Sit ye down, hold your loved ones tight, and get ready for the seven deadliest sins of the modern day consumer.
(By the way, I know I’m a movie buff when I can reference two of the greatest films ever made in one blog headline. [more]
From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
Many of us think we don't have enough time in the day to do what we really want — but the truth is that, well, that's not quite true. Discover how to do more.
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The seven deadly sins of consumerism (and the frugal redemption).
Sit ye down, hold your loved ones tight, and get ready for the seven deadliest sins of the modern day consumer. (By the way, I know I’m a movie buff when I can reference two of the greatest films ever made in one blog headline. [more]
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Paying off or settling an account in collections is better than avoiding it. Just don't expect your credit score to rebound soon.
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Variable prices, and what economists like about them
From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
The 5 Worst Money Mistakes New Grads Make
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Free Prescription Drugs for Those Who Qualify
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Pay yourself last is okay too
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
Can You Have It All? 4 Tips for Doing More With Your Time
Many of us think we don't have enough time in the day to do what we really want — but the truth is that, well, that's not quite true. Discover how to do more.