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Kids Become Entrepreneurs and Shovel Snow To Make Money

I used to love when it snowed as a kid growing up, because I would get to shovel it. No, I didn’t look forward to my parents forcing me to shovel my[...] read more »
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Why Sometimes Overspending Can be Worth it

The problem with talking about frugality so often is that spending money is often looked as as the devil and a huge negative, almost like you are doi[...] read more »
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How to Fit Life Insurance in Your Budget

If you are like many young couples or new parents, you may be wondering how to fit life insurance in your budget. And how much should you set aside a[...] read more »
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10 Ways to Prepare Financially If You Suspect You'll Be Laid Off

In today’s uncertain economic environment, a pink slip could be lurking just around the corner. It seems everywhere you look, people are being laid o[...] read more »
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Is Now the Time to Buy or Rent a Home?

More and more homeowners who bought homes in the early part of this decade are finding that their homes are depreciating. Now they are finding it har[...] read more »
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Best Way to Teach Kids about Money

Education about money should start when kids are young. While you might want to wait to teach him/her to drive, financial education should start whe[...] read more »
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Preparing for Fall Finances

While it seems summer is coming to a screeching halt and Halloween costumes are sprouting up in department stores, it is not too late to prepare you[...] read more »
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Tips on Saving Money When Eating Out

If you are a frequent diner, or simply want to save money on your once in a while excursions, here are some tips to help you save money. read more »
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Top 10 Reasons to Use a Free Personal Finance Tool

As a freelance writer, I am always looking for ways to keep my finances in order. Here are my top 10 benefits of using an online personal finance too[...] read more »
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Saving Money on First Dates

Congratulations! You have found yourself liking someone else and wanting to spend time with them. Here are some guidelines on how to save money on [...] read more »
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Cheap Yet Fun Outdoor Activities

One phrase they told me on the weekends and all summer long was “Go Outside.” While it seems we all must be plugged into our phones, computers, and [...] read more »
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How Much Can You Save With Reusable Shopping Bags?

It seems grocery stores have attempted to get on the green train by selling reusable shopping bags. Unfortunately, while it seems like the green thin[...] read more »
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Dealing With Medical Expenses

Medical expenses are one of the leading causes of bankruptcy proceedings in the US. However, there are ways to cope with the rising costs of medical [...] read more »
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HSAs Provide Tax-Free Health Care Savings

Many Americans are feeling the pinch these days from ever-increasing health care costs, and a comprehensive solution to this problem still needs to b[...] read more »
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Identity Theft: Fatal Attraction with a Financial Twist?

As it turns out, identity thieves also have a potential victim “type” that stands out as more eye-catching than others. The potential victim “type” [...] read more »
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