The current economic climate is one of austerity – stagnating incomes, rising unemployment and the cost of living increasing faster than the rate of inflation. In these times, getting value for money has never been more important, and it seems that for pension products younger people are doing that far more effectively than older generations. [...]
Saving Money is a Good Thing
Here you'll find the best articles when it comes to saving money, which by most regards, is an awesome thing to do!
12 Savvy Ways to Save Money in College
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Being a student, by definition, means you’ve got to do all you can to save every penny you have. And if you’re saving those pennies for investing, each of these steps will help you get there quicker. Freshmen, you’ve got an advantage – you’re starting from the bottom, so you get to build a super [...]
5 Most Common Money Problems
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Money problems plague all of us, and not all of them have to do with unexpected expenses. In fact, most money problems we create are self imposed. Why do I talk about money problems? Having money problems keeps you from getting out of student loan debt, prevents you from saving, and ultimately, prevents you from [...]
Preparing for Financial Emergencies and Unexpected Expenses
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It’s always the most joyous time of the year when the unexpected seems to occur, and so it is important that you’re prepared for financial emergencies and other unexpected expenses. These can range from the mundane – needing to get your car repaired, to catastrophic emergencies like Hurricane Sandy. The funny thing about financial emergencies and [...]
Top 3 Tips for Setting Up a Savings Account
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A savings account is more than just a place to stash your cash. It’s a fundamental building block in upping your credit score and a personal safety net in the event of an emergency. Savings accounts make planning ahead for major purchases such as a car, a home, or a college education a steady process [...]
Why It’s Sexier To Spend (and what we can do about it)
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There are a hundred different ways to save a couple of dollars. There are even more ways to invest a couple dollars. I read a lot of them, myself. Every day, I’m learning that there are a myriad of ways to save or invest my hard earned money. But it makes me wonder. Why do [...]
Saving For Your Retirement: Don’t Put it Off
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It’s going to be a long time before you actually start receiving your pension. You’ll be more concerned about your current income right now, and of course this is perfectly normal. It’s always good to remember though, that there will come a day when your pension is your sole means of income, and therefore extremely [...]
Reader Question: Can I Make Money Using a Balance Transfer at 0%?
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Last month, I put out a request for reader questions, and I’m excited to start sharing some of the questions and stories I received! The readers are what define this website, and so I want to continue to produce content that is relative to you! Anyway, I received a question from Renee on possibly using [...]
The Ultimate Hypocrite: Robert Kiyosaki and His Company’s Bankruptcy
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A story came across the news this weekend about Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and how his company went bankrupt last month. Basically, the company didn’t pay the proper royalties on its seminars, and when they lost in court, they didn’t have enough money to pay at all. It wasn’t a personal bankruptcy, [...]
5 Ways Online Gaming Can Help You Save
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The recession seems to be unending and with constantly rising costs, entertainment has become a luxury and not a necessity. The price of recreational activities has shot up and with people looking to save in every possible way, and yet, online casino games have become increasingly popular. Now you can afford to enjoy all the [...]
Switching Ain’t Easy – Your Guide to Changing Banks, Insurance, and More
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One of most common excuses I hear everyday about why people accept being at a sucky bank, insurance company, or whatever XYZ business, is that switching is hard. But you know what – it ISN’T! It just takes time, which is something that many people don’t have. So here are some of my tricks to [...]
Finding Monetary Value in Household Items
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Looking to make a little extra money? Like most people, you probably have plenty of items you’re not using taking up space in your home. It takes a little work, but you can find the value in these unused goods and sell them for cash. The trick is to sell each item in the appropriate [...]
7 Awesome Android Apps to Help Manage Your Finances
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How closely are you watching your money? Everyone knows that managing your personal finances with care is important for your future. Fortunately, these days keeping track of your financial goals is easier than it has ever been. With your Android smartphone, you can easily manage your finances with these seven cool apps: Google Finance: This [...]
Two Quick Ways to Stay Frugal After Reaching a Goal
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The other day, it occurred to me that within seven months, I’ll be out of consumer debt once and for all. Instead of being happy/ecstatic/relieved beyond all belief, I started to worry. What would I do? Would I go out more? Would my frugality die when this goal is reached? Average Joe has said that getting [...]
The Zen of Budgeting
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Dealing with money and budgeting can be extremely stressful, irritating, depressing, and can be a task we don’t enjoy. However, it isn’t making a budget that is depressing – it is the action around money that we wish was different. It’s the holding onto a vision in our minds that isn’t happening in reality. As [...]
