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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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What You Need to Do to Prepare for Volunteer Work Abroad

Published Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 16:23 by Generation X Finance

Volunteers provide valuable services to organizations and charities around the world.  Without the manpower of these individuals, there wouldn’t be enough time in the day to do an enormous amount of good in other countries.  With this in mind, volunteers are highly revered for the work that they do and rightfully so.  Behind every successful charitable effort is a group of volunteers that help mak […]

Five Things You Should Stop Spending Money on Today!

Published Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 16:04 by Generation X Finance

  Do you have a hole in your pocket that cash passes through? Have no idea why you don’t have any extra money to save each pay period? Are you still making impulse purchases? If you are, that’s likely the cause of your financial distress. I have run into countless people who spend like no other but are always complaining about how broke they are. […]

Can you really put a price on love? Love Don’t Cost a Thing!

Published Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 15:05 by Generation X Finance

How many times have you heard these phrases? More likely than not you have heard one or the other enough that they will pop into your head when you are looking to purchase something for your loved one. I was listening to the radio this morning and I heard a commercial that was trying to sell insanely overpriced jewelry. […]

Money Saving Tips – 10 Ways to Save Money

Published Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 20:44 by Generation X Finance

With the economy the way it is, virtually everyone is looking for ways to cut back. Saving a little cash may seem like a challenge, but it is quite painless with a few strategies. With the right attitude, you may even find the pursuit of saving money fun and rewarding in the end. 1. Cancel a Service Look at your monthly bills and see if there is somewhere to cut back. […]

States With No Income Tax

Published Friday, February 8, 2013 - 13:36 by Generation X Finance

In early 2007 as I was getting everything back from my CPA for my 2006 tax return, I was a little shocked. As it turned out I owed more to the government than I had ever even made in a single year prior. It was crazy to me that I was about to write a check that large to the government. […]

Start 2013 Off Right By Reviewing Your W-4 Exemptions

Published Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 13:17 by Generation X Finance

Life is rarely static and things are constantly changing from year to year and the start of 2013 serves as a great reminder. One item that is often overlooked is the W-4 IRS form. We are most familiar with this form when we start a new job as it is generally required to be completed upon hire. […]

Saving Money on Valentine’s Day

Published Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 10:37 by Generation X Finance

7 Tips To Save Money On Valentine’s Day Are you on a tight budget this year? Do you think it means you have to forgo having a romantic Valentine’s Day? Think again. You can create a memorable time for you and your loved this Valentine’s Day, all without breaking the bank. After all, sometimes the most romantic things you can do don’t involve expensive dinners, lavish gifts, or big plans. […]

How to Throw a Super Bowl Party on a Budget

Published Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 16:26 by Generation X Finance

It’s that time of year again. Are you ready for the Big Game? Wait, are you hesitating because you’re a little tight on cash this year? No need to worry because hosting a Super Bowl party doesn’t have to be a budget buster. Here are 10 tips that will help you save money on your Super Bowl party. 1. Lose The Decorations Have you ever gone to a Super Bowl party to look at the decor? Of course not! […]

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

Published Monday, January 28, 2013 - 15:13 by Generation X Finance

The accumulation of debt is can be a necessary evil for personal finances. The majority of us don’t have enough cash on hand to pay for a child’s education or a house. However, a majority of people often let debt grow to dangerous levels. […]

Lowest Paying College Majors

Published Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 14:46 by Generation X Finance

With today’s economy down in the dumps, many people are attending college to guarantee financial security. The college students are looking to achieve a goal, to graduate with a degree and get a great job. Isn’t that the way the college fairy tale ends? Unfortunately, this could not be further from the truth for many degree seeking individuals. […]