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What to do if you get stopped for speeding

Every day, thousands of speeding tickets are issued to motorists on our nation's roads and highways. According to various sources, an estimated 40 million speeding tickets are issued each year (one for every five motorists) with an average fine of $150. What can you do to avoid a speeding ticket? And what should you do if you're stopped for speeding?

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Buying a fixer-upper? How to make the most of your remodel

With home prices and interest rates still low across the country, and inventories high, it's a great time to be in the market for a fixer-upper. By buying a house that needs some work, you can achieve your dream home for less than you would probably pay for a move-in-ready abode.

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Personalizing gives used vehicles that new-ride feel

Driving a shiny, new and powerful vehicle can be quite a thrill. Fortunately, you don't have to go into debt buying a new car or truck to get that feeling. With people holding on to their used vehicles longer, demand is growing for cost-effective, exciting ways to personalize automobiles.

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Your money: Last-minute tax tips

Are you among the millions of Americans who scramble every year to meet Uncle Sam's income tax filing deadline? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates that one-third of Americans wait until the last minute to file their personal income tax returns (for 2011 income tax returns, the deadline has been extended to April 17). If you count yourself among that group, it's important to realize the costs could be adding up - from missing important deductions that could affect the amount of your refund to incurring penalties from the IRS for not filing on time.

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Fixing your credit is doable

If you find yourself with less-than-good credit, you are not alone. Business Insider, an online business news website, reports that one in 50 households owes more than $20,000 in credit card debt. Coinciding with this alarming figure, the site further states that more than 2 million Americans look to credit counselors each year to avoid bankruptcy.

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