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YNAB (You Need A Budget) 3 Budget Software Review: Zero Based Budgeting Made Easy

One budgeting software that I've heard quite a bit of positive feedback about is You Need A Budget, a desktop budgeting software. Here's my full re[...] read more »
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What Constitutes A Worthwhile Expenditure?

When deciding whether an expenditure is worthwhile, I like to consider whether or not it will help our family reach a goal. read more »
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10 Steps On The Road To Financial Stability

When trying to get your financial life in control, there are some proactive steps you need to take along the way that will make the process that much[...] read more »
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What If I Miss The Tax Deadline? Extensions, Penalties And Fees

Sometimes through no fault of your own you're stuck in a situation where you have a big tax bill, but no way to pay it. What are you options if you [...] read more »
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Handy List Of Common Tax Deductions

It's getting to that time of year again - tax time. IF you haven't yet filed, here's a handy list of common tax deductions! read more »
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Lending Club Update: Returns Increasing Above 10% As Higher Risk Loans Stay Current

My Lending Club returns have continued to improve since I started adding higher risk loans for people with lower credit scores, but good jobs and inc[...] read more »
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Personal Finance Reading List: 2010 Edition

Last year’s reading list was a big hit with readers, so I’m doing it again. Once again, I’m trying to pin down the elusive question of “What do you r[...] read more »
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60 Reasons Why Personal Finance is So Damn Hard

One of the things that always amazes me is just how much information is written, spoken, taped, or talked about when it comes to personal finance. Bu[...] read more »
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3 Powerful Ways to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards

Love 'em or hate 'em, if you pay your balances off every month you have a chance to use your credit card rewards for some cool things. Here's 3 wa[...] read more »
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What Sam Walton Teaches Us About Money, Success, and Family

Sam Walton had it all - or did he? Find out what his biggest regret was as he faced his final days!! read more »
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3 Ways to Tame a Yo-Yo Power Bill

Some of us can experience crazy swings in our power bills from month to month due to weather or other factors. Here are three strategies that will he[...] read more »
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Love Drop - Spend a dollar, change a life!

We're inviting everyone to be part of a team that goes around dropping unexpected financial gifts on people once a month. Our first Love Drop goes d[...] read more »
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Will You Have Enough Retirement Savings?

Exactly, how much is enough? read more »
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How a Ghost Gave $156 Million to Charity - and Some Estate Planning Lessons

Johnny just became Hollywood's biggest philanthropist...and offers some estate planning lessons for us today! read more »
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – Can They Help You?

Everyone needs protection against the big-boy expenses that come with American healthcare, but most people are paying WAY too much in premiums becaus[...] read more »
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