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Why You Need An Emergency Fund

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It?s often said that trouble comes in threes. This past weekend, I narrowly avoided not one, but three expensive bills. On Friday, the washing machine broke down; it wouldn?t drain, leaving the drum and the laundry full of water. Fortunately, I was able to open it up and disconnect the pump from the hoses. Inside, [...]

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The Scary Truth About Saving For Retirement

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You don't have to be 55 to start thinking about retirement. In fact, if you've waited that long, you're in a bit of a pickle. While retirement often seems far away if you're in in your prime working years, you need to make it a priority … now. Because the scary truth is that most [...]

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Are Savers Losers? Or, is Robert Kiyosaki For Real?

I stumbled across this video the other day on YouTube, and let's just say, I was rolling my eyes the entire time. But, it could just be me. Watch this video, let me know what you think in a comment, and then I'll share my entire thoughts.

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How to Save Money Like Jay Leno

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You never know where the best tips to save money will come from. (Well, we do know one thing: don't listen to most athletes.) But there are some celebrities who actually do know how to manage their money and save for the future. Case in point: Jay Leno.

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Using Coupons and Calendars for Big Savings

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Years ago, a friend far more driven by money than I am shared with me this saying: "Pennies become nickels, and dimes become dollars." His point, of course, is that putting together a lot of small savings or a lot of small profits adds up to something big. In order to cultivate a frugal mindset, [...]

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To Save at College, Leverage Your Flagship University

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Every fall, U.S. News and World Report publishes its annual Best Colleges list, which includes current tuition and fees. This and other college guides are excellent sources of tuition information, but generally this is only the sticker price. When it comes to tuition, the schools to watch are the state's flagship public universities. In Virginia, [...]

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7 Easy Ways to Save $100 or More Today

Saving money isn't hard. I know, I know — it's easy to say, but it's much harder to actually do it. Thankfully, you're likely spending money on things you don't need to be, or overpaying for them. You can save a lot of money making a few small changes — today! If you do any [...]

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