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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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The Pros and Cons of Co-signing a Loan

Published Monday, January 21, 2013 - 14:14 by Generation X Finance

There are many situations where you might find yourself being asked to co-sign a loan. Often such a request can arise in the context of a personal relationship. […]

Saving Money on Winter Energy Bills

Published Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 12:31 by Generation X Finance

As a budget conscious consumer, you might be wondering how you can save money on your energy bills this winter. There are a variety of methods that you can use to save money on your energy bill and with a little creativity you can do it. What does it take to succeed? […]

5 Ways To Help Save An Extra $1,000 This Year

Published Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 08:28 by Generation X Finance

Are you looking for ways to save an extra $1,000 this year? You are not alone. Millions of Americans are trying to save more money in these difficult financial times, and if you’ve tried saving money before, you understand how difficult it can be. Thankfully, you don’t necessarily need to find large chunks of savings to get to your thousand dollar goal. […]

The Roth IRA: What You Should Know

Published Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 12:17 by Generation X Finance

You know that putting savings towards your future retirement is important, but deciding where to build your nest egg can be a bit daunting.  But the Roth IRA has too many tax benefits to ignore. […]

Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions with These Free and Cheap Apps

Published Monday, January 7, 2013 - 23:42 by Generation X Finance

It’s the New Year and there’s nothing that you want more than to stick to a resolution. You may have failed at dieting and budgeting in years past but 2013′s going to be different, right? […]

A Few Ways for Teens to Make Money

Published Friday, January 4, 2013 - 13:51 by Generation X Finance

What teenager doesn’t love money? They want name brand clothes and shoes, the newest video games, the latest technology, and to be able to hang out with their friends on the weekend. Teenagers are bombarded every day with fashion and celebrities on television and in movies. […]

Shift Your Habit to Save Money and the Planet

Published Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - 13:15 by Generation X Finance

Did you know that a simple shift in your habits will help you save money and the planet?  You heard that right.  You don’t have to radically change your lifestyle to start making a difference in the world.  Shift Your Habit by Elizabeth Rogers tells you just how.  The 279 page book published by Three Rivers Press is divided into nine chapters and covers such topics as Home and Garden, Food and Dri […]

The Bad News About Tax Refund Anticipation Loans

Published Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 19:58 by Generation X Finance

A Tax Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) is a type of loan that many tax preparation companies offer, which is essentially an advance on your expected tax refund.  A RAL loan can be approved in a manner of minutes and the money accessible within a day or two. Since these loans are secured by your tax return, there are no credit checks or long approval times. […]

10 Unique Christmas Gifts for Men

Published Monday, December 24, 2012 - 08:23 by Generation X Finance

This holiday season think outside-the-box and give the men in your life something other than a tie, fishing pole, or other equally dissatisfying object.  Use your imagination to give the type of gift that the receiver will actually use and appreciate. Here are some unusual gifts for him that he’ll really love and would never think of buying himself: Go Bag/Bug Out Bag – This item should be in eve […]

Should You Pay Off Your Auto Loan Early?

Published Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 08:34 by Generation X Finance

Carrying debt is always a drain on the finances, so many people look to pay off their loans early. When you’re talking about credit cards or other high-interest revolving debt this is certainly true. […]