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Personal Finance

The New Money Mantra: Less Is More

Managing your money can seem complex, but the principles of mindfulness and simplicity can be useful in prioritizing and streamlining.

AJ Smith

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Personal Finance

The New Money Mantra: Less Is More

Managing your money can seem complex, but the principles of mindfulness and simplicity can be useful in prioritizing and streamlining.

AJ Smith

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Personal Finance

6 Reasons Early Retirement Might Be Wrong for You

Early retirement can seem like a dream — and it may be for some — but it carries some risks worth considering.

AJ Smith

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mortgages

How to Pick the Right Mortgage Lender

Finding real estate you want to buy often goes hand in hand with finding a mortgage lender. Here's are some things to consider.

AJ Smith

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Personal Finance

What Exactly Is a Pension?

Chances are, your parents had a pension to retire on. But the vast majority of younger workers won't. Here's how retirement planning is different now.

AJ Smith

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Credit Cards

3 Ways to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards

Deployed wisely, credit cards can turn spending you'd do anyway into rewards. Here's how to get the maximum value for yours.

AJ Smith

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Managing Debt

How to Retire Debt-Free: A 4-Step Checklist

If you're hoping for a debt-free retirement, you need a strategy. Here's what to do to make it happen.

AJ Smith