Money Saving Tips. Maximize Savings on Everyday Items!

Frugal living is more than a lifestyle. It's a passion. Call Me Crazy! I love It!Why, who wouldn't love getting paid to buy products that they use everyday?Here's how I do it.I purchase an item that has a rebate offer (either a store or manufacturer rebate) while it is on... Read More

Top 10+ Ways to Jumpstart your New Year?s Finances!

Of course, these don't have to be done in any particular order! Just pick one or two that particularly apply to your situation. * Create your 2005 filing system. This might include new file folders, a new box to hold them or space in a filing cabinet with easy access.... Read More

Budgeting your Savings - Did You Let Your Piggy Bank Get Away?

I think most of us have at some point in our lives. Some how we forget to feed the little piggy. And, like most neglected "pets", your piggy bank will disappear if you don't feed it. A personal budget is important to create financial independence and setting goals for feeding... Read More

Budget Planning - Its Elementary My Dear Watson

Does it feel like you have to be Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery behind balancing your personal budget? Are you living a mysterious thriller where your realization of "financial independence and security" is a vicious repeating cycle of debt? Don't be afraid?...Somehow you've ended up lost in the "plastic... Read More

Save Money on your Clothing Budget. Tame the Closet Monster!

Reducing the clothing budget was a serious challenge for me. Two pre-teen girls and a teenage girl certainly didn't make life any easier. My son wasn't much of a challenge. Thank goodness, he's not "fashion conscious".The girls on the other hand were greatly disappointed in the new methods of clothing... Read More

More Money? My Cup Runneth Over...But Im Still Thirsty

Most of us, especially those of us who have debtor's disease (if you have it you know what it is!), have commented or at least thought, "If I could just win the lottery, or sweepstakes, everything would be better." Unfortunately, even if that big dream did come true things probably... Read More

How to Draw a Personal Budget that Works

Many people spend their little income haphazardly without any planning and end up getting broke before month-end. They then borrow to make ends meet and end up with more problems that they fail to repay their debts promptly.However, this is not a prudent way of managing your personal financial affairs.... Read More

5 Ways to Absolutely Destroy Your Finances!

Ben Stein has a book called How to Ruin Your Finances. To be honest, I'm not sure an entire book is needed on the subject-there are some fairly quick and easy ways to accomplish the task. (Before continuing, let me be clear that I do not actually recommend such activities-This... Read More

A Fresh Start for Family Finances in 2005

While 40% to 50% of us make New Year's resolutions on January 1-a ritual that has existed since ancient times-approximately 60% to 80% of us have already broken them by the end of February, according to researchers.It's still not too late, however, to reset the trajectory on your family's finances,... Read More

Money Matters: Strengthen Your Marriage by Putting Finances in Order

Did you know that 43% of all married couples argue over money issues, making it the major reason couples fight? If you and your spouse handle money differently, now is the time to talk, establish expectations, and draw up a financial plan.Money is a very big part of a marriage.... Read More

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Tuesday's Personal Finance Stories
MarketWatch
By MarketWatch Did you know there's a limit of one IRA-to-IRA rollover per year? Any rollovers after that are considered fully taxable distributions. IRA expert Ed Slott says that one of his clients, without telling anyone, did about 20 IRA rollovers ...

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Media Ingenuity Names William Reeve as New Chairman
Sacramento Bee
Media Ingenuity's portfolio of personal finance brands includes the comparison site, TotallyMoney, the credit card brand, Granite, and the personal finance brand, Fluid. William Reeve stated, "I am thrilled to have the chance to work with the great ...

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USDA Celebrates America Saves Week Supporting Financial Security and Literacy
PoliticalNews.me (press release)
19-26, to help all individuals learn more about personal finance and help build a secure financial future for themselves and their families. This year's theme is, “Set a Goal, Make a Plan and Save Automatically.” “Through these tough economic times, ...

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Personal Finance: Rebalancing portfolio deals with market shifts
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Get answers to financial questions on Wednesdays from our columnists who work in the financial services industry. Christopher A. Hopkins CFA, is a vice president at Barnett & Co. Submit questions to his attention by writing to Business Editor Dave ...


Globe and Mail

Why Warren Buffett doesn't get gold
Globe and Mail
The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick. In his most recent letter to shareholders of his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett was critical ...

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InsuranceQuotes.com Wins Prestigious SABEW Award
MarketWatch (press release)
22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- InsuranceQuotes.com, a personal finance website owned and operated by Bankrate Insurance, has won a prestigious award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW). InsuranceQuotes.com was honored ...
Bankrate.com Wins 2011 "Best in Business" Award from Society of American ...PR Newswire (press release)

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Personal finance crisis prevents Brits from being happy
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By Anna Jay Brits are giving up on the 'fun' things in life as the turmoil over their personal finances show no signs of abating. Nearly half of the nation is struggling to find time to have fun, as purse strings are tightened amid the dreary state of ...


NBC News and RLTV Premiere New Live Consumer Finance Show for Boomers and Seniors
Bradenton Herald
21, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ -- One of America's most popular personal finance experts, award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Jean Chatzky, makes her television hosting debut with Cash Call With Jean Chatzky -- premiering Tuesday, February 28, ...


YoBucko talks money for 20-somethings
College Times
And that's the concept behind YoBucko.com, a new personal finance website aimed squarely at those in their 20s. It's the brainchild of Eric Bell, a 28-year-old Washington, DC., entrepreneur who sees a void in personal finance guidance for his ...

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Financial Post (blog)

Test your financial savvy
Financial Post (blog)
By Mark Miller OK, folks — it's time for a Personal Finance 101 quiz. Please answer the following three questions: 1. Suppose you had $100 in a savings account and the interest rate was 2% per year. After five years, how much do you think you would ...
I Was Told There Would Be No MathYahoo! Contributors Network

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