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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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So, How Are You Doing So Far This Year?

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Believe it or not, we’re nearly 25% done with 2010 — a quarter of the year has come and just about gone. It’s crazy how time flies. It’s also about that time when you realize that, if you’re going to succeed in your financial goals this year, you need to keep yourself on the right [...]

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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. About the author: Jason is the author of [...]

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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. About the author: Jason is the author [...]

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Your Budget Will Always Have Unexpected Expenses

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I love the end of the month. When I can see how well we did — if our spending was less than our income, and by how much — it gets us one step closer to our financial goals. But that’s in the good months. In the bad months, it’s not as much fun to [...]

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Is It Possible to Completely Avoid Black Friday?

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Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, and by the time you read this, you’ll know whether or not you bought anything. There’s a certain thrill most of us get when we buy things. But, if you’re anything like me, there’s also a high chance of buyer’s remorse (and I don’t buy [...]

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