Ten Commandments of Saving Money

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“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffett Warren Buffett’s quotes are timeless, reflecting his wisdom. His words on saving and investments are inspiring. Saving money is the cornerstone of a … Read More

What You Need To Know About A Sinking Fund

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We all have something special we’d like to buy for our home or in life. That old couch that has seen better days in your living room begging for a replacement or a vacation you thought about for a long … Read More

9 Ways To Avoid Lifestyle Inflation With A Savings Plan

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Lifestyle inflation happens when our income rises, we increase our spending. Like a balloon that gets larger, we tend to spend our expanding pocketful of extra dollars. When we get our first job after college, we begin to earn money, … Read More

The Pros And Cons of Credit Cards

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“Once you get into debt, it’s hell to get out. Don’t let credit card debt carry over. You can’t get ahead paying eighteen percent.” Charlie Munger, Vice-Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway   For me, credit cards have always been a double-edged sword, … Read More

6 Ways To Raise Your Credit Score

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Our financial lives depend on our creditworthiness. When we go for a loan, lenders review our credit report and our FICO credit scores to determine our annual percentage rate (APR). Generally, the higher our score on a 300-850 score, the … Read More

Being Frugal When Saving Time And Money

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“Price is what you pay; value is what you get.” Warren Buffett I bristled when they called me a cheapskate when I was a young kid. It cast a dark shadow over me. We lived in a modest neighborhood in … Read More

Ten Commandments of Personal Finance

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We revisit ancient views of money on the ten commandments of personal finance from timeworn texts and stories. Surveying these words adds a different perspective on finances whether you are celebrating the upcoming holidays or not. There is a common … Read More

How Do You Measure Your Financial Success?

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  I wanna be a billionaire so f**king bad Buy all of the things I never had Uh, I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen. Billionaire, Lyrics By Travie McCoy   … Read More

Credit Card Alternatives Have Benefits

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Do you really need a credit card? Most people believe so. I have had a love-hate relationship with credit cards, admittedly using cash and alternatives more often than most people I know. Credit cards can be a valuable tool, allowing … Read More

5 Budgeting Methods To Boost Financial Discipline

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I have to admit that  I am hostile to the term, “Budget.” The word signifies limitations as if I will have to change my lifestyle. Before I prepared a budget, I felt anxious about doing one. Only one out of … Read More

How To Control Spending With A Simple Budget

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Have you wanted to manage your money better but didn’t know how to start? I know that I can do better for us, especially our kids, so they learn good habits. I know I am not alone. Ultimately, our goal … Read More