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Every year, the American Banker's Association presents Get Smart About Credit Day to help educate young people about the importance of using credit wisely.  While this event targets…

Ikea Impulse Spending I consider myself a smart shopper. I'm always on the lookout for a bargain and I often deliberate for months over something as simple as new sheets or a water…

Elsewhere on Military.com, 5 Money Mistakes that Smart People Make is short and useful!  I know that I'm especially guilty of number 1 and number 4.  I easily stress over small…

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