December 2011

Fine-Tune Your Finances for 2012

December 29, 2011
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At NerdWallet, we’re all about the facts. That being said, we’re here to tell you that the ancient Mayan astronomers and your crazy aunt have no conclusive evidence that the world is going to end in 2012, and neither do you. Now that we’ve eliminated that from your list of excuses, it’s time to start [...]

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Buried in Bills? Use Manilla to Cut Down on Clutter

December 27, 2011
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Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions yet? Maybe you’re thinking you shouldn’t bother. Aren’t they the same every year anyway? You know how it goes. This year, you’re going to get organized. Really. You totally mean it this time! But sure enough, February rolls around, and you realize the only thing you’ve done to [...]

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Got a Smartphone and a Spare Minute? 4 Ways to Give Back

December 24, 2011
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The gist: It’s the holidays, so you’re probably waiting in line, whether it’s the checkout or airport security line. If you’ve got a smartphone and a minute to spare, you can still give back. It’s Christmas Eve, and everyone’s feeling the added stress. Whether or not you celebrate the holiday, you’re facing interminable lines in [...]

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Consumers Union Pushes for Mobile Payment Fraud Protection

December 23, 2011
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When you use your cell phone or tablet to purchase a digital product, like an app, the charge is added to your monthly wireless bill. However, if something goes wrong with your transaction, or someone steals your device and buys apps in your name, your rights will vary wildly depending on your wireless provider and [...]

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3 Questions on Giving, Answered

December 23, 2011
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The gist: We all feel that philanthropic spirit this time of year, but as they say, the devil is in the details. We’ll help you navigate the nonprofit world. It’s the holiday season, and a perfect time to step back and think of those less fortunate. Do you have a loving family, a roof over [...]

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Chase Freedom Categories for 2012: Get Them Bonus Rewards

December 22, 2011
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Chase just announced the 2012 bonus categories for the Freedom, one of our favorite cards. As a refresher, the Chase Freedom offers 5% cash back on bonus categories that change quarterly, up to $1,500 in purchases each quarter, and an unlimited 1% back elsewhere. It also gives $100 as a signup bonus if you spend [...]

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5 Ways to Support Charity through Social Media

December 22, 2011
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The gist: Use social media tools to promote and keep in touch with your favorite charity. Giving money to charity is great, but sometimes you wish you could do more. If you don’t have much time to campaign or volunteer, that’s okay. There are still plenty of ways to stay engaged. Thanks to social media, [...]

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4 Volunteer Opportunities to Promote Financial Literacy

December 21, 2011
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The holidays are a great time to think about giving back. Many nonprofits are struggling to stay afloat in these tough economic times, and extra help from volunteers is always appreciated. Whether you’re serving food in a soup kitchen or walking dogs at an animal shelter, there are tons of ways to get involved. Since [...]

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Stuff Your Stockings Fee Free: Gift Card Protections and Regulations

December 20, 2011
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You know you’ve joined the big kid club when a majority of your Christmas presents come in envelopes instead of the giant, gift-wrapped boxes lining the bottom of the tree. Though I wish I could revert back to the days when my Christmas list looked like a Toys R Us catalog, growing up means your [...]

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4 Ways to Make Sure the IRS Knows You’re Giving

December 20, 2011
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The gist: When you give to charity this year, be sure to follow these steps to get a tax break come April. Your donations don’t just help the receiving charity; they bring you numerous benefits as well. Aside from the simple pleasure of knowing you’re helping something bigger than yourself, you also receive a deduction [...]

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