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Here's the right way to handle a windfall.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/inheritance-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 08 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Becoming debt free may feel impossible, but with a payment strategy you can succeed.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/how-to-dig-out-of-credit-card-debt.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 08 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT You part with a lot of cash when you buy a home. Here are some expenses to tally.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/costs-buy-home.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 08 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT If there's a lien on your home and your wages are threatened, you've been hit with a judgment.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/creditors-attack-lien-legal.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 08 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT The rules that apply to inherited property in the U.S. also apply to inherited foreign property.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/capital-gains-tax-inherited-property.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 08 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Get educated on a 529 plan, a good course to set money aside toward earning a graduate degree.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/best-way-save-money-grad-school.aspx?pid=p:dlsMon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Regular maintenance is the way to protect your home from costly repairs.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/video-frugal-home-maintenance.aspx?pid=p:dlsMon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Bankrate's 2012 survey examines fees and features of prepaid debit cards.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/banking/best-prepaid-debit-cards.aspx?pid=p:dlsMon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT A prepaid card can cost you a bundle. Be aware of the fees before loading one with your money.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/banking/prepaid-debit-cards-carry-fistful-fees.aspx?pid=p:dlsMon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Before getting a prepaid debit card, check on the many fees you could be paying.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/banking/prepaid-debit-cards-fees.aspx?pid=p:dlsMon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT It's time for some diligent detective work if they say, "You owe," you say, "I don't know."http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/pay-old-debt-mystery.aspx?pid=p:dlsMon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Think of interest costs to decide how to put liquidity from your home into a new pool out back.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/refinance/refinancing-swimming-pool.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Times are tough for the jobless. Should you go back to school or just marry a Kardashian?http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/unemployed-get-job-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT You are not powerless, but one of these weaknesses may kill your wealth willpower.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/compulsive-shopping-traps.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Forget about turmoil in the Middle East. You can curb your fuel cost by altering your driving.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/tune-driving-save-gas.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Think you'll avoid repairs with a new car? Don't forget, it will need regular maintenance, too.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/fix-old-car-or-buy-new-car.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Does your house feel all empty inside? Here's how to sell a home that's unoccupied.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/selling-vacant-home.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Make sure your roof, windows and doors are battle-ready for bouts with big storms.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/home-shape-hurricane-season-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Know about rate risks and other downsides before relying on a HELOC for emergencies.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/home-equity/borrow-home-equity-just-in-case.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT It's easy to make mistakes but hard to recognize them. Take these steps to recover.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/5-bad-financial-decisions-and-how-to-recover-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Refinancing or getting a reverse mortgage can provide you cash and spare your retirement funds.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/don-t-you-dare-pay-off-mortgage-with-ira.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT You didn't keep track of your CD and it reached maturity. Here's what to expect and what to do.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/forgot-matured-cd.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Arkadi Kuhlmann, the chairman of ING Direct USA, explains why saving is important.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/banking/qa-ing-direct-usa-arkadi-kuhlmann.aspx?pid=p:dls"Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Some really big names have made some really bad decisions when it comes to investing.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/celebrity-bad-investments-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Not everyone can afford a large sedan, but these choices offer the best value in upscale cars.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/cheap-to-own-luxury-cars.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT If you're entitled to the $25,000 deduction, you have to claim it regardless of your other income.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/defer-passive-activity-loss.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT There are times when home sellers wish they hadn't used their property as a piggy bank.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/refinance/cash-out-refinance-hurt-sale.aspx?pid=p:dls"Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT You got a check that's less, or more, than you expected. Find out why and what to do about it.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/what-if-your-tax-refund-is-wrong-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Don't fall for that pouty face. Caving in to kids' money demands can put you in the poorhouse.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/5-dumb-ways-spend-money-kids.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Need conversation starters? These weather facts will blow your friends away at the next party.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/places-most-extreme-weather.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Are municipal bonds a good investment these days? What's the best way to invest in them?http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/municipal-bonds-investing-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Fees could be eating away at your 401(k) without you knowing about it.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/retirement/revealing-nest-egg-fees.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Comps. Homebuyers and sellers have heard of them. But what, exactly, are comparables?http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/comps.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Here's why you might wait with Social Security if you stay employed past full retirement age.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/work-take-social-security.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Rather than follow the crowd into an abyss, consider these savvy strategies for picking funds.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/choose-mutual-funds.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Paying a few days late won't ding your credit. Learn this and other secrets of playing your cards right.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/little-known-facts-credit-card.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Learn about the middlemen who can help lead you through the hills of health insurance.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/health-insurance-sherpa-agent-or-broker-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT With the changing retirement landscape, do you ask yourself if you'll ever get to retire?http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/retirement/working-longer-in-retirement.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Ask the right questions to know your property is protected from the big storms' wind and water.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/insuring-home-against-hurricane-damage.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Should a man keep paying on his bike when his ex-wife included the loan in bankruptcy?http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/ex-filed-bankruptcy-still-pay.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT What will it take to spur economic recovery in Florida? Chief economists weigh in.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/slow-steady-grows-florida-economy.aspx?pid=p:dlsTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT A family should be smart about using its college funding sources. That means federal aid, too.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/use-college-savings-student-loans.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Your carmaker knows best on when you should get an oil change.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/oil-change.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Do you change your oil too frequently? Follow your oil-life monitor. It may save you money.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/trust-cars-oil-life-monitor.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Insurance and planning help moms whose jobs don't offer much paid time off with a newborn.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/maternity-leave-lacking.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT After walking a mile in a pair of uncomfortable heels, Yeardley Smith started her own shoe line.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/celebrity-money/qa-yeardley-smith.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Adventurous investors may consider markets such as Vietnam, but they come with risk.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/frontier-markets-emerging-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Maybe it's the sandy beaches or the water, but these five cities had soaring home prices.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/q1-2012-home-values-5-best-markets.aspx?pid=p:dlsFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Ten-hut! Learn if troops can do better than the federal retirement plan and its new option.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/best-deployment-service-members-savings.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT A bundle of joy can cost a bundle, too. These tips will help you maximize your finances.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/frugal/stretch-budget-baby.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT You can't control the price at the pump, but you can keep fuel prices from driving you crazy.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/save-on-gas.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT A fraudster sullied your good credit. Don't let a fishy collection agency victimize you, too.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/identity-theft-now-collector.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Need money in a hurry? These tips will snag you a fistful of dollars without getting scammed.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/score-fast-cash.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT You can allocate the mortgage interest between your primary residence and the rental property.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/refi-home-buy-investment-property.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT These cities had the biggest drops in home value in 2012's first quarter, according to the NAR.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/q1-2012-home-values-5-worst-markets.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Watch out for fees on prepaid credit cards tempting you to park money for a high yield.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/banking/prepaid-debit-card-good-deal.aspx?pid=p:dlsThu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Cash-in? Cash-out? HARP? There's more than one way to refinance and grab today's low rates.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgages-plummet-swing-refi.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Children are expensive. But parents can take advantage of several child-related tax breaks.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/the-tax-joys-of-parenthood-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Does your homeowners policy reflect your current insurance needs? Re-evaluate your coverage.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/enough-home-insurance-coverage-1.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Find out if you have enough homeowners insurance to cover your house and valuables.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/home-insurance-coverage-infographic.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Each stock index mirrors a part of the market. Learn why none is a great gauge for all stocks.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/stock-indexes-market-clout.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT Divorce is messy, but it can get messier if you don't cut the credit card connection cleanly.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/close-credit-card-accounts-divorce.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT You think your broker is bananas. Be careful so breaking away doesn't cost you a bunch.http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/escape-bad-broker-transfer-fees.aspx?pid=p:dlsWed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT