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Category Archives: Personal finance
Save1.com: Save Lives While you Save Money
I like to save money. Hey, who doesn’t? But I’m lousy at finding deals. I stink at couponing, and I don’t have the patience to search for the right bargains before buying. Usually I just set money aside and wait … Continue reading
Free E-copy of “One Year Lived” by Adam Shepard
Adam Shepard, author of Scratch Beginnings, was the first guest on our Living in Financial Excellence Podcast. That was way back when my voice was still shaky and I had no clue what I was doing. Even so, it was … Continue reading
Easy Ideas for Less Complicated Finances
How to Simplify Your Expenses If you are currently interested in saving money and cutting down on the number of expenses that you have on a monthly basis, it will be time for you to evaluate your situation and determine … Continue reading
5 Easy Tips to Help You and Your Family Save Money Each Month
5 Easy Tips to Help You and Your Family Save Money Each Month If your family budget is already feeling the cinch and you need to tighten it a little more, here are five simple tips to help shave money … Continue reading
Strategic Planning for the Everyday Family
Taking the Next Step with your Finances For several years now, my wife and I have been doing well with our finances. I haven’t used a credit card since 2006 or so, and my wife only has a Kohls card … Continue reading
Putting Perspective on the Fiscal Cliff and the Idiots in Congress
A friend of mine sent me the following today. I’ve seen it before on Facebook and a few other places online but it’s worth sharing again. It breaks down this whole fiscal cliff nonsense into laymen’s terms so it’s easier … Continue reading
After Christmas Deals: Better than Black Friday
I’ve long been an advocate of buying things on sale rather than paying full price. But I’ve also been traditionally standoff-ish about mega sales like Black Friday deals. The crowds are never worth the deals to me. Especially when retailers … Continue reading
Living Beyond Rich: You Gotta Read This Book!
Best Personal Finance Book in a LONG Time I recently had the distinct privilege of a sneak peak at the book, Living Beyond Rich by Jen McDonough. I wasn’t sure what to expect, since I know the author indirectly. Sometimes … Continue reading
Refusing to Conform: Why I’m Not Shopping on Black Friday
All across America, there are two groups of people gearing up for Black Friday. Those who can’t wait to check out the deals, and those who want nothing to do with it and are planning to stay home. Group A: … Continue reading
Budgeting for Dummies: A Beginner’s Guide
Over the years, I’ve come across a lot of different approaches to budgeting. Naturally I feel that my approach is the best. That’s mainly because it works well for me. I finally realized that the method isn’t entirely critical as … Continue reading
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