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Meet Brad Chaffee from Enemy of Debt

Today Brad Chaffee from Enemy of Debt and I are exchanging question and answer posts. read more »
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Debt Reduction vs. Retirement Savings

DFA reader Bruce asks, “Should we focus on retirement savings or debt reduction?”
We know that while in debt we should be focusing on debt reducti[...] read more »
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Budget Speadsheet - A Simple Family Solution

I developed this spreadsheet to capture the simplicity and function of our handwritten budget, yet deliver the added bonus of easy auto-calculations [...] read more »
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Tax Advantages of Having a Mortgage

You can get a tax deduction for the mortgage interest and points that you pay. read more »
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End of the Year Tax Play: Sell Losing Investments

Dull the pain of investment losses by selling some of them for a tax advantage. read more »
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Debt Collector Scare Tactics Straight Out of Goodfellas

Sage advice from former debt collectors and debt collection experts should a first or third party debt collector harass or threaten you in an attempt[...] read more »
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How to Re-Gift With Grace

Re-gifting doesn't have to come with negativity, after all it's the thought that counts. Here are some tips on how to re-gift like a pro and not lo[...] read more »
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Best Term Life Insurance is a Smart Choice

Life insurance is the foundation of a smart financial plan, particularly when there are family and loved ones who depend on a person’s financial supp[...] read more »
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Want to keep more money? Obey the law!

Tackling the law. And how staying on the right side of it will keep more money in our pockets. read more »
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How Credit Card Companies Make Money By Giving It Away

A look at how credit card companies make money from you. read more »
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Tax Planning in Retirement

A few tips for how to reduce your tax burden during retirement through careful planning. read more »
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Cash For Caulkers Program Could Net You $12,000

What do you think of this possible program? Will you take advantage if it's passed? read more »
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A Brief Guide to Holiday Tipping * Get Rich Slowly

Tipping service people with whom you have regular contact can build goodwill. Everyone likes to feel appreciated; we tend to remember the little gest[...] read more »
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Mandatory Financial Licensing

There have been many suggestions of having mandatory financial tests for everyone before making major financial decisions such as a mortgage or large[...] read more »
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Getting Out of Debt: Reductionism and Holism

This article takes two seemingly opposite philosophies or approaches and shows how they need to work together to cure personal debt. Reductionism and[...] read more »
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