Mar 18, 2010 -
No matter how frugal you are, and how many cost-saving measures you employ food costs probably make up a sizeable chunk of your budget. But what if they didn’t? What if you could spend very, very little on food — say, $1 a day — and use those savings elsewhere?
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Mar 13, 2010 -
Another weekend rolls around, and it's our cue to unwind and enjoy some free time with friends. One thing that shouldn't be on your weekend agenda is letting your financial smarts fly out the window. Instead, keep your budget balanced and stay in control of your cash, even while you're making plans to see friends, shop, and catch some weekend entertainment — there's a way to do it all without surrendering your savvy resolve.
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Mar 12, 2010 -
The weather outside is still frightful, and unfortunately, the calendar is no longer filled with homey holiday parties that keep you indoors and outside of stores. The simplest way to prioritize saving is to automate it, but there are plenty of other ways to maximize your saving potential rain or shine. Try these simple tips to keep your budget on track and bills manageable.
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Mar 11, 2010 -
You're only human. You can't expect to handle your money flawlessly 24/7, but you can live your financial life with a few golden rules. Because we're not perfect, there's always room to improve.
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Mar 09, 2010 -
We're all trying to save more. Through budgeting, cutting out frivolous expenses, and just sheer willpower, we're on a mission to make the most of our paychecks and build up our savings. Still, there are ways to get more money coming in and boost our bank accounts a bit — all it requires are the resources you already have.
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Feb 27, 2010 -
Weekend's here and we're all ready to unwind. Still, if you've been a smart spender all week, don't cave now. There's no reason to blow your saving strategies when you can make the most of your weekend without spending all your cash.
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Feb 24, 2010 -
Saving money can seem like a mission impossible when you're already pushing your bank account every month. It's not necessarily easy, but it is most definitely possible. Learn the most important tricks for saving money and you'll be that much closer to getting exactly what you want.
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Feb 23, 2010 -
When your income and expenses are nearly the same, it's time to create a budget. Want to purchase something that you couldn't afford unless you charged it on a credit card? Budgeting would be the answer.
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Feb 06, 2010 -
The weekend's here and we're all celebrating our well-deserved days off (and the Super Bowl!)— but we're not about to blow our budgets doing it. You've been savvy and smart all week long when it comes to spending, so keep it up over the weekend. Enjoy the big weekend with friends and family — you don't have to spend a fortune — just be sure to keep an eye on expenses with our saving tips.
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Feb 01, 2010 -
Sure, we'd all love to snap our fingers and achieve our financial goals, particularly this time of year when we're riding high on resolutions. But successfully paying down credit card debt and saving money can only happen if you go in with a plan, and a realistic one at that.
Want to be debt free?
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