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Help a Reader: “My Husband and I Spend Differently!”

January 18, 2012
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I think a lot of you may be able to relate to this one ;)  I know I’ve dated plenty of people in my past who spent, or saved, differently than myself at the time.  It never got to a point where it made a difference (cuz we of course split up), but when you’re [...]

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Do Things When You’re In The Mood!

January 17, 2012
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I just wrapped up a pretty cool blogging interview that you’ll see below, but I wanted to highlight that second Q&A there because I REALLY think it makes a big difference. Taking on tasks when you’re *in the mood.* (I also give y’all mad love in it too, so be sure to read the rest! :)) [...]

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Your Mission This Weekend: Get Those Last Minute Tax Deductions!

December 30, 2011
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Maaaaaan, can you believe it’s already the end of 2011??  What a freakin fast year!  And of course, we can’t close it out without us personal finance bloggers having some last words on tax deductions ya know ;)  It’s part of our jobs! So if you’ve been putting off all those clothes/money donations this whole [...]

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Godiva or Gumballs?

December 29, 2011
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(Guest Post by Barbara “Babs” Wagner – who once told us what old people know about money) One day I was at the mall with my two small sons and we passed a Godiva chocolate store. I don’t know why, but I said “let’s go in and get a treat.” I let each boy look [...]

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Your Mission This Weekend: FIX Something

December 2, 2011
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[UPDATE: I called Comcast and within 18 mins got my bill lowered by $35/mo!! WOO! That's $400 a year of savings! Your turn :)] So I’ve been a naughty little budgeter lately, and haven’t dealt with something that’s been driving me BONKERS:  Fixing our cable bill!  I’m too ashamed to admit how longs it’s been [...]

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4 Reasons to Get a Prenup! [w/ music video to boot]

November 28, 2011
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(Guest Post by Kevin McKee – a friend, and dope blogger) In the next twelve months, I will be attending at least three weddings. Some of my closest friends and family members will be tying the knot soon, and I have a little premarital advice for all of them. Get a prenup! This advice may [...]

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Everything You Need To Know About Personal Finance

November 25, 2011
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BAM!  Keep that in mind while out rockin’ Black Friday, okay?  Don’t go spending more than you have on presents and things that will get you more in debt!  Your friends and family will understand – make them something instead ;)  (You know those are always the best gifts anyways, right?) Oh, and this applies [...]

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4 Tips For The Coin Monster

November 17, 2011
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I hit up my friend, Mr. Coin Monster, last night, and I wanna play a quick game with you.  How many coins do you think I fed him this time around?? ;) I can’t remember the last time I paid him a visit (or, rather he paid ME! *bah dum ching*) but I can tell [...]

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Momma Says You Better Be Upset if it Breaks…

November 14, 2011
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I just got back from a wonderful trip home visiting my parents, and once again they hit me with some financial knowledge without even meaning too ;) (Well, my MOM did anyways – my dad just wanted to know how my new “career” was doing w/ blogging.  He knows I’ve mastered his two only rules [...]

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Mark Cuban Tells You How To Get Rich

November 9, 2011
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There’s a GREAT article by Mark Cuban over on Positively Positive right now (though, not sure what it has to do w/ staying positive? Haha…) and since a birdy told me you all wanna be a millionaire one day, I thought I’d pass along a few of the nuggets :)  Though I must warn you [...]

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