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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

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Last Minute Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

The day is quickly approaching. If you don’t know what day I’m talking about then you are either single or are a really bad valentine. If you have been procrastinating on getting your sweetheart a gift, totally forgot, or feel … Continue reading

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Set Goals That Motivate You

When you set goals for yourself, it is important that they motivate you: this means making sure that they are important to you, and that there is value in achieving them. If you have little interest in the outcome, or … Continue reading

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Goals for the New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! It’s the start of the New Year and you know what that means, another opportunity to set new goals you hope to achieve this year. Follow the S.M.A.R.T. tactic and you will be on your way … Continue reading

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Five Trouble-free Guidelines to Repair your Credit

Repairing your credit is something we all have to do from time to time. It may appear like a hard task to do, but the fact is that it can be fairly easy when you follow these five simple guidelines … Continue reading

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Explore All Of Your Financial Options

You have probably seen the ads on the radio, television and the internet. You may have even received ads in the mail. They refer to payday loans, which can come at a high price. If you are not sure that … Continue reading

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Bringing Debt Into Marriage

Marriage combined with debt is not a happy combination. Money ranks high up on the list of topics couples most often fight about. For newlyweds, debt brought into the marriage can be especially troublesome because you start out with credit … Continue reading

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Don’t Throw Away Your 401(k)

Millions of Americans threaten their financial future by failing to roll over 401(k) funds when they change jobs Changing jobs? What should you do with your 401(k)? Too many people see leaving a job as an opportunity to get their … Continue reading

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Debt Signs and Symptoms

Typically, debt doesn’t just happen overnight. In most cases, it’s the result of consistent bad spending practices. The sooner you recognize these practices, the better off you’ll be. Here are some practices that should raise the red flag:

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