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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 Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits – Eligibility Requirements

Published Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 09:40 by Generation X Finance

While I’ve talked about the importance of having disability insurance in the past, a lot of questions still arise regarding Social Security disability benefits. Everyone seems to have a story, or know someone who’s receiving Social Security disability, so there is always some skepticism as to whether or not outside coverage is needed. […]

My Brown Bag Lunch Experiment – Save Over $1,000 a Year

Published Monday, August 17, 2009 - 19:36 by Generation X Finance

My wife and I are busy people, and generally our only option for lunch while at work is to pick up something at a restaurant, or in my case, the cafeteria here where I work. We always knew it was an expensive habit, but the fact that it is so convenient and there are a variety of good meals to choose from each day has made it a tough habit to break. […]

Friday Finance Findings for August 14th

Published Friday, August 14, 2009 - 07:02 by Generation X Finance

Have you checked your investment account balance lately? If you have stayed the course you’re probably a bit relieved to see how good the first half of 2009 has been for your statements. Sure, we haven’t nearly recovered from the overall losses sustained from the past few years, but it’s a start. Whether or not the rally continues, that’s anyone’s guess. […]

Don’t Have Any Money Saved Up? Start Small and Make Saving Automatic

Published Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 09:19 by Generation X Finance

Create an Emergency Fund With Baby Steps It probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise that not having enough money saved up can pose a financial problem. We all know that saving money is important, but when times are tough and money is tight it feels like an impossible task. […]

Poll: Are You Looking to Buy or Sell a House Right Now?

Published Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 09:51 by Generation X Finance

If you spend any time listening to the news, it’s no surprise that we’re still in the midst of a real estate slump. Certainly,  some areas have fared worse than others, but as a whole, most real estate values have dropped over the past few years. […]

How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Even Save Some Money – Bottling

Published Monday, August 10, 2009 - 09:24 by Generation X Finance

Welcome to the final installment of the how to brew your own beer series. So far we’ve talked about what kind of equipment you need in order to brew, how to brew beer using a basic extract recipe kit, and today we need to talk about bottling your creation. […]

For a Good Time Call 1-800-829-1040

Published Friday, August 7, 2009 - 12:13 by Generation X Finance

While this number may not provide the same thrills of calling the number etched on the bathroom stall it could end up saving you money. This is the toll-free number for the IRS tax question line. […]

How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Even Save Some Money – The Brewing Process

Published Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 09:06 by Generation X Finance

Welcome to the second installment of the how to brew your own beer series. Last week I discussed what kind of equipment you need, how much it will cost, and where you can find it. Once you have all the equipment, you’re basically going to be cooking and following a recipe. […]

5 Tips to Help You Save Money and Protect Your Home With Homeowners Insurance

Published Monday, August 3, 2009 - 09:23 by Generation X Finance

If you own a home, it’s almost certain that you have homeowners insurance. While insurance agents will help determine the kind of coverage you can buy, it is ultimately your responsibility to know what the policy covers. And remember, insurance agents are salesmen and typically work on commission. […]

Friday Finance Findings for July 31st

Published Friday, July 31, 2009 - 09:19 by Generation X Finance

Where did July go? Oh well, I can’t complain about August getting here quickly because that means football is right around the corner! Some of my fantasy leagues are already taking shape and by the end of the month it will be draft day. […]