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» Insurance Needs for a Couple with No Kids

We've recently been reviewing our insurance coverage to figure out exactly we need as a married couple with no kids. We want to have enough coverage[...] read more »
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Stop Silly Spending, & Start Shopping Smart

Why do we make the spending choices that we make? How can you identify and test shopping assumptions? Stop silly spending and start shopping smart. read more »
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Calculating Retirement Needs- A Step by Step Guide

Calculating Retirement needs can often be a challenge, here is a step-by-step guide on how to calculate your retirement fund needed. Included is a FR[...] read more »
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Backpacking With A Baby: Couchsurfing Townsville

A recount of a personal story which features money-saving ideas on how to backpack for cheap with a baby. Reviews utilizing CouchSurfing, staying at[...] read more »
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The Power (and Possible Drawbacks) of Coupons

Coupons can be a great tool for saving money...they may also help you spend more. Finding a balance is an art. read more »
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Where Do We Belong? Affluence and Poverty

I live in a city with a startling contrast between the rich and the poor. read more »
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Think Your Way To Wealth by Leveraging Your Brain's Consumption of Calories

The brain uses a ton of calories, and weight loss is correlated with greater wealth. Fill in the blanks, and... read more »
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The Debt Snowball Saved my Marriage: Spreadsheet Tell-all

For those buried under an avalanche of credit card, car, and personal debt you’ll never find anything as useful as the Debt Snowball or it’s many var[...] read more »
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One Simple Way To Get Started Investing in Stocks

An easy way to get started investing with a companies DRIP plan read more »
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11 Simple Ways College Students Should Never Spend Money

There are frugality tips and then there is common sense. Today I want to outline 11 ways college students should NEVER spend their money. read more »
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Breaking Free From a Culture of Temptation

Prior to January 1st, 2009 advertisers most likely would have referred to my wife & I as “The Perfect Consumers.” Then it happened... we experienced [...] read more »
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The Hidden Costs of Shopping

Before you step outside or open a browser, don't forget the hidden costs of shopping. From the expense of time to shipping and handling, here are wa[...] read more »
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10 Tips To Help Sell Your Home Fast In A Down Market

When you are selling your house in a down market, you need to get any edge that you can to help sell. Here are 10 tips to help you sell your home f[...] read more »
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College Financial Aid » JoeTaxpayer

I discuss College Financial aid and the expected family contribution for college. I include a number of links to supporting documents and advice to m[...] read more »
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We're In Debt: $150,679 In Debt To Be Exact

Chris shares with you his debt totals and what to expect over the next few years. read more »
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