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Taking steps to protect your identity now can have lasting benefits

Taking steps to protect your identity now can have lasting benefits If you're lost in a flurry of holiday gift wish lists and dreading a trip to the crowded mall, you're probably considering the convenience of shopping online. If so, you're not alone. With each passing year, more Americans are opting to do their holiday shopping from the convenience of their home computer, and that trend is expected to strengthen this year.

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Charitable giving: Important tips for tax season

Charitable giving: Important tips for tax season Charitable contributions are a great way to give back to those who need it most. Of course giving back is great for the soul, but it can also be good for the pocketbook, in the form of a tax deduction. When you begin tax preparations, keep those 2011 donations in mind.

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Is an associate degree right for you?

Is an associate degree right for you? From a young age, we're often told the path to a successful career leads through college. However, college is not a one-size-fits-all experience for everyone pursuing a post-secondary education. Where one person might stand to benefit from completing a degree at a four-year university, another may be just as well off with an associate degree.

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Buying a car? Avoid these wrong turns

Buying a car? Avoid these wrong turns Buying a car is like an epic adventure. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help ensure your car buying experience is a great adventure that doesn't turn into a detour to financial disaster. Here are some common wrong turns and how to avoid them.

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Gift cards help keep your holiday spending (and sanity) in check

Giving a great gift can be easier and more financially friendly than scouring the racks and websites. Gift cards are a perfect option to keep your holiday spending, and your sanity, in check while also giving your loved ones what they want.

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