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YNAB 3 vs. Mvelopes (First Reactions)

Video, sharing my initial thoughts on YNAB and how it will impact my one-year-long love of Mvelopes. read more »
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Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Gifts

Millions of people this year will find themselves with a lot less money than last Christmas season. Here are five solid ideas for alternatives to tra[...] read more »
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A Personal Finance Reading List

I often get asked "What do you read?" To answer that question, I've put together my 5 favorite personal finance blogs, non-finance blogs, and book[...] read more »
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Pregnancy Expenses in the Third Trimester

I’m wrapping up my series on pregnancy expenses today with the post on the third and final trimester. read more »
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How to Write a Great Financial Mission Statement

This is it--the one document that will guide your financial decisions for the rest of your life. Are you ready to write one? read more »
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How to Stay Frugal and Focused in a Recovery

Our wired-in tendencies are to start over-spending when the economy recovers. If you don't want to be part of the trend, check out my set of tips fo[...] read more »
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How to Take Advantage of a Crappy Economy

The economy might be sucking, but there are plenty of diamonds in the rough as far as I'm concerned. Here are a few of them you can take advantage o[...] read more »
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The Path to Home Ownership

Looking at the various components of what you typically need to buy a home. Includes some case study material and commentary on how things have chang[...] read more »
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5 Ways to Get Ready for Worse Times Ahead

We may be on the way of out of the recession, but it's always good to remember how we got here and how to prepare for the next time around. read more »
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Putting Together Your Personal Profit and Loss Table

The third component of applying business plans to personal finance--the profit and loss table. See how you can benefit! read more »
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What’s Sizzling? – November 7th Edition

The best of personal finance from the last 2 weeks. read more »
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Writing an Awesome Personal Executive Summary

The second part of applying the business plan to your personal finances covers the topic of executive summaries--taking a broad look at your money an[...] read more »
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Send the SWOT on Your Money

SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) is a great analysis method for business plans. Learn how to apply it to personal finance. read more »
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X Marks the Spot: Navigating Financial Treasure Maps

If you thought Indiana Jones had nothing to do with money, think again - treasure hunting can be more like your financial life than you want to belie[...] read more »
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What’s Sizzling? – October 24th Edition

The best of personal finance from the last few weeks. read more »
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