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Vacation on a Budget
Summer is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t planned a vacation yet, you have at least thought about it. With the current state of the economy and the rise of gas prices, you may think you won’t be able to … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Saving
Tagged budget, deals, destination, discount, family, hotel, meals, money, research, staycation, summer, vacation
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Royal Wedding on a Budget
With the Royal Wedding happening tomorrow, wedding buzz has been in the air. What does the dress look like, how many people are they inviting, and how much is this wedding going to cost?! Although we all cannot fork out … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting
Tagged budget, cost, flowers, money, royal wedding, wedding, wedding dress, wedding invitations, wedding venue
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Financial Literacy: Money Lessons
We are back! I hope you had a Happy Easter with family and friends. And even though April is coming to an end, it is still Financial Literacy Month. Gregory Karp of the Chicago Tribune has put together a money … Continue reading
Posted in Finance
Tagged budget, credit, credit card, credit report, credit score, debt, emergency fund, finance, financial literacy, interest rate, money, payments, spending
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Mardi Gras on a Budget
With tomorrow being Fat Tuesday, I thought it would be beneficial for you to know how to celebrate Mardi Gras on a budget. Check your local newspapers for free events and parades that are in your area. If you plan … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Holiday Tips, Saving
Tagged beads, budgeting, costume, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, masks, money, party, savings
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How To Take Advantage of the Social Security Tax Break
In December President Obama signed a Social Security tax break into law. This was good news, because it reduced the amount of Social Security tax taken out of workers’ pay, meaning an increase in a worker’s take-home pay. This doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Taxes
Tagged bills, credit card debt, financial, money, saving, social security, tax break, taxes
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5 Ways To Beat the Gas Price Increase
We have all noticed in the past week how much gas prices have gone up. It hasn’t been this high since 2008, and frankly, we are not liking it. With the everyday stress of trying to save money and pay … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Consumer, Money Management, Saving
Tagged alternatives, bike, car, carpooling, environment, gas, gas mileage, gas prices, money, MPG, public transportation, research, saving, stress
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President’s Day Savings
For those of you who get to enjoy this extended weekend, I hope you are enjoying your time off. Many retail stores find an excuse to have a sale during a holiday, in hopes of more consumers flocking to save. … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Tips, Money Management, Saving
Tagged car, credit card, deals, electronics, money, President's Day, purchase, sale, saving
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George Washington’s Money Advice
With the upcoming President’s Day holiday, we thought it only fair to pay tribute to our first President, George Washington. Even though much has changed since his presidency, he offered some really great money advice that is still useful today. … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer, Debt, Economy, Investing, Loans, Money Management
Tagged borrow, budgeting, debt, debt management, George Washington, lend, loans, money, President's Day, saving, thrift
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Tracking Success with a Goal Tracking Chart
Creating a goal tracking chart is as simple as drawing a basic grid or table. Create as many vertical columns as you have goals to include, and include a horizontal row for every sub-goal or milestone you wish to divide … Continue reading
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Tagged attainable goals, financial goals, focus, goals, money, money goals, motivation, personal goals, realistic goals, S.M.A.R.T., specific goals, timely goals, tips
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