Money Lessons from Bubba Watson, Masters champion

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The Masters is one of the most famous golf tournaments in the world, played each year at Augusta National in Georgia. The famous Green Jacket is awarded to the winner of this PGA Major golf tournament, and the Masters championship is synonymous with … [Read more...]

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Quizzle Weekly Must-Reads: April 13, 2012

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Economic News that Affects Your Budget: More foreclosures coming soon: Lenders are sitting on a backlog of over 1 million home foreclosures that have been delayed due to regulatory hiccups and paperwork problems, but those foreclosures are … [Read more...]

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When It Comes to Dating and Money: Lay It Out on The Kitchen Table.

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When it comes to dating and money, the same relationship rules apply: Be honest. The moment you and yours start to talk about a future together - especially if it involves any kind of investment - stop and become financially intimate … [Read more...]

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Is getting a tax refund a “bad thing?”

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About 75% of U.S. taxpayers get a tax refund each year, and the average tax refund is $3,000. Most people see their tax refunds as “free money,” or at least a cause for celebration – but most financial experts say that if you’re getting a big … [Read more...]

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Why you can’t afford not to talk to your kids about money

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Many of America’s high school students aren’t getting the information they need to make good decisions about managing money. According to this article in the Cincinnati Enquirer, 68% of high school students failed a national test of personal … [Read more...]

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Quizzle Weekend Round-up: Emergency Savings Fund

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Saving an Emergency Fund is an essential financial safety net: everyone should ideally have 3-6 months worth of expenses in a cash, FDIC-insured bank savings account. If you have acquired a decent stash of emergency savings, you’ll be better … [Read more...]

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Quizzle Weekly Must-Reads: April 6, 2012

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Economic News that Affects your Budget:  American businesses created 209,000 new jobs in March 2012, showing signs of hope in the job market. Car sales are up as people are looking to buy newer cars and more fuel-efficient cars. 2012 U.S. car … [Read more...]

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April is National Financial Literacy Month – are you ready to learn?

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April has been designated as National Financial Literacy Month. (Read the National Financial Literacy Month Presidential Proclamation from President Obama.) Every time people apply for a credit card, take out a loan or sign up for a mortgage, … [Read more...]

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Surprising new facts about how Americans spend money

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A provocative new article in the Atlantic Monthly on spending shows how Americans’ consumer spending has changed from 1947 – 2007. Americans are spending much more money than ever before on certain categories of spending, like health care, and … [Read more...]

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5 Ways to Start Saving Money Today

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Words such as budget and cutbacks don’t make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. In reality, though, it’s not that bad. You can cut back on your expenses without sacrificing your needs and wants, as long as you approach it in the right way. Use these … [Read more...]

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Economic News that affects your Budget:  Signs of hope in the job market as jobless claims fall to a four year low. Will gas get cheaper anytime soon? Oil prices have dropped 4% this month. More people are buying investment properties and … [Read more...]

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