Entertainment budgets in today’s economy are getting lower as prices for everything get higher. Couples and families need to find innovative way to fight back restlessness without spending much money.
Here are 5 free ideas you can try out this weekend. Let me know what happens.
Have a Game Night
While board games are slightly pricey, they can [...]

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Have you ever wondered where it is that all of your money has gone? Do you go out shopping and come home at the end of day and ask ‘what did I spend all my money on?’ Do you ever wonder how you can stretch your dollar further?
Become Aware- Write it Down
One of the most [...]

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There are a number of reasons why buying a used car makes more sense than buying a new car.  I’d say just about everyone has heard the discussion about how much value a new car loses the second you drive it off the sales floor.  Plus- there are many people who don’t want to take [...]

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As a 30-something….okay 34 year old, I am learning tips and tricks for finances every day of my life. However, I have recently come across some pretty specific bits of advice for people my age that I wish I would have learned much earlier.
Here is what I learned…maybe a little too late.
Don’t Neglect Health Coverage [...]

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Summer heat can take a toll on everyone and make for a long summer season. Many tips for cooling your home and making it more energy efficient are easy to find. But what if you can’t afford the renovations or if you live in rental property you can not change?
Here are some ways to keep [...]

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While there is often a consistent theme when it comes to financial advice for living paycheck to paycheck, there are some other tips not often included in common methods for hanging on to your money. Those now living paycheck to paycheck, may not be used to having such tight reigns on their cash.
Here are 5 [...]

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Most of us dream of winning the lottery or receiving an amazing inheritance from relative you never knew existed.  Most of us can list all of the things we’d buy or do with that money, but the chances of this happening is slim to none!  What does happen to just about everyone, are little financial [...]

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One of American Consumer News blog posts took a trip to Canada in the Carnival of Personal Finance, hosted at Canadian Dream - Free at 45.  They liked my article about Automatic 401k Plans.
Also included in this weeks carnival:
Accumulating Money tells us What to do before age 30 to set you on a firm financial [...]

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 One of the most frequently asked finance questions people have is whether they should be paying off their debts or saving more towards their retirement. There really isn’t a one-size fits all solution that will work in every situation, but there are some things to consider to help you decide whether it makes more sense [...]

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Some find golfing to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience but the high cost of playing 18 holes can be squeezed out of the family budget.Here are some tips to keep you out on the greens and not wasting green.
Play Off-Peak
Many golfers employ a routine of a Saturday morning tee-time. Weekend play can cost you [...]

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