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Car Allowance Rebate System Was A Success

Robert Gibbs, the White House Press Secretary says that all valid CARS applications already turned in will be honored. But the program needs more mo[...] read more »
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The Serenity Prayer, and How It Applies to Your Finances

What do you not like about your financial situation? Can you change it? Find out if you can, and what to do about it if you can't. read more »
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Good Deals Don’t Always Pay

While I am a staunch frugalite, I am not a cheapskate! Price is but one of many factors I consider when making a purchase. Like anyone else, however,[...] read more »
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Debt Reduction - Emergency Fund Savings - The Balanced 75/25 Method

Matt shares his balanced 75/25 method of debt reduction versus Emergency Fund savings. read more »
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Using Cash For Clunkers, But Against The Stimulus?

Is it OK to be against the stimulus, but then take advantage of it and add to any possible deficit that comes from it? read more »
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What’s the Best Way to Start Saving? Make It Automatic.

Authors of the bestselling books, THE POWER OF NICE and THE POWER OF SMALL explain how thinking small can help you save big in the long run. By auto[...] read more »
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How Much Should You Save For Retirement? How Big Should Your Nest Egg Be?

We all know that we need to invest for retirement. But, how much is enough? How much do we need to live comfortably? How much should we withdraw i[...] read more »
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How Do You Know When You Have Enough?

Wow... this article is really though-provoking.
Do you have 'enough'? read more »
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The Benefits of Frugal Living

Prior to January of 2009 fiscal irresponsibility was the central theme of our family finances. I wanted to give a brief synopsis of how we turned ou[...] read more »
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How To Save Money On Your Prescriptions.

While some insurance plans do cover popular drugs, but many people still pay hundreds, if not thousands, each month for their medicine. But with a li[...] read more »
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What’s Worse than Trillions on the National Debt Clock? Try the Carbon Counter!

Think the National Debt Clock is scary? Checkout the amount of carbon we're belching into the air. Debt in dollars won't mean much when no one can [...] read more »
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Simple & Effective - Jabs Homemade Dishwasher Detergent & Rinse Agent

I'm hooked on making my own household products! It saves money, is sustainable, & delivers a sense of joy & accomplishment!
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» Stupid-Proof Budgeting

Budgeting is especially important in our current recession, see how simple it is and how you can stupid-proof your budgeting. read more »
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How To Fix A Mistake On Your Credit Report.

Whether someone alerts you to it or not, sometimes mistakes show up on your credit report. read more »
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Volunteer Vacations are Fun, Frugal and Rewarding

Volunteering is rewarding and fun at the same time! read more »
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