Peter McDougall

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Peter McDougall is a freelance writer who lives in Freeport, Maine, with his wife and their dog.
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Gift Cards Ring Up Hidden Pitfalls

By Peter McDougall

The ever-popular gift card makes shopping easy, but be wary of a few disadvantages.

10:29AM 11/26/08

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Scrimp on 401(k) Now, Pay Dearly Later

By Peter McDougall

Halting contributions to your 401(k) plan in tough times can add up to tens of thousands of dollars when you retire.

11:14AM 11/24/08

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5 Tips to Control Credit-Card Use

By Peter McDougall

To keep spending under control this holiday shopping season, consider these five steps.

03:37PM 11/21/08

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Mistakes Plague Most Credit Reports

By Peter McDougall

Your credit report probably contains mistakes, which can be as detrimental as fraud.

01:44PM 11/19/08

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Buy a Car at Fire-Sale Prices

By Peter McDougall

If you have the money and access to credit, it's a buyer's market in the car industry.

11:02AM 11/18/08

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First-Time Homebuyers Have an Edge

By Peter McDougall

Despite the mortgage crisis, it's a great time to find a home.

02:14PM 11/14/08

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Have Snorkel, Will Travel

By Peter McDougall

This winter, head south for a vacation of snorkeling or diving off these still-clean islands.

11:28AM 11/14/08

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The Unemployment Survival Guide

By Peter McDougall

Keeping your financial house in order is even more important if you've recently lost your job.

11:20AM 11/13/08

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Before Refinancing, Crunch Hidden Numbers

By Peter McDougall

When it comes time to refinance, consider costs, not just potentially lower rates, in your decision.

11:35AM 11/11/08

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Is Your Home Equity Line of Credit Safe?

By Peter McDougall

Your home equity line of credit may be frozen if the value of your house has fallen.

04:45PM 11/07/08

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