Posted February 4, 2010 - 06:00 by Philip Brewer
Personal Finance, Budgeting
Are you as tired as I am of personal finance sites saying that you've got to have a plan? If you're a planner, it's unnecessary advice, because you've got a plan. If you're not a planner it's pointless advice, because you're not going to make a plan anyway. And that's okay, because just leaving some slack can be as good as making a plan.
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Posted January 29, 2010 - 09:00 by Clair Boone
Lifestyle, Budgeting
Christmas has a way of sneaking up on you, and before you know it, the budget is out the window as you spend money like no other month. This year I want to encourage you to set some budget goals that are easy to maintain.
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Posted January 21, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
Budgeting, Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer look at credit counseling.
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Posted January 19, 2010 - 07:00 by Nora Dunn
Personal Finance, Budgeting
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare. Then you can reference some relevant articles on the topics you need some refreshers on.
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Posted January 12, 2010 - 06:00 by Stacy Johnson
Personal Finance, Budgeting
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch for a quick how-to on establishing goals that work.
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Posted January 11, 2010 - 14:38 by Linsey Knerl
Budgeting, Shopping
You could sit and wait every week for your Sunday paper to shower you with coupons for your next money-saving shopping trip… or, you could go out there and get them yourself. Online! We check out some of the best sites for getting both printable and traditional coupons via the web.
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Posted December 25, 2009 - 06:00 by Kate Luther
Budgeting, Art and Leisure
With the New Year coming up fast, we're all busy making resolutions...one of which, is undoubtedly to find ways to save more. But saving isn't always easy, especially when you're already strapped for cash. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to save some considerable cash without giving up your basic conveniences. Here are my top five ways to save money in 2010.
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Posted November 24, 2009 - 07:00 by Caroline Reno Wilder
Health and Beauty, Food and Drink, Budgeting
Fueling your kids with fat, sodium, and sweet stuff is no way to help them cruise through the day. The good news is that, despite the sluggish economy, you can provide low-fat and low-cost breakfast options and cheapskate lunches that pack a nutritional punch.
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Posted November 23, 2009 - 06:00 by Debbie Dragon
Personal Finance, Budgeting
When you’re in debt, it’s nearly impossible to save money. The money you save while paying off debt is not likely to earn as much interest as the interest you pay towards your debt. It makes much more sense financially to commit to paying off high interest debts first, and then you'll have more money to save.
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Posted November 20, 2009 - 07:00 by Kelly Whalen
Budgeting, Art and Leisure
If you are looking for a way to get out of the house, and do something without breaking the bank, it may seem your options are limited, but using these simple tricks, you will be able to get out of the house without going broke.
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