From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Debt Free Living

August 31, 2009

For many families debt free living may seem as unrealistic as fairy tales like Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty. Who can imagine a life without credit card bills, car payments, and other types of debt? Many people have been in debt for so long that they believe that debt is just a part of [...]

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Money Savings – Five Easy Ways to Pad Your Savings

August 28, 2009

As you earn to manage your money, savings accounts have to play an important part in your financial plan. Having a well-stocked savings account will allow you to save for future goals as well as build an emergency fund to cushion you from life’s unexpected blows. Before you can reap the rewards of [...]

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Eliminate Credit Card Debt

August 27, 2009

Have you recently decided to eliminate credit card debt from your personal finances? Although it may seem like a lofty idea, you should know that it is definitely an achievable goal. You just have to come up with a game plan to will get you where you want to go. I am [...]

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Credit Report Errors – How to Fix Them

August 26, 2009

Credit report errors can happen to everyone regardless of their credit rating. A person with good credit may find that a family member’s less than stellar information has been inappropriately posted onto their credit report. On the other hand, someone with a bad credit history may find that a negative credit item that [...]

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Three Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

August 25, 2009

Have you ever been the victim of identity theft? Aside from being a scary experience (imagine for a moment that someone is out there racking up debts in your name), clearing up the after-effects of identity theft is decidedly annoying. Identity theft victims spend a great deal of time and energy trying to [...]

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Getting the Best Deals on Back to School Supplies

August 24, 2009

I’ve written quite a bit about the back to school sales. With school nearly starting, we’ve pretty much finished purchasing all our supplies. Back to school shopping is always an exciting experience in our house. I never stop being amused at how thrilled my kids are to see the list of approved [...]

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Are Generic Products as Good as the Brand Names?

August 22, 2009

Purchasing generic products instead of brand-named products is an easy way to save money, but many people wonder if generic products are truly as good as their expensive counterparts. There must be a reason behind the increased price of brand-named products, right? Are brand-named products really the same as generic products? Well, [...]

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Garage Sale Success Strategies

August 20, 2009

Have you been hit with the urge to do a little Fall cleaning around your house? Would you like to earn some extra cash? If you said, “yes,” to these suggestions, a garage sale is the project for you. In one day you’ll be able to rid your house of all the [...]

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Quick Cash: How to Come up with Some Quick Cash without Taking out a Loan

August 19, 2009

Quick cash has some real benefits in any family’s financial plan. Sometimes you are surprised by bills or expenses that leave you needing cash right away. The ability to come up with that cash quickly will keep an unexpected emergency from becoming a crippling blow to your family’s budget.
Fortunately, there are [...]

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Mid Year Financial Checkup – How Are You Doing So Far?

August 18, 2009

Now that we’re more than halfway through the year, it is a good time to stop and take stock in your financial progress. How are you doing? Are you reaching your goals? Maybe you’re even surpassing them. Whatever is going on in your life, now is a good time to look [...]

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