit door to door or over the phone?

I’m a teenager - Why do people use mortgages, when they could just pay for the house in full (cash)?

At what age should I begin discussing money - saving, spending, investing - with my child / children?

What is the best way to go about cleaning up a poor credit rating?

What was one of your biggest money mistakes, and what did you learn from it?

If I have some old gold jewellery, is it worth it to sell it for its melt value?

What are some quick and easy ways to save money?

What are some tips to help avoid impulse-buying?

What are some tips & tricks to avoid going deep into debt during the holiday season?

Home Renovations are expensive.. Should I only pay cash for them?

How much is inflation?

How often should I check my own credit score? If I do so, will my own inquiry reflect poorly on my score?

Has anyone found U.S. Savings Bonds to be effective investing?

How can I minimize losses on an upside down mortgage for a condo I no longer live in?

What are the risks & rewards of being a self-employed independent contractor / consultant vs. being a permanent employee?

Homeowners: How did YOU get a deposit for your home?

Should we use an expected inheritance to invest in a rental property with cash, i.e. no mortgage?

[meta] How to explain the concept of Basically Money (this site) to others?

Bank of the Sierra: Are they legit? How can the checking interest APY be so high?

Is it legal to hire people to generate traffic on a website?

Shares; are they really only for the rich/investors?

Stability of a Broker: What if your broker goes bankrupt? Could you lose equity in your account?

Can you have a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA? What about two separate IRA accounts of the same type?

Homeowners: How can you protect yourself from a financial worst-case scenario?

Is there an easy way to compare store or credit card loyalty programs? How can I tell which is best?

I keep receiving letters from banks saying I’m pre-approved for credit. Is this junk mail? Are they allowed to do this?

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