Monthly Archives: January 2010

Credit & Loans
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Credit Card Reform Act: What YOU Need To Know

The LearnVest Staff
Posted on January 25, 2010
Another day, another mailing chock full of fine print from your credit card company. But, as lenders prepare for the Credit Card Reform Act to take effect on February 22, they’re making lots of changes to their terms of service. More
Style & Beauty
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Keep Up Your Teeth–Even If You Don’t Have Dental Insurance!

Lisa Lacy
Posted on January 25, 2010
The Problem. You desperately need dental care, but your job does not provide benefits. Don’t worry — you’re not alone. According to the Freelancers Union, independent workers compose 30% of the nation’s workforce. Whether or not you’re in that one-third, you don’t have to go without More
Style & Beauty
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Don’t Pay That Medical Bill–Use a Negotiation Service!

Minda Zetlin
Posted on January 22, 2010
Okay, so you don’t have health insurance. Or your insurance has a low reimbursement limit or a high deductible. Or, you had to have your wisdom teeth out, and dental isn’t covered. However it happened, here you are, staring at More
Travel & Fun
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Something to Consider: Ditch Your Television (And Your Cable Bill)!

Bill Pfleging
Posted on January 21, 2010
The Problem. That TV habit of yours doesn’t come cheap. Digital cable and satellite customers pay nearly $75 per month on average (according to research firm Centris), and many pay more than $100. We’re talking about $1,000 per year for The More
Life & Money
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5 Google Tools You NEED To Know About

Stephanie Baum
Posted on January 21, 2010
Google is one of the most comprehensive internet tools for organizing your life, so use it wisely to save hundreds of dollars and hours of time. Free Reading. Search for magazines and books through Google Books, which allows you to More
Style & Beauty
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The Spring 2010 Look For Less

Nana-Adwoa Ofori
Posted on January 20, 2010
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Budgeting & Saving
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How Much Of Your Budget Should Go To What?

Minda Zetlin
Posted on January 19, 2010
The Problem. You try to stick to a budget, but it’s hard to know how much money you should allocate for housing, utilities, food, etc. The Solution. We’ve approximated how much of your salary should go to what, but different More
Credit & Loans
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Should You Consolidate Your Federal Student Loans?

Allison Kade
Allison Kade
Posted on January 19, 2010

Many LearnVesters have asked whether they should consolidate their government-issued student loans, and we listened. Here are three reasons to consolidate. More

Home & Decor
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The Internet: The World’s Largest Outlet Mall

Billie Hadley
Posted on January 19, 2010
The internet is pretty much the world’s largest outlet mall, and because every mall needs a directory, we’ve categorized some great online retailers below for your convenience. But, before you start shopping, remember: Buying something you don’t need is not More
Food & Health
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Choose Seasonal Produce And Save

Eileen Gunn
Posted on January 18, 2010
The Problem. Your twin New Year’s resolutions were to eat healthily and save money. The Solution. Simple: When grocery shopping, buy in-season produce. Because they’re more plentiful, seasonal fruits and vegetables are much cheaper than off-season produce shipped from other More