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In the short time I've been at my job, I've seen all kinds of borrower financial statements. Here are some of the best lessons I've learned from working at a bank.
If splitting the cost of rent and utilities with your significant other sounds like a good idea, you’re not alone. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 7.5 million unmarried couples
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By next week, this post will have slipped off the front page. Click now or you'll miss your chance to learn how scarcity marketing nudges you to buy more.
I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
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In my house we try to spend gift cards as soon as possible because the longer they are held the less purchasing power they have. Sometimes there are just cards you are not interest
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Do you posses a special talent, skill, or the ability to teach others? The homeschool and educational markets are booming, and there is money to be made!
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If splitting the cost of rent and utilities with your significant other sounds like a good idea, you’re not alone. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 7.5 million unmarried couples
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Cranking up the heat in winter sure feels nice...until you get the bill. Here are five ways to stay warm and stay on a budget.
Exercising in a Winter Wonderland: How to Be Fit and Frugal
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7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Jay-Z
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How This Single-Income Family Found Financial Freedom in Just 27 Months
The true, inspiring story of one motivated couple who paid off $37,000 in consumer debt in 27 months by cutting costs and earning extra income.
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9 Ways to Avoid Overdraft Charges
The worst part of an overdraft fee? It's avoidable! Never get dinged again with some simple steps to monitor and prevent overspending.
How to Preserve Your Relationships When Circumstances Change
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How Scarcity Marketing Tricks You to Spend More
By next week, this post will have slipped off the front page. Click now or you'll miss your chance to learn how scarcity marketing nudges you to buy more.
Shoddy PC repair tech caught in sting operation.
I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
The case for caloric labeling
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Looking for a change? From paying you for your smarts to just plain paying you, these six locations want you so much, they're willing to pay you to move.
What Can You Do With Unwanted Gift Cards?
In my house we try to spend gift cards as soon as possible because the longer they are held the less purchasing power they have. Sometimes there are just cards you are not interest
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It's time to drop all that paper weight and go (almost) completely paperless. It's easier than you think!
Budgeting in a time of inflation
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
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