Monthly Archives: November 2009

Insurance & Estate Planning
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1 Financial Opportunity to Be Thankful For

The LearnVest Staff
Posted on November 25, 2009

Saving for retirement doesn’t sound very exciting, but to be able to enjoy all your fun activities, you have to start planning for it. Now. Here’s how. More

Credit & Loans
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Letter From Haiti: Your Credit Line is a Privilege!

Kathleen O'Neill
Posted on November 25, 2009

From the perspective of a New Yorker-turned-lender living in Haiti: Why you should appreciate your credit and not abuse it. More

Life & Money
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Swapping: It’s the New Shopping

Catey Hill
Posted on November 24, 2009

Swapping is the new shopping—but better! Why shell out when you can just swap something of yours for the object of your desire? Here’s how to do it. More

Life & Money
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How to Get Your Stylish Holiday Fix on a LearnVest Budget

The LearnVest Staff
Posted on November 23, 2009

Thanksgiving Eve, a.k.a. Black Wednesday, is the biggest bar night of the year. You want to look your best, and we’ll help you do so without breaking the bank. More

Life & Money
Shopping Madness
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Black Friday Stats That Will Blow Your Mind!

The LearnVest Staff
Posted on November 23, 2009

We know the discounts will lure most of you out to shop on Black Friday. Here are some stats, to help you be the smartest, most discerning shoppers out there. More

Food & Health
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Spin Together a Quick, Easy, Menu

The LearnVest Staff
Posted on November 23, 2009

Just in time for the holidays! We love good food, but we never have the time or energy to come up with menus on our own. This go-to iPhone app may help. More

Life & Money
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Friday Financial Confessions: Third Week of November Edition

The LearnVest Staff
Posted on November 20, 2009

We thought it would be a nice group catharsis to send along some financial confessions. We advise you to read ‘em, learn from ‘em, and NEVER repeat ‘em. More

Food & Health
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Thanksgiving Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper…

The LearnVest Staff
Posted on November 20, 2009

One good thing about these times: Food prices are dropping because of deflation. We’ve prepared a list of tips to help you save big on the big dinner. More

Career
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Furnish a Chic Home Office on a Shoestring

Vicki Contavespi
Posted on November 20, 2009

In this age of “jobless recovery,” why not create your own business? Read our list to find out what you’ll need. More

Life & Money
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Save, Don’t Splurge—Top 5 Drugstore Beauty Buys

Lemondrop
Posted on November 20, 2009

Feeling the economic pinch, but refuse to scrimp on primping? Fortunately, with a few drugstore finds, getting gorgeous doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny. More