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Friday, May 18, 2012

Features

Make Tracks: Traveling by Train for Your Next Trip
The thought of taking the train to your next travel destination might conjure images of vintage Westerns or classic Alfred Hitchcock films. But trains are anything but modes of transportation from the past.

May Financial Fitness Challenge—Make a Trial Run Before Big Money Moves
Approach big financial changes with an audition phase. That gives you time to tweak the details and improve your odds for success.

Keeping Good Records Helps Sustain Small Businesses
The dreamers who start small businesses focus on doing what they love. But if they want to keep the business going, they need to make time to create and maintain financial records.

Consumer News

• Advice for 2012 graduates on H&FF Radio
• Pay medical bills, protect credit
• More news

Coming Soon

Don't Miss Out on Retirement Plan Pretax Dollars
Your most important financial goal is to accumulate enough money so you can retire in comfort. To do this, contribute the max to your retirement plans and start as soon as you start working.

What's Your Story/Survey

Gas prices have risen this year well ahead of the summer driving season, which typically pumps up fuel prices. Snap Survey wonders, how will gas prices affect your summer travel plans?

Calculators

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• Calculator: When Rebates Beat Low-Rate Loans
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• Calculator: What Is My Net Worth?
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• Calculator: How Does Inflation Affect Prices?
• Calculator: What Will My Monthly Mortgage Payment Be?
• Calculator: What Will It Take to Pay Off My Balance?
• Calculator: What Will It Take to Save for a College Education?
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