I Should Be Saving How Much?!

The New Savings Rule of Thumb

By: John D. Buerger, CFP® How much of your income should you be saving? A common rule of thumb answer used to be that 10 percent of income should go into savings. "But 10 percent of income is a lot!" is a common response. Saving that kind … [Read more...]

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7 Tips for a Frugal (But Still Delicious) Thanksgiving Feast

Money Saving Tips for a Delicious Thanksgiving

When surrounded by the tempting smells of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and other holiday treats, who wants to count calories? Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to forget that diet and just enjoy a nice meal. Of course, we can’t always … [Read more...]

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Gaming the System: Score Points with Your Saving

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By: Sierra Black, GetRichSlowly.com I’m at a bit of a personal-finance plateau. I’ve conquered my credit cards. I’m chipping away at my loans using the same tactics that helped me pay off the plastic debt. I’m living about as frugally as I … [Read more...]

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4 Reasons Why It’s More Fun to Be Frugal

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Since the recession, being called a penny-pincher isn’t the insult it used to be, and for good reason. Even before the economic meltdown, those who were spending less than what they made were having more fun than those who splurged. Why? Let’s … [Read more...]

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Cut Cable TV and Slash Your Monthly Expenses

Cut Cable to Slash Your Monthly Expenses

Understand more about how to use your money wisely, plan your budget, and improve your credit score, and you'll see that some things drain your financial resources but give little in return. The average  monthly cable subscription costs $71 - … [Read more...]

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6 Tips for Budget-Friendly Shopping at Yard Sales

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If you've set up a budget, you know how hard it can be to keep on track. We all have times when our expenses are bigger than we thought.  Shopping at yard sales can balance your budget again in a hurry. Put aside your biases ("new" is not always … [Read more...]

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Money-Saving Tips for Pet Lovers

Money Saving Tips for Pet Lovers

Americans keep 71 million dogs and 81 million cats as pets.  The pet industry is huge, and filling a shopping cart in a pet store can ruin a budget.  You pay attention to the big picture like your credit score, budget planning, and great deals on … [Read more...]

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6 Ways to Save Money on Pet Health Care

Money Saving Tips for Pet Health Care

Healthy personal finance means paying attention to your credit rating, watching your spending habits, creating a budget, and sticking to it.  If you’re a pet owner, Fido or Fluffy is a family member – but also a line item in the monthly … [Read more...]

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How to Save Money While Spending Time with Friends

How to Save Money with Friends

It’s a fact of life: With each passing year, we get older and our lives change. The “life of the party” at 23 is now a mom of three at 33. Your bar buddy at 26 is now a successful mover and shaker at 36. And the world traveler at 34 is now back … [Read more...]

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Useful Freebies You Can Find Online

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Whenever I hear the word "free," the first question I ask is: "What's the catch?" Unfortunately, the reputation of "free" has been sullied by scams looking to take advantage of people. But, while free may have gotten a bad rap, its definition … [Read more...]

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