Money
Your guide to personal finance from Marie Claire, with news and features from financial experts.
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5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Features It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Now that most Americans have filed their tax returns—an estimated 10 million applied for extensions—the wait is on for the much-anticipated refund checks. This year the IRS says the average tax refund is $2,464. Those checks will soon be followed by an “economic stimulus check” of between $300 and $1200, depending on whether you’ve got a family. The Federal government (and retailers) hope your newfound feelings of prosperity will translate into a trip to the local mall where you’ll pump your cash right back into the moribund economy. Before you blow your cash on car payments or flat screens, it’s worth honestly considering your financial situation before making any decisions.
By Jihan Thompson Published
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7 Ways to Save Money
How To A new book offers realistic rules for saving — and spending — it.
By Sarah Wexler Published
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How to Save Money While Traveling
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How to Invest in Real Estate
How To Real estate investors are a different breed.
By Ian Parrish Published
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Career Guide: 5 Women To Learn From
Features Define Yourself in Your Career - Tips to Sucess
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The Million-Dollar Question
We're better educated, better read, and better at launching a business. So why, when it comes to managing money, do women lag behind?
By Meghan Daum Published
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How to Invest in the Stock Market
How To Guide to playing the stock market.
By Igor Purlantov Published
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