It’s always a good idea to improve your personal finance knowledge. And with new books hitting the market every month, there’s no excuse to not read up on topics like savings, getting rid of debt and investing.
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Why Your Child Needs A Youth Account
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You’re always trying to teach your child how to best manage their money. You want them to be financially savvy. You want them to master impulse control. But what happens if your lectures aren’t doing the job?
How To Shop Smarter At The Grocery Store
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Here are a few tips on how to not break the bank with a simple trip to the grocery store. Don’t: Leave the House Hungry. Only shop while on a full stomach. This way, you won’t buy to satisfy your lingering hunger pangs.
Hidden Home Costs
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Homeowners can expect to spend about $9,390 every year on costs associated with owning and caring for a home, according to an analysis by online real estate company Zillow and local services company Thumbtack.
How To Shop For Fall On A Budget
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That long-anticipated day has finally come and gone. Your kids looked sharp and neat sporting spiffy backpacks and dressed in their spanking new back-to-school clothing. You watched them board that bus and waved them off from your perch at the bus stop until your arm hurt.
Financial Fasting Weekend
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Money seems to blow through pockets much faster on the weekends. Control your weekend spending this month by designating one weekend as a Financial Fast. Don’t spend a penny from Friday to Monday!
8 Most Harmful Attitudes Toward Money
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We all know that saving money can be difficult. But if you find yourself thinking any of the following, it’s time to give your money attitude a shakeup!
Ways To Save On Food Costs
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How can you prepare nutritious meals that don’t cost a bundle or take hours of prep time? Is it even possible? You betcha! Here’s how!
6 Habits That Cost You More Than $50 A Month
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Bad habits are a lot more than just a drag on your health and time – they can also put a serious strain on your budget. Here’s some average expenses of habits that may be impacting your finances.
How Should I Use My Tax Refund
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When you receive an unexpected windfall, whether it's from a tax refund, work bonus or a cash gift, it's always a good idea to be proactive about how you'll spend it instead of letting it just blow through your checking account.