A son conceived 2 ½ weeks after a daughter A pregnant woman is pregnant again… at the same time, and they aren't twins! (Photo: wikipedia.org) Todd and Julia Grovenburg of Arkansas are expecting new additions to their family. However, unlike the vast majority of expectant mothers with two kids on the way, Julia Grovenburg isn’t going to ...

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Give the people what they want Why not get it right the first time when you try payday lending, credit unions? (Photo: wikipedia.org) Payday lending has been consistently bashed by banks and credit unions that have been eager to capitalize on a legitimate market where there is real demand. The overriding desire has been to get people ...

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With banks tightening their lending standards and credit card companies raising interest rates, borrowers are increasingly turning to an unusual source of money: other people. Read more about Peer-to-Peer Lending Catches On With Borrowers, Investors...

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This is a guest post from Kerry K. Taylor, author of Squawkfox, a blog where frugal living is fun. On today’s episode of The Personal Finance Hour, Jim and I will be discussing job-hunting skills. First, though, here’s Kerry’s advice about résumés. If you’re anything like my friends, your résumé is probably a little stale and ...

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  Retirement Portfolio Actual Target Asset Class / Fund % % Broad US Stock Market ($64,794) 33.8% 34% VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund DISFX - Diversified Stock Index Institutional Fund* FSEMX - Fidelity Spartan Extended Market Index Fund* US Small-Cap Value ($17,554) 9.1% 8.5% VISVX - Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund Real Estate (REITs) $18,004 9.4% 8.5% VGSIX - Vanguard REIT Index Fund Broad International Developed $46,820 24.4% 25.5% FSIIX - Fidelity Spartan International ...

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