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Lessons On Financial Independence From Our Founding Fathers
Is your financial life fireworks and bombs bursting in air? Or is it more of a steady drumbeat toward victory? The campaign to become financially independent can be a lot like staging a revolution: it takes sacrifice, determination and courage … Continue reading
Five Good Financial Habits to Adopt in the New Year
Many of us head into the new year planning to break some habits, like over-eating, watching too much TV or over-using credit. But when it comes to habits, it can be good to focus on creating new good ones, rather … Continue reading
Fun Financial Trivia in Honor of Trivia Day
Happy Trivia Day! Whose bright idea was it to start the new year off with a day devoted to interesting—but probably useless—details? Whoever it was, we’re grateful because it gives us the chance to talk about a favorite topic: fun … Continue reading
Ideas for How to Budget Your Money Better in 2012
Before you know it, the holiday season of 2011 will be over and 2012 – with all its potential and opportunity – will be staring you in the face. If you’ve never had to think about budgeting, or have never … Continue reading
The Holidays and Your Finances: Perfect Together?
What, you say? The state of your finances is the last thing you want to think about during the holiday season, when you’re spending big on holiday shopping, right? The holiday season – and the potential for overspending that comes … Continue reading
The SMART Way To Make Financial New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are usually well-intentioned, especially those that focus on your financial fitness. If your resolutions this year address money matters like savings, spending and credit use, you can improve your chances of success by making “SMART” promises to … Continue reading
Last-minute Tips to Avoid Holiday Overspending
The clock is ticking! We’re down to just 20 days left before Christmas. Thanks to the retail world, all of those days will be shopping days. After all, what retailer worth his salt is going to close up shop for a … Continue reading
Cyber Monday Safety Tips
Last year, online shoppers spent more than $1 billion on Cyber Monday, the first Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, according to comScore, a company that measures digital media. It was the single biggest day in online sales history, and represented … Continue reading
How Your Good Credit Score is Like a Pumpkin Pie
Do you plan to wrap up tomorrow’s feast with a nice, rich wedge of pumpkin pie? Many of us will - it’s the classic, traditional conclusion to a Thanksgiving feast, and it makes the whole dining experience just that much better. … Continue reading
Five Financial Things to be Thankful For
Turkey day is around the corner. Are you ready for the feast? If your family is like mine, you may talk about all the things in your life that you’re thankful for while you share your Thanksgiving meal. What are … Continue reading