The New Year is infamous when it comes to resolutions — not because most people manage to turn over a new leaf but because we declare big goals, work towards them for a few months
I hope you'll permit me to speculate a little on what it means to live below our means. When you think about it, there are various ways to address our financial goals, which I'll c
There's an organization that picks the "official" dates for the beginning and ending of recessions. It considers the recession as running from the top of the peak to the bottom of
We hear it all the time: Time is Money. But do we really treat our time with the same respect we treat our money? If we really do believe that time is valuable shouldn't we be budg
It’s one of my favorite times of year. The volunteer mulberry trees in my yard have begun popping with mulberries, and the kids have come inside from a morning out in the yard wit
Here’s a question for you that has been bugging me for years; why can’t home-builders follow the auto dealer’s classic model of old for new, and let people trade-in their old homes
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The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.
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Time Is Money: Budget Them Both Out
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How to Buy Your First Stock(s) or Fund(s)
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You Trade-In Your Car…Why Not Your Home?
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6 Simple Financial Upgrades You Can Make During Breakfast
Now you have another reason never to skip breakfast — it's the perfect time to do a little personal finance.
Best Money Tips: The X-Men Guide to Unlocking Your Financial Mutant Powers
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This Simple Journal May be the Fix for Your Finances
With an X here and an O there, your personal finance bullet journal can put you on the fast track to budgeting mastery.
10 Incredible-but-True Facts About Eating Fruits and Vegetables
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Sinking Dollar: This Time on Purpose
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Here's How Your Taxes Will Change After You Start a Small Business
A lot goes into firing up a small business or side job. Prepare to tackle some tax changes, too!
Best Money Tips: Increase Your Income Without a Raise
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When You Should and Shouldn't Rent
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To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, pour yourself a pint and cook up some of these perfectly festive (and frugal!) potato dishes.
Surefire Ways to Save on Summer Camp Costs
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From candles to coffee cubes, your ice cube tray can do a lot more for you besides conveniently make ice.