Dr. GoodCents: Is It a Good Deal to Buy ‘The Best?’

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A clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Shapiro is ready to answer questions, offer advice and share strategies to help you alleviate the mental stresses of money management. Send your question to GoodCentsDr@gmail.com and it … [Read more...]

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Cheap Date Night Ideas for the Frugal-Minded

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As a new parent, I have recently learned just how hard it is to get out and have a date night with my wife. It is something we often took for granted in the past. We would have the urge to go out for dinner and the hardest part was deciding which … [Read more...]

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Paying For Convenience: Just Say No

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Modern life is stressful, fast-paced, and action-packed. There’s always a deadline to meet, an appointment to get to, an email to return. Heck, I sometimes find myself struggling to find time to go to the bathroom during the workday, so I … [Read more...]

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Monday Motivation: Yes, You Can Retire Confidently

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In a recent CNN Money article, I read that upwards of 60% of workers have less than $25,000 saved for retirement. Furthermore, 23% of those interviewed by the Employee Benefit Research Institute reported feeling “not at all confident” about their … [Read more...]

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Older Children are Expensive Too; Here’s How to Keep the Costs Down

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There are a million articles out there about the cost of babies (actually, 110 million according to Google), and so there are almost as many suggestions on how to save money on the new life in your life (FYI, you really don't need a changing table or … [Read more...]

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Monday Motivation: Should I Wipe Away My Debt or Stay the Course?

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I have a job, I’m investing in my retirement, I have an emergency fund, and I have a non-retirement investment portfolio. But, here’s the reader’s question… I have some credit card debt and an auto loan. Should I use my non-retirement … [Read more...]

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Spend More Efficiently By Knowing When to Buy

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What if you could get a better deal by buying shoes on Wednesday or better service by scheduling your haircut on Tuesday? Yahoo! Finance’s Financially Fit points out that a new book provides you with the information you need to make the most of … [Read more...]

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What to do When Your Children Receive Money

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Children often receive money as a gift. When they're young, the money is given to their parents. Even when they're older, the money is sometimes given to their parents. So what should you do with the money your children receive? Here are several … [Read more...]

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How Gaming is Changing the Face of Finance

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Things that are fun: beating your friend at a round of Call of Duty, earning reward points for shopping at your favorite clothing boutique and cashing in frequent flyer miles for a trip to sunny California. Things that aren’t so fun: keeping a … [Read more...]

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Is Luck A Factor In Your Finances?

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“Everything in life is luck.” This quote comes from none other than the famous real estate investor Donald Trump – and it couldn’t have popped up in my inbox at a better time! With St. Patrick’s Day here, luck has been on my mind. And … [Read more...]

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Easy Yet Creative Ways to Cut Your Utility Bills

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I recently wrote a guest post for another personal finance blog about my $11 electric bill during the month of January 2013. I was pleasantly surprised to see when the post garnered a whole bunch of questions and comments, most of which revolved … [Read more...]

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