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#273 4 Reasons Why Americans Retire in the Dominican Republic

Many Americans have looked at overseas destinations for retirement living. With a lower cost of living, better climates and more hospitable locals, many locations outside the United States provide better retirement options.The Dominican Republic, for example, is a great retirement option t... see more

#251 5 Times Cash Rewards Credit Cards Come In Handy

Life is one big unpredictable journey, and when the unexpected happens it often comes with surprise expenses. Utilizing a credit card with cash rewards during emergencies can help you get through tough times and buy you time to pay off costs you didn't plan for, and even reap a cash back reward.... see more

#234 5 Articles to Refresh Your Financial Literacy

Like picking up a book and comprehending the words on each page, financial literacy means being able to pick up a bill, bank statement or transaction history and truly understand how it affects you. Not everyone is at the same stage of financial literacy. Some may need to learn a lot, but many si... see more

#226 The Average Cost of Dental Insurance in America

According to a report by the National Association of Dental Plans and Delta Dental Plans Association, approximately 205 million Americans, roughly 64% of the population, had dental insurance coverage at the end of 2014.Most people get their coverage from an employer or organizational group... see more

#223 Private Jet Charter Vs. First Class: What's Best?

Some people may give you flack for asking the question, but if you're able to afford it, private jets are worth considering – especially if you're traveling with a group or to a location far from larger airports. Both private jets and first class seating on commercial flights are expensive and ... see more

#159 Five Creative Ways To Pay For College

If your financial aid package isn't helping as much as you need, there are other ways to fund your education. From asking the Internet for help to starting your own company, these creative alternatives to boring old scholarship applications can often reduce your college costs.1. Ge... see more

#153 Understanding Different Types of Life Insurance

Individuals utilize life insurance policies to effectively transfer the risk of financial loss to a third party due to death. Life insurance carriers take on the financial obligation to pay a specified death benefit in return for premiums paid by policy owners for a set amount of time as defined ... see more

#146 Build Your Credit Score

Getting your first credit card can be a challenge. Few banks will offer a credit card to someone without a credit history, so how do you build that history? You're not facing this problem alone. About 50 million Americans don't have a credit history. That can make it difficult to buy a ca... see more

#143 How To Handle A Windfall

Note: This article is from J.D. Roth, who founded Get Rich Slowly in 2006. J.D.'s non-financial writing can be found at More Than Money, where he recently wrote about the difference between moderators and abstainers.When my father died in 1995, he left behind a small life ... see more

#141 How to Challenge & Win A Credit Card Dispute

It is fairly common to occasionally have an incorrect charge appear on your credit card bill. Whether your credit card information was stolen or a legitimate charge was made for the wrong amount, here are some strategies for disputing a charge with your credit card company.The Fair Credit ... see more

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