Personal Finance Blog
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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Mortgage interest rates are low. Purchase prices are low. Add to this that there are numerous homes on the market ripe for the buying and it sounds like the ideal time to invest in some real estate; but is it? Before you put your money down … [Read more...]
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If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of financial planning or have trouble following through when you set a budget for yourself, there’s good news. Technology has made it easier than ever to regulate your finances with minimal involvement after the … [Read more...]
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Google "How do you budget" and you'll get tons of how-tos on budgeting. Up until just a few days ago, I, like the 761 million other people that have written about budgeting, assumed that was the right way to think about budgeting - it’s … [Read more...]
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A couple of days ago, I wrote an article on the S&P credit downgrade and its impacts on your personal finances. Literally hours later, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), who sets the fed funds rate and is a major influencer on overall … [Read more...]
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I know a lot of people dread looking at their finances, but honestly, I’ve never understood why. Dare I say it, I actually enjoy analyzing my finances. In fact, it’s something I often do when I’m feeling bored. Trust me, I’m no math guru, … [Read more...]
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Budgeting can seem like math minus the fun – and we all know how fun math is. What’s exciting about adding up all your expenses and seeing that you spend way too much each month and need to cut back? Or maybe you put everything on your check card … [Read more...]
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When you take that first leap toward financial independence, it can be rather overwhelming. People start throwing abbreviations at you like FICO and IRA, and you may often be left scratching your head. Don’t worry! With these five easy steps, … [Read more...]
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Have you ever looked at your bank account a few days after your paycheck was deposited and wondered, where the heck did all my money go? Of course, you know you have bills to pay, but could it really be that empty in just a few days? The key to … [Read more...]
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Remember the American dream? That good ole philosophy that we could have whatever we want. Well, apparently we took that notion a little too seriously and now, over half of people over age 65 receive income of less than $18,337 a year, according to … [Read more...]
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Money disagreements are a leading cause of divorce. When couples have different ideas about how to spend, save and prioritize their financial lives, or when they struggle to communicate about their stresses, hopes and fears about money, the … [Read more...]
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