Boost Your Social Security Benefits

There is no perfect time to apply for Social Security. You can claim early and take a smaller monthly payment for a longer period of time. Or you can claim later, collecting a larger benefit that is based on a shorter life expectancy. Your decision depends on many things beyond your need for the money: whether you're married, your spouse's earnings compared with yours, how much you have saved and your health.Your goal is to maximize your Social Security...

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Commuting in Five Seconds

Amid the economy's many ailments, some good news has remained mostly off the radar: The at-home work force is growing, and it is encompassing new occupations ranging from radiology and nursing to auditing and teaching.The bad news: Fierce competition means your odds of landing one of these jobs are poor. And if you succeed, you will probably take a pay cut.For companies, home-based employees, independent contractors and freelancers are helping cut...

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To Act Like the Rich, Be Frugal

If you want to be rich, you need to stop acting like you have money in the bank and start living beneath your means. That's the message in the most recent book from Thomas J. Stanley, author of "The Millionaire Mind" and the "The Millionaire Next Door."Bankrate asked Stanley to explain what's fueling America's hyper-consumptive ways and unquenchable thirst for top-shelf brand vodka -- among other indulgences.Q: In your book "Stop Acting Rich...and...

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Top 10 Money Tips for Women

When it comes to women and finance, sometimes there's a disconnect between what women know and how they act, their ability as achiever and their financial underachieving, and between the power they have within reach and the powerlessness that rules their actions.Financial expert Suze Orman gives her list of the top 10 money tips for women to follow:1. Listen to Your GutWomen are compassionate toward those in need. Instead of going with their gut,...

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Asia stocks rebound after UAE pledges bank support

HONG KONG (AP) -- Asian stock markets rebounded Monday from their steep fall last week after the United Arab Emirates moved to contain the fallout from Dubai's debt crisis.AP - People walk past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, showing global markets including ...AP - People walk past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, showing global markets including ...Major markets jumped by...

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Cars On Finance

Buying cars on finance is something that almost everyone who owns a car will have to do. It can seem a bit overwhelming if you've never had a car purchase financed before. There are so many choices available to you, and so many details that are involved in purchasing cars on finance, that it's easy to just take all your advice from the lender. But there are some cars on finance tips and tricks that can help you get the best deal.Stick to Your BudgetDecide...

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