Who doesn’t love getting a good deal? I know, that I really enjoy getting a bargain, but this week, which is my second week participating in the financial fast, I had to learn how to say no to most “deals.” The financial fast limits your purchasing to only essential items such as food and medicine. […]
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The other day, I was in Target getting a few groceries we needed. My 2 year daughter was with me, and every time we passed something cute that caught her eye she said, “I want that, please get it” At first I ignored her request, but then she burst into tears: “Mommy, I want something
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EMERGENCY BUDGETING So many of us have struggled during the current economic crisis and our family has been no exception. About 3 years ago my husband and I found ourselves with no jobs and a daughter to feed. Thank God my husband was at least receiving the GI bill for school, but the majority of
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There are many things to worry about as a parent, but whether or not to save for college tuition should not be one of your worries. In fact, in 16-18 years, hopefully you will have put something aside for your child’s future tuition; especially if you start now. However keep in mind that your child
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This article was written by John from Home Loan Finder. Visit Home Loan Finder to compare home loan interest rates. None of us can claim to have an emergency-free life, yet our approach towards an emergency fund or a contingency fund is often casual, even foolhardy. According to a survey conducted by MetLife in 2009,
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My husband and I tried the 7 day financial fast and it was a lot harder than I thought. In general I am not a big spender, but I guess when you are on a declared financial fast your mind creates new desires to want to shop. Some days I just wanted to buy something,
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Credit card debt is a major problem in this country. While not everyone has a credit card, those that do typically carry a balance. The interest rate on a credit card balance is usually between 10-30% APR. These high interest rates make it difficult for people to pay down their debt — especially if only
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