Money Saving Tips. Maximize Savings on Everyday Items!

Frugal living is more than a lifestyle. It's a passion. Call Me Crazy! I love It!Why, who wouldn't love getting paid to buy products that they use everyday?Here's how I do it.I purchase an item that has a rebate offer (either a store or manufacturer rebate) while it is on... Read More

Top 10+ Ways to Jumpstart your New Year?s Finances!

Of course, these don't have to be done in any particular order! Just pick one or two that particularly apply to your situation. * Create your 2005 filing system. This might include new file folders, a new box to hold them or space in a filing cabinet with easy access.... Read More

Budgeting your Savings - Did You Let Your Piggy Bank Get Away?

I think most of us have at some point in our lives. Some how we forget to feed the little piggy. And, like most neglected "pets", your piggy bank will disappear if you don't feed it. A personal budget is important to create financial independence and setting goals for feeding... Read More

Budget Planning - Its Elementary My Dear Watson

Does it feel like you have to be Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery behind balancing your personal budget? Are you living a mysterious thriller where your realization of "financial independence and security" is a vicious repeating cycle of debt? Don't be afraid?...Somehow you've ended up lost in the "plastic... Read More

Save Money on your Clothing Budget. Tame the Closet Monster!

Reducing the clothing budget was a serious challenge for me. Two pre-teen girls and a teenage girl certainly didn't make life any easier. My son wasn't much of a challenge. Thank goodness, he's not "fashion conscious".The girls on the other hand were greatly disappointed in the new methods of clothing... Read More

More Money? My Cup Runneth Over...But Im Still Thirsty

Most of us, especially those of us who have debtor's disease (if you have it you know what it is!), have commented or at least thought, "If I could just win the lottery, or sweepstakes, everything would be better." Unfortunately, even if that big dream did come true things probably... Read More

How to Draw a Personal Budget that Works

Many people spend their little income haphazardly without any planning and end up getting broke before month-end. They then borrow to make ends meet and end up with more problems that they fail to repay their debts promptly.However, this is not a prudent way of managing your personal financial affairs.... Read More

5 Ways to Absolutely Destroy Your Finances!

Ben Stein has a book called How to Ruin Your Finances. To be honest, I'm not sure an entire book is needed on the subject-there are some fairly quick and easy ways to accomplish the task. (Before continuing, let me be clear that I do not actually recommend such activities-This... Read More

A Fresh Start for Family Finances in 2005

While 40% to 50% of us make New Year's resolutions on January 1-a ritual that has existed since ancient times-approximately 60% to 80% of us have already broken them by the end of February, according to researchers.It's still not too late, however, to reset the trajectory on your family's finances,... Read More

Money Matters: Strengthen Your Marriage by Putting Finances in Order

Did you know that 43% of all married couples argue over money issues, making it the major reason couples fight? If you and your spouse handle money differently, now is the time to talk, establish expectations, and draw up a financial plan.Money is a very big part of a marriage.... Read More

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PersonalFinance: Shopping for Dividends
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Financial literacy campaign could save money for citizens, government
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What people don't know about personal finance is costing them and the government a lot of money. The Treasury Department has been accepting public comment ...

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Mint.com Personal Finance
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The money-monitoring masters at Mint.com have created a free Android version of their popular personal financial tracking service, and if you're willing to ...

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CORRECT: GETTING PERSONAL: ETFs Prove To Be Tricky For Academic Stars
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(Ian Salisbury is a Getting Personal columnist who writes about personal finance; he covers topics including exchange-traded funds and separately managed ...

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How to Keep Your Financial Information Safe
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Three of the most popular sites include: [Visit the US News Personal Finance site for more insight and money management tips.] Paypal: This site is owed by ...


Capital One Bank Sets Out to Save the Endangered Savers
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"Saving can sometimes seem a bit daunting, particularly in a challenging economy when, for many people, every dollar counts," said personal finance expert ...

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Credit card rewards, bonds and insurable body parts
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Welcome to the Globe and Mail Personal Finance Reader. I'm Rob Carrick, personal finance columnist at The Globe, and twice weekly I compile a list of ...

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New CCC standards, testing for high school students
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"We've had intro to business two years ago, as well as personal finance and chemistry [for freshmen]," said Stellato. "We're very fortunate. ...

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Business school puts personal finance upfront
Boston Herald
Students and parents worried about the economy are thinking more critically about personal finance in terms of health care, the cost of education and ...


Bentley University Stresses Personal Financial Management for Incoming Students
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According to a recent study, parents are concerned about their children's knowledge of personal finance. The Merrill Lynch Affluent Insights Quarterly, ...

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A Fresh Start for Family Finances in 2005

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Why Live Frugally

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How Check 21 Affects You

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Is There A Retirement Crisis?

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Make or Break Your Retirement!

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Save Money Off Your Home Utility Bills

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Personal Checks ? Extreme Benefits

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Expenses A ? What Are They And What Can We Do About Them

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The World is Not Enough - Calling for a More Ethical Approach to Personal Finance

At a time when the entire world's attention is focused... Read More

Saving Dimes Can Go a Long Way

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Bankruptcy Chapters Explained

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Single Mother Resources Directs You Towards Success

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The Origins of Check Writing

People haven't always written checks to buy goods and services.... Read More

10 Tips To Save Money When Dining Out

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Help With My Annuity

The cries are heard from the distance, "I need help... Read More

Strategies for Success

Holy Shenanigans! More STUFF?Loosing one's business due to lack of... Read More

Five Secrets for Long-term Financial Success

Future financial success is not a guarantee that any one... Read More

Adverse Debt Levels Blight UK Consumers Personal Finances

Debt levels are at an all time high in the... Read More

Live Green; Save Green!

Have you seen the recent article on a new "green"... Read More

Budgeting: A Tough Love Way to Handle Your Household Budget

Developing and living by a household budget is by far... Read More