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July 31st, 2012

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Are You Cut Out to Buy a Fixer Upper? ?The lure of real estate investing is great. This article outlines what it takes to buy, renovate, and resell real estate. Find out if this potentially lucrative endeavor is for you. Consider investing $125,000 for a run down home in a nice neighborhood. Next, invest $10,000 in cosmetic updates; clean up the yard and plant some flowers, paint the front door, give the inside new paint, carpeting, and upgrade the kitchen counter tops.? Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance

Why I Don?t (Usually) Use Cash. ?I very rarely carry cash anymore. There are just so few things these days where I actually need cash (cover charges are the only thing that come to mind right now, and tips at the airport) and ever since I got out of credit card debt, I?ve been responsible about using credit cards so that I always pay off the balance.? Frugal Portland

Changing Jobs? Why Cashing Out Your 401(k) Could Be a Costly Mistake. ?Employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k)s, have made it easier than ever for employees to save for retirement.? You Have More Than You Think

How to Become a Great Haggler. ?In many parts of Asia and Africa, haggling is part of the culture, with children learning how to do it by the time they reach five or six. Although haggling for food often is considered inappropriate, haggling for just about any good or service is expected.? Payoff Blog

7 Tips for Saving Money on Wedding Music. ?In college, figuring out music for your party was as easy as picking a playlist on your MP3 player. But when you?re planning your wedding, it can be more complicated than choosing a menu.? SavvySugar

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