Jun 25, 2009 -
What's Your Bigger Weakness: Meals Out or Shopping?
Eating meals out.
Shopping.
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Jun 25, 2009 -
You know that cutting back will be better for you in the long run, but implementing a plan to spend less can sometimes feel impossible. It's not. You just need to sneak in little ways to make the whole thing less painless.
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Jun 08, 2009 -
Weekends provide plenty of opportunities for spending a little too much, and Mondays are the perfect time for getting back on track. Do you have any spender's remorse from this past weekend?
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Do You Have Weekend Spender's Remorse?
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Jun 01, 2009 -
I'll be honest. My husband and I went all out on our honeymoon and spent more than I'd ever imagined on a vacation, but we saved for it and actually ended our trip under budget.
No matter what your vision for romantic your post-wedding getaway, the most important thing is that you don't go into debt for it.
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May 14, 2009 -
Munching a lunch you brought from home is one of the best ways to keep food costs down. Packing a variety of lunch foods will keep you from abandoning your brown-bag system because of boredom, and if this is already getting old, give yourself a break and designate one day a week for buying lunch.
You should only consider adopting this system if you can afford to buy one lunch each week.
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May 01, 2009 -
When you work so hard all week long, it's tempting to just throw caution to the wind on the weekend and spend your hard-earned money without a plan. I'm all for enjoying your time away from the office, and have come up with nine weekend activities that won't break the bank. Spend less money while enjoying quality time with a friend or two by using one (or more!) or my ideas.
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Apr 28, 2009 -
The recession has caused most all of us to reevaluate the way we shop, and people are looking for value in their purchases more than ever. Companies like Wal-Mart, Costco, and McDonald's have been more successful in the down economy due to their reputations as discount spots, but designer jeans, high-definition TVs, and iPhones haven't performed too shabbily themselves.
What gives?
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Apr 27, 2009 -
This episode of Maxed Out features Adrianne, a woman in her 20s whose relationship with money compromises her romantic relationship with her boyfriend, Mike. It’s the first time on the show where a couple breaks up during the month it takes for financial guru Allison Griffiths to work her magic.
The show begins with a profile of Mike and Adrianne: Mike is careful, Adrianne is careless; he owns two condos and she rents her apartment; he doesn’t have a car and she has an expensive car payment.
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Apr 23, 2009 -
Some brides allow themselves to go all out by spending more than they normally would, like buying full-priced Manolos to wear under their dress when they normally wouldn't think of spending that much on shoes. Do you (or did you) see your wedding as an opportunity to splurge?
Do You See Your Wedding as an Opportunity to Splurge?
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Apr 21, 2009 -
Shopping is an anytime sport for many of us, and playing the game during your lunch break seems like an efficient use of time. Not so fast. There are two factors that could cause you to spend more when squeezing in a trip to your favorite store: time and stress.
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