The first day of spring has come and gone, officially marking the time of year to clean house – and not just your literal home. It’s also the perfect season to tidy up your finances. Just like you might have a “to do” list for your house spring cleaning tasks, here are 12 simple to dos to help you clean your financial house.
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12 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Finances
March 30, 2010New Year Resolution #1: Financial Fitness in 2009
January 7, 2009Worried about the economy? Been hoarding all your pennies lately? You’re not alone. Heck, even the US federal budget is looking a little hefty these days and might topple the scales at nearly $1.2 trillion next year. If you’re not sure where to start, Quizzle has you covered. Take a deep breath and we’ll make [...]
What’s Your Savings IQ?
March 10, 2008It probably comes as no surprise that Americans aren’t saving much, according to a new survey. We’re trying apparently, as the survey reports that three quarters of people say they’re stocking away something, but unfortunately, that “something” only amounts to 5 percent (or less) of income for half of the respondents. Most of us know in a general [...]
Make Your Savings Automatic
February 26, 2008Tip #2: Put your money on auto-pilot and set up automatic deposits into savings, retirement plans and investments. If the money isn’t there in the first place, you’ll be less tempted to take that cash you had slated for savings and spend it. Your employer or bank can help you set up several automatic deposit [...]
Your Money Matters in 2008
December 28, 2007With the new year upon us, it’s time to reflect back on 2007 — all of our money successes and mistakes — and consider how to apply the things we’ve learned to 2008. Bankrate does just this in its 2008 Financial Forecast. From the best and worst of 2007, to the money experts’ crystal ball predictions for 2008, this guide provides a “wealth” of knowledge about your money.
