Budgeting

Money Advice for Soon-to-Be College Grads

March 27, 2013
College Student

One of the biggest financial mistakes I ever made was during my senior year in college. I was having trouble paying off my credit card each month, and so I decided I could let myself get into a little bit of debt, since I’d be working a “real” job after I graduated and could take [...]

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The 5 Commandments for Money and Marriage

February 6, 2013
Money Marriage

The idea that money puts a wrench in your plans for marital bliss isn’t exactly a groundbreaking one. Money woes, stress and arguments can taint even the happiest of marriages, especially if you and your spouse aren’t on the same financial page. To combat some of the battles you fight over your bank balance, it’s [...]

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No Spend Challenge…Is It Really Worth It?

January 17, 2013

How many times have you sat around listening to your friends tell you that they are going to quit doing something cold turkey? I am going to go out on a limb and say probably quite often. At some point, we have all probably been on a kick where we wanted to completely give up [...]

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How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck + $100 Giveaway

December 17, 2012
Money

The biggest recession that most of us have ever witnessed is now three years in the rearview mirror. Would you believe me if I told you that two out of every five individuals in the United States live paycheck to paycheck?  Well, it’s true and that is actually an improvement from 2008-2009 when 46 percent [...]

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Get Rewarded for Saving with SaveUp

August 14, 2012

Some people might think I’m crazy, but I love the feeling when I am in saving mode and I see my bank account balance do nothing but go up.  I was recently introduced to a new company called SaveUp and the idea behind it is pretty cool for us savers. What is SaveUp? SaveUp is [...]

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Beginner’s Guide to Finance – How to Create a Budget

June 12, 2012

When just starting out in the world of finances, the entire thing can seem overwhelming and daunting.  It may seem like a lot of fun to jump right into the world of investing, but there are some preliminary steps everyone should be aware of before that.  The first thing to do is to get a [...]

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How to Create a Budget So You Can Stay Out of Debt

May 17, 2012

Creating a budget is one of the easiest ways to make sure you are not spending more than your household income, but it is something that not enough families and individuals take the time to complete. This shouldn’t be the case, as budgets are very simple and can end up saving you a lot of [...]

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How to Give Your Finances a Spring Clean

May 10, 2012

Spring-cleaning is not just for your house. By cleaning up your finances, you can save yourself hundreds of dollars and make finance management easier throughout the year. Organize and Verify Look through your bank statements and all the line items on your bills including your credit card and utility bills. Mistakes and erroneous charges could [...]

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Ways to Save Money on a Graduation Party

May 4, 2012

Graduation season is upon us and that means it’s time to party. May and June are the biggest months for graduation parties and if you don’t plan accordingly they can really affect your budget.  Lucky for you it is pretty easy to save money on a graduation party just by cutting out a few major [...]

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How much are you really spending?

July 25, 2011

Fast food is bad for you. It’s packed with empty calories. Obesity is becoming a huge problem in America, but I don’t really care. I love Taco Bell, Burger King, and most of all, Jack in the Box. The way fast food can really hurt you is by draining you of a much larger portion [...]

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