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Bev O'Shea lives and works in the foothills of the Appalachians. A former editor of MSN's Smart Spending blog, she's a fan of sunsets, college football and free shipping.

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How I Dealt With Black Friday Buyer's Remorse
How to Deal With Black Friday Buyer’s Remorse
Let’s say you shopped the Black Friday and Cyber Week sales thi... read more

December 16, 2013

Personal Finance
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5 Creative Ways to Give Cash for Christmas
We know … just about everyone loves gift cards. Most people... read more

December 10, 2013

Personal Finance
Can a Debt Collector Call Your HR Department?
Can Debt Collectors Call Your Workplace?
You already know that potential employers can find out a bit abou... read more

December 2, 2013

Managing Debt
Why Your End-of-Year Bonus Isn't As Big As You Think
Why Your End-of-Year Bonus Isn’t As Big As You Think
We’re nearing the time of year when many businesses distrib... read more

November 22, 2013

Personal Finance
5 Holiday Shopping Traps to Avoid
5 Holiday Shopping Pitfalls to Avoid
Most of us are planning to spend a little more on holiday shoppin... read more

November 18, 2013

Personal Finance
Will a Bartender's Tips Hurt Her Chances of Buying a Home?
Bartender: Will Tips Hurt My Chances of Buying a Home?
A reader recently asked us if cash deposits to a checking account... read more

November 15, 2013

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