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LastDollar February 2013 Net Worth

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LastDollar February 2013 Net WorthNaked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis, and February is “insurance month.” I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series…

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“Why would I want to live in misery just so I have a few more dollars when I’m old?”
This is an exact quote from a recent reader email, and I hear variations on the theme all the time.
I completely understand where the question is coming from, but the question is based on a few assumptions that aren’t really factual…

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What the duck!
First Republic is one of four banks I do business with. They are a boutique bank known for their quality of service. When you go into one of their branches you don’t stand in line and wait for a teller to serve you behind a bullet proof window. Instead, you actually sit at a bank officer’s desk to deposit a check, open up a CD, or pay your mortgage…

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What is your background with debt and how did you conquer the financial obstacles in your life?
My story is very similar to others. It’s the story of grad-school and being newly married.
Suddenly it wasn’t just about me–it was about providing for my spouse and our growing family…

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5 debt lessons from ‘Braveheart’

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This guest post is by Ben Edwards of MoneySmartlife.com. His book “Debt Heroes,” which chronicles the stories of 21 people who got out of debt, was published in December. Get Rich Slowly readers may download a free copy of the book from Sunday, March 24, through Thursday, March 28 on Amazon.com. Ask anyone struggling to pay off big loans whether debt is oppressive and their answer will likely be yes…

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Choosing the Beneficiaries for Life InsuranceWhen you purchase a life insurance policy for yourself or a family member, there are a number of important decisions to be made. Deciding what company to choose, how much cover to purchase and what type of policy you need are all vital. But once you’ve determined each of these factors, there is still one more important decision to make…

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