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5 unusual ways to make extra money 01/29/2015 09:00am • If you're looking to find ways to make easy money, then you're in the right place. Looking for new job or getting a raise at your existing one are not your only options when it comes to boosting your income. If you're open to putting ads on your car or to being the next NASA test subject, then here 11 Ways to Boost Your Emergency Fund 01/27/2015 07:00pm • Most personal finance experts agree that we should all have an emergency fund of some sort -- a ready supply of cash to see us through life's rough patches. That cash can pay for a needed car repair, a leaky faucet, a lost or stolen smartphone or even living expenses for a short period of time in ca Guide to government claims for pothole damage 01/26/2015 02:09pm • WASHINGTON – In the days and weeks ahead, potholes will bloom on area roads as predictably as flowers in spring.  Driving into a pothole can cause a blown tire, a bent wheel rim or worse yet,  damage to the car’s suspension system. Many motorists may be unaware that they can submit pothole 11 Tips for Paying Off More Than $100,000 in Debt 01/22/2015 07:00pm • A few years ago, Travis Pizel and his wife, Vonnie, found themselves in crisis. The Rochester, Minnesota, couple had good jobs and lived well, eating out frequently, buying what they wanted and taking vacations to water parks with their two children. But a letter from their credit card company advi How to Never Miss a Payment Again 01/22/2015 07:00pm • Missed payments can lead to a financial tsunami. Forget to pay your electric bill, and you could find yourself in a dark, Internet-less house. Miss a payment on life insurance, and you could lose your policy -- which, at worst, could catapult your family into financial jeopardy if, say, you passed 7 Perks Hiding in Your Insurance Policy 01/21/2015 07:00pm • The next time something really bad happens to you, check the terms of your insurance policies. There's a chance you may be covered. By bad, we mean something expensive, of course. If something expensive happens to you, consult your insurance policy or contact your agent. While you're probably just White House releases text of State of the Union 01/20/2015 09:03pm • WASHINGTON -- The White House has released the prepared text of the State of the Union Address, and unlike in the custom of previous years, they have allowed the media to disseminate it freely. “There is a ritual on State of the Union night in Washington,” the White House said in a post on Me Does Everyone Need a Credit Card? 01/15/2015 07:00pm • Americans' reliance on credit cards has been declining steadily since the Great Recession, according to an April 2014 Gallup poll. In fact, respondents reported that they are carrying less credit card debt overall and are more likely than to pay their balance in full and on time compared to the earl 36 Top Health Care Jobs of 2015 01/12/2015 07:00pm • An industry dedicated to quality care Demand for support staff for top-tier professionals, home health care needs for aging Americans and affordable quality care are driving employment increases throughout the health care industry. That growing need is partly why health care jobs claim seven of t 7 Ways to Save More Money This Year 01/12/2015 07:00pm • It might be hard to believe, but a new year is upon us. Whether you believe in establishing New Year's Resolutions or not, many people see the turn of the calendar as a perfect opportunity to start on things that fell by the wayside the year prior. According to Statistic Brain, 34 percent of Ameri 5 Bills Your Smartphone Can Eliminate 01/12/2015 07:00pm • You likely associate your smartphone and data plan as a hefty expense you have to deal with each month, but have you considered the number of ways your smartphone can save you money? Not only are there dozens of ways your phone can reduce expenses through apps that provide coupons, gas station loc 7 (Recently Extended) Tax Breaks That Will Save Taxpayers Money 01/08/2015 07:00pm • You know all those tax breaks that were scheduled to expire at the end of 2014? More than 50 of them didn't expire after all but were extended at the last minute by Congress and the president with the Tax Increase Prevention Act, which was signed Dec. 19, 2014. That's good news for people who have How to Pay Medical Bills You Simply Can't Afford 01/07/2015 07:00pm • If you're financially savvy, you probably know a thing or two about saving on health care. You know how to use your insurance wisely, about checking around for treatments and how preventive care saves money. What you may not know, however, is that you can save money even after you get a bill for med Express 'Assist' on 95 & 495 Express is free, sort of 01/03/2015 12:04pm • WASHINGTON -- Now that the 95 Express Lanes are our new reality, here's one free feature you might not know about.  It's an emergency road service called "Express Assist."  It's also available on the 495-Express Lanes.   "Express Assist" says Mike McGurk, a spokesman with Trans 6 Ways to Get Your Financial Health in Order for 2015 12/24/2014 07:00pm • The end of the year can be hectic. Between juggling parties, last-minute holiday shopping, travel and spending time with family and friends, the last thing we want to do is think about our financial health. While it's tempting to put off reviewing your finances until the new year, you might lose the