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Dispelling Myths About Universal Healthcare

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I had been a supporter of universal, yes, I’ll say it—socialized—healthcare long before I moved to Italy. Now that I’ve been here for a few years, I am officially a True Believer. I wish that every registered voter in the U.S. who…
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How Women Approach Money Differently, and Why it Works

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Most women would rather have a root canal than talk about money with a professional. Intense and often complicated feelings surround our relationship with money. Shame, guilt, anger, inadequacy, grief and confusion can cloud decision-making,…
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Why You Should Insure Your Kid's Tech Gadgets!

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Blood rushing to your head.  You’re not sure whether to cry, scream or do both.  But no matter what you do it’s not going to fix it.  If you’ve ever broken, lost or had one of you or your tween’s tech gadgets stolen, you know what…
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3 Things Every Woman Should Know
 About Herself & Her Money

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If you’re a woman, chances are good that in the years ahead, it will be you and you alone who’s responsible for managing your money. That could be a problem: Even among the very affluent, many women admit they know little to nothing about…
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Mamiverse’s Best Financial Tips for Parents

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Finances are an important part of our lives, whether we like it or not. At least twice a year we should reassess them and clean house, so to speak, as well as address any thorny issues. Confronting our financial challenges head-on makes them…
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Get Your Financial Business Together Done Now

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There is something I've been meaning to do for a long time, but I've been putting it off for years. Every time I see my husband sitting at his computer paying the bills, a voice goes off in my head: “Get it done now, get it done now.” I…
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How To Really Save Money On Car Insurance

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While most of us dread dealing with insurance matters, I think it’s safe to bet we all love saving money. And chances are, you’re paying more than necessary for your car insurance. So why not invest an hour or two to make sure you’re…
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Innovative & Easy Ways to Earn Extra Money

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Most of us could use a little extra cash, but few of us moms—working, stay-at-home or work-at-home—have the time to take on a part-time job with fixed hours. Here are some fun, innovative ways to bring in more income, without having to…

Explain Like I’m Five: Stock Market Volatility

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We love this new video series from Reddit, based on their very popular and informative Explain Like I’m Five page. Despite the copious news coverage of stock market volatility, it’s still a mystery to those of us without advanced Economics…