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Personal Finance is a catch-all for anything that falls under the umbrella of taking care of your money. A lot of people think of their personal finances as some "other" thing they don't always have to pay attention to. I think it's integral to your life and health.

Take a look at the articles below and get your personal finances in shape.

The Best Personal Finance Articles of 2010

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The end of the year – it’s a time to look back and remember all that’s happened. It’s also a time to reflect on the best of the best for the year.  I thought it would be fun to put out a call to those in the personal finance community and ask for their best article of the year.  These are articles that either the author thought was their best work or perhaps the readers responded strongly to.  I think as you read through these you’ll find a lot of gems, great information, interesting stories, and even a little controversy.  Enjoy!

The following are the best of personal finance articles in 2010:
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Charge Cards Are Not Credit Cards – Understanding the Difference

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People often assume a charge card is just another way to say credit card but that is not the case. A charge card is a completely different entity than a credit card.  If you have never used a charge card, you should know what sets them apart from the regular plastic credit cards you may already have in your wallets.

What Is a Charge Card?

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What To Do With Your Money In Your 20s, 30s, And 40s – Ideas From Generation Earn

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Most of us don’t move through life in pre-determined stages, but there are still some generalizations we can make about money and age. These ideas for what to do with your money in your 20s, 30s, and 40s come from my new book, Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, which was just published by Ten Speed Press.

In your 20’s:

Invest in your career. Your career is the one place where it makes sense to splurge.  This might mean investing in the services of a career coach, or taking a leadership development class.  It could mean something as seemingly superficial as working with a personal shopper to make sure your wardrobe helps you look and feel good at work.  Or perhaps purchasing some guide books about your chosen field.  Investing in your career now, when you have time, can pay off hugely later.
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Sell Your Crap – Interview And New eBook From Adam Of Man Vs Debt

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I was excited to hear that Adam of Man Vs Debt was working on a new eBook.  I was even more excited to see the finished product – Sell Your Crap: Turn Your Clutter Into Cash.
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Financial Krav Maga: Personal Finance Self Defense for the Modern Era

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In East Asia, you probably know about the ninja and samurai. In Israel, there are soldiers trained in Krav Maga.  For those of you who don’t know, Krav Maga is a martial art developed in Israel.  It does not have the long tradition of respect, personal growth, and honor that come to mind when you think of Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu.  It was developed for one purpose, to survive.
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