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Is a Prepaid Cell Phone Right for You?

My husband and I use prepaid cell phones, and it saves us quite a bit each month. Prepaid cell phones aren’t for everyone, though. read more »
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Do You Have to Repay the Homebuyer Tax Credit?

In the wake of the financial crisis, there were a number of efforts made to prop up the failing housing market, including homebuyer tax credits. Not [...] read more »
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Make it Last: Saving Money By Using What You Have Longer

One of the best ways you to save money as part of your frugal lifestyle is to use what you have for as long as you can. If you know how to make thing[...] read more »
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The Importance of Running Financial Battle Drills With Your Family

I can guarantee one thing: the unexpected WILL occur. Make sure to run battle drills with your family to make sure you are prepared. read more »
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Did Your Household Wealth Grow in Quarter 3?

The Federal Reserve says that household wealth grew in Quarter 3. Was your household one of those that saw an increase in wealth? read more »
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Looking for the Highest CD Rates

One of the most frustrating things about the current state of the economy, especially for savers, is the fact that interest yields are so low for dep[...] read more »
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Using a Health Savings Account to Lower Your Medical and Health Insurance Costs

Faced with rising health insurance costs, it is not surprising that many are beginning to think about Health Savings Accounts. read more »
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Personal Banking 101: Savings Accounts

One of the most basic accounts available is the savings account. These accounts are meant to allow you a place to save your money, accumulating it fo[...] read more »
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7 Steps to Getting Your Free Credit Score Through CreditKarma.com

There are many websites out there that will allow you to check your credit score, but one of the best that I have found so far that is really “free” [...] read more »
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TFB 4th Anniversary – Who Wants An IPAD?

As always, I’m hosting a giveaway for all of you. Since the DoNotWait! Launch was a great success because we were giving away an iPad, I thought of d[...] read more »
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How to Find Your Absolutely, Positively REAL and TRUE FICO Credit Score. Seriously.

The journey to find my real credit score was not an easy one, but I finally got the answer I was seeking. read more »
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Choosing the Best CD for You

There are different characteristics of different CDs, and it is important that you consider your individual needs before committing to a CD. Here are[...] read more »
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5 Home Business Ideas with Low Start Up Costs

You don’t need a lot of money to start a home business. There are a number of solid ideas that can be started from home. Here are 5 home business ide[...] read more »
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Overview of the Federal Reserve

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Federal Reserve lately. Indeed, the last couple of years the Fed has risen to a new place in the nation’s mainstre[...] read more »
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Frugal Christmas: Gift Giving Strategies

Buying Christmas gifts for everyone on your list can add up. However, things don’t have to get out of hand. The amount you spend on a gift isn’t a tr[...] read more »
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