Since the devastating recession of the American economy in the winter of ’07-’08, the battle cry of the average, hard-hit American has been “Cash for Gold!” This catchphrase is heard and seen everywhere and has become deeply ingrained in our subconscious. What advertisers tend to do, however, is to robotically repeat the same lines about...
Category: Budgeting
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3 Financial Tips for Young Adults
Being a young adult is such an exciting time in life as new found freedoms and responsibilities arise. The pursuit of careers, relationships, first house, and FUN is on the priority list and financial decisions at this point in life can be crucial to financial success throughout life. Let me assure you that if you...
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The Five Most Common Tax Deductibles for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed
In the wake of the credit crunch and many years of erosion of the old job-for-life culture, more and more people are concluding that there are no longer any advantages to be had working their guts out for someone else. Instead, self-employment and setting-up your own business is becoming increasingly popular. As are freelance and...
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Tricks To Combat Impulse Buying
Think before you buy it. Easier said than done, right? Most people find the urge to splurge quite hard to resist. Impulse buying is a dangerous habit and is the cause of needless debt. So how exactly do we avoid this trap when we are but mere humans, constantly subject to sale posters and marketing...
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Keep Your Finances In Order With Some Money Saving Ideas
FinanceWand has some great financial tips and ideas. However, I was mulling over some simpler ways we can all save money in the home. I’ve put together a list of simple money-saving ideas. These will help to keep your outgoings down and leave a little more cash in your wallet for those little luxuries that...
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How to Save Money During Tax Season
After the excitement and good cheer of the holidays are over, people find themselves facing another busy season – the dreaded tax season. Generally, by the end of January or the first of February, you will have received your W9s, 1099s, and other income documents from your employer(s). Although your employers are in charge of...
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Top 5 Free Online Money Management Tools
With today’s economy being the way it is, everyone is trying to make their money stretch as far as possible. To help you manage your finances there are some good free money management tools available online. Yodlee Yodlee MoneyCenter is an online management tool that has been around for a long time. It is easy...
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Simple and Effective Ways To Save
With the current economic situation, many of us are looking for simple ways to save money. I’ve read hundreds of articles about money-saving tips, but in my experience, it’s normally the simple tips that are the most effective. It’s important that when we save money, we make our savings work for us. We all know...
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First New Years Goal: Budget Your Personal Finances
For many, the New Year ushers in chances to better one’s life. You can do this by spending quality time budgeting your personal finances. Another day, another dollar. Another year, another chance to reach and exceed your financial goals and objectives. Of course, you’ll find it easier to surpass your financial expectations if you’ve taken...
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Credit Card Debt Solutions, Ideas to Help Your Household Budget
Practical credit card debt solutions to implement today!