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The True Cost of Bike Ownership

March 5, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
The True Cost of Bike OwnershipLast fall, my wife’s bike was stolen. Don’t be too sympathetic. The bike was a hand-me-down from my dad that wasn’t really the right frame size for her. Her current job is a 10-block commute, so she walks to work...

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Should You Max Out Your 401(k)?

February 26, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
Should You Max Out Your 401(k)?Let’s start with a more basic question: Can you max out your 401(k)? The answer is: not likely. According to 2010 data from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, 6.7% of 401(k) participants contributed the maximum (then $16,500, now $17,500) to...

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Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry, An Interview with Helaine Olen

February 19, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry, An Interview with Helaine OlenAt a time when we have more personal finance advice than ever before, why are so many Americans in bad financial shape, and why do we say money is our number one worry in surveys? Helaine Olen, who has written...

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Financial Planning

Yours, Mine, and Ours: A Couple’s Guide to Money Management

February 12, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
Yours, Mine, and Ours: A Couple’s Guide to Money ManagementThis is my Valentine’s Day column, and it’s not about how to save on flowers or where to buy the top ten gifts guaranteed to impress your sweetheart. No, just as couples come up with their own holiday traditions, I...

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Mint.com Facebook Fan Q&A: What are Your Top Personal Finance Books?

February 5, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
Mint.com Facebook Fan Q&A: What are Your Top Personal Finance Books?Mint.com user and Facebook fan Aaron writes: It would be great to have a post that lists out some of the top books to read for personal finance. I know there are different types of people using Mint (ranging from...

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The Wallet Diet: Using Your Smartphone to Lighten the Load in Your Pocket

January 29, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
The Wallet Diet: Using Your Smartphone to Lighten the Load in Your PocketIt’s still January, and I’ve already made progress on one of my financial New Year’s resolutions: lighten my wallet. While I have made some progress, it’s just not very much progress. The story began last year. I was carrying a...

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Financial Planning

The 4 Basic Financial Accounts Everyone Should Have

January 22, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
The 4 Basic Financial Accounts Everyone Should HaveAt my other job, I write about food. Just as personal finance writers often return to favorite topics like Roth IRAs and not buying expensive coffee, every food writer eventually writes about their recommended basic set of kitchen tools. If...

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Housing Finances

The Ten Commandments of Home Buying

January 15, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
The Ten Commandments of Home BuyingA friend recently asked me for mortgage advice. I explained how to shop around for a good rate, and then I added my catchphrase: “You didn’t ask, but…” Like anyone involved in the world of finance, I’ve seen a lot...

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Investing Advice

The Fiscal Cliff: “The No-Big-Deal” Deal

January 8, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
The Fiscal Cliff: “The No-Big-Deal” DealHappy New Year! We have a deal. A so-called “fiscal cliff” deal, that is. The backstory on the fiscal cliff: Remember the debt ceiling debate in summer 2011? It sure seemed like a big deal at the time, and investing...

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What You Need to Know About Tax-Advantaged Accounts for 2013

January 2, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton
What You Need to Know About Tax-Advantaged Accounts for 2013Folks, I know what you’re whispering when I walk into the room: “That guy really knows his tax-advantaged accounts.” It’s my one superpower. (Well, I’m also pretty good at making omelets.) A New Year is upon us and now is...

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