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Jeremy Vohwinkle is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, the Financial Planning writer at About.com, and founder of Generation X Finance.

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How to Have a Memorable Valentine’s Day Without Spending Any Money

Published Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 13:37 by Generation X Finance

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of spending money you don’t have on things that you don’t need. If you’re looking for ways to make your loved ones feel special this February 14th but don’t want to go broke doing so, you’ve come to the right place. Consider this your guide to a fun and free Valentine’s Day. […]

How to Check Your Tax Refund Status and When It Will Be Deposited

Published Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 12:06 by Generation X Finance

Once you’re filed your taxes, either electronically via eFile, sent off by your accountant, or mailed in the old fashioned way, you’re probably wondering when you can get your hands on that tax refund check. You can check your tax refund status 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using the Where’s My Refund? […]

How to Turn a Hobby Into a Business

Published Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 11:36 by Generation X Finance

Did you know there are over 20 million sole proprietorships in the United States, and those individual businesses account for about 80 percent of all small businesses? The entrepreneurial spirit has fueled innovation and economic growth in this country since its inception, and people today are keeping the spirit alive and well. […]

Is It Really Possible to Live Without Money?

Published Monday, January 30, 2012 - 10:40 by Generation X Finance

There’s such a thing as being really frugal but can you truly survive without money? How would you acquire the things that you need? Could you feed, clothe, and provide shelter for yourself without going to extreme measures? […]

Saving For a Down Payment on a House

Published Friday, January 27, 2012 - 10:38 by Generation X Finance

The shakeup in the housing market over the past several years has brought the need and advantages of a down payment when buying a new home back into focus. In a traditional mortgage, the home buyer was required to provide a 20% down payment at the time of closing. This trend shifted during the housing boom and often allowed buyers to purchase a new home with little or no money down. […]

Five Money Saving Habits You’ll Want to Learn This Year

Published Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 10:20 by Generation X Finance

When it comes to saving money, there’s no better time to get back on track than the New Year. For some miraculous reason, January gives people hope and inspires them to change their ways. That’s why New Year’s resolutions are so comical. In retrospect, everyone wishes that they had done something different the previous year. […]

It’s Not Too Late to Max Out Your 2011 IRA Contribution in 2012

Published Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 12:23 by Generation X Finance

Max Out Your 2011 IRA in 2012 The calendar may have flipped to the new year, which means most tax tricks, tips, and deductions have closed the book on last year’s taxes, but that isn’t the case for your IRAs. Individual Retirement Accounts are unique in that they give you up until when you file your taxes on or before the April 16th tax deadline. […]

Job Hunting Tips for the New College Graduate

Published Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 11:56 by Generation X Finance

If you’re a college student preparing to graduate, you may find that some job markets aren’t exactly hot right now. There are plenty of jobs out there, but finding your ideal job will be harder than it has been in the past. While many of these tips are helpful for someone seeking their first job out of college, the tips can be used by anyone that is seeking employment. […]

How to Find Legitimate Work From Home Opportunities

Published Monday, January 16, 2012 - 15:18 by Generation X Finance

We’ve all received an email with urgent information about how we can make our living in a few hours a day by working from home. Although opportunities like this do exist, these unsolicited messages are often deemed as nothing more than spam sent by scammers trying to get your credit card information. […]

Suze Orman Shows True Colors With Her Approved Prepaid Debit Card

Published Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 16:28 by Generation X Finance

If you haven’t heard by now, personal finance guru Suze Orman has launched a new prepaid debit card called The Approved Card. That’s right, another celebrity-backed card similar to what Russell Simmons has done, and what the Kardashians tried to do. But since this card is being endorsed by a well-respected personal finance expert it has to be a great card, right? […]