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Thrifty Lady

Okay ladies how can we save money on stuff? Guys don't have as many options in the clothing department; menswear basically consists of tops,jackets, and pants. Even men's formal wear resembles their…

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Saving with Seeds

Groceries can be very expensive, even more so if you often lean toward buying fresh organic produce.

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Shoppers Unite

Did you know that shopping is a science? At least it is to the modern business retailer who not only employs salespersons and clerks, but also may have a…

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Timing is Everything

A few years ago, a friend of mind retired after his retirement plan was fully vested.

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When to Borrow Money

If you listen to the TV and radio advertisements you would think you can and should borrow money for just about anything. Credit card companies and banks…

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Outside the Box Finances

A number of years ago I read a delightful story about a highway traffic problem in which an 18-wheeler truck became stuck under an overpass, creating quite a…

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Emotion Based Debt

We need to understand our relationship with money and buying habits to discover any hidden issues that may need improvement.

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Live Like the Rich

At some point in your life, I'm sure you have said to yourself, "I wish I was really wealthy," or "I would like to live like a millionaire." In your mind, you…

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Credit Card Quiz

For the first time in a number of years, the American Congress has recently passed new reforms for credit cards under the Credit Card Act of 2009. This month,…

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What is an Excellent Credit Score?

Just a few years ago, credit seemed so easy to obtain. You're credit score didn't seem to be that relevant as almost anyone could get a loan. That mindset led…

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Developing a Saver's Attitude

The strikes at both the American and the world economy keep coming. According to the February 2013 issue of The Week magazine, 44 percent of Americans do not…

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Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New Car

Before you head out the door to buy that car you’ve had your eye on, take a few steps back and ask yourself a few questions:o How are you going to pay for that…

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Are You Ready to be 100?

Increasingly, 100 year-olds are making the news.Two years ago Emma Hendrickson became the oldest person ever to compete in the U.S. Bowling Congress women's…

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7 Tips for Hitting the Farmer's Market Like a Pro This Summer

5 reasons buying local is a good idea...

Shoppers Unite

Did you know that shopping is a science? At least it is to the modern business retailer who not only employs salespersons and clerks, but also may have a shopping anthropologist on contract.

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Little Things Do Count

Twenty-five years ago my wife and I, together with our two teenagers, visited New York City for the first time. It was quite an eye-opener as we travelled on the subway to see walls covered with…

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Contributing to a 401K Plan

While retirement often seems be just a distant dream for many of us, eventually we all hope to reach a point in our lives when we can leave the ranks of the workforce. Hopefully, we will have…

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Don't Be Greedy

“He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.” Proverbs 15:27. How do these words of wisdom apply to a happy financial situation? Well there are many ways we…

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Shopper's Secrets

Sticker shock!! It seems that every time you walk into a supermarket or a retail store, you see that the prices of everyday items are not going up a few cents every year, but a few cents every week.…

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Outside the Box Finances

A number of years ago I read a delightful story about a highway traffic problem in which an 18-wheeler truck became stuck under an overpass, creating quite a problem for the city transportation…

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12 Financial Mistakes You Will Live to Regret

We all make mistakes. That’s probably not a great revelation to anyone. However, some mistakes can have much bigger ramifications than others. Forgetting to set your alarm may result in you being…

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Budgets Don't Count - Or Do They?

How many times have you said to yourself: I just don't know where all my money goes or I can't seem to make ends meet when it comes to my finances? Believe me, you are not alone with these thoughts,…

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Easy Gain Easy Loss

If you want financial advice the wise King Solomon once said this, “Money that comes easily disappears quickly, but money that is gathered little by little will grow.” Proverbs 13:11.

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How to Pay Off a Mortgage Quickly

Owning a home is a classic American dream.

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Be Wary of - Get Cash in a Flash

Life has a way of occasionally throwing you and your family a curve and you suddenly discoveryou and your loved ones are strapped for cash. During this shaky economy, if you areapprehensive about…

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Financial Advice from the Torah for Special Occasion Spending

We allow know how important it is to live within our means but when special events come up things can be really stressful. Often with rare occasions such as birthdays, weddings, graduations,…

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7 Tips for Hitting the Farmer's Market Like a Pro This Summer

5 reasons buying local is a good idea...

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Using Priceline to Save Money on Vacation

Ever really, really needed to get away for weekend? Or a week? Or how about a month? We've all been there; stress gets to you, the weather can get to you, life in general can get you and sometimes you…

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Go for the Goal

You and I have goals. We all have aspirations. Sticking to them is our quandary. If you are like many Americans, prior to January 1, your list of goals would probably fill a legal-size paper.…

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