Sometimes managing your finances can seem overwhelming. There are a lot of quality resources out there, including websites like this, but the best they can do is to point you in the right direction.
The problem comes when you can’t make a decision or you fail to follow through with a plan because you worried you’re [...]

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Do you receive a lot of junk mail? What about annoying calls that interrupt your evening? If you do, you’re not alone. Read on for some tips for reclaiming your solitude.
An ounce of prevention
I used to work at a call center that tried to get people to try out a time share. I once asked [...]

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Just over two weeks ago, I did something decidedly un-frugal. I dropped my Sprint SERO plan in favor of AT&T and an iPhone. That’s right… I willingly ditched a plan that gave me 500 anytime minutes, unlimited text messages, and unlimited data for $30/month. And do you know what? I’m glad that I did.
What was [...]

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Today I thought I’d step outside of the purely financial realm and talk a bit about self-improvement. While many of the following thoughts can improve your finances, they have the potential to have a much broader impact on your life.
Focus on your passions
“Anyone can dabble, but once you’ve made that commitment, your blood has that [...]

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Unless you’re careful, mixing family and finances can be a recipe for trouble. For example, lending money to family members is a great way to ruin relationships.
Another challenging area is when your parents find themselves in a financial mess, and you feel compelled to step in and offer guidance. How do you help with a [...]

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Should married couples combine their finances? Or should they keep them separate? This is a bit of a financial hot potato, with strong supporters on both sides of the aisle. In the end, however, the “right” answer almost certainly depends on the circumstances and the people involved.
With the foregoing in mind, I wanted to talk [...]

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Hosting a dinner party is a great way to spend time with family and friends. It gives you a chance to relax over a good meal and catch up with everyone, and doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. With that in mind, I’ve asked friends to help me out as I try [...]

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While attending a recent Homeowners Association meeting, my wife and I were overwhelmed by the attitude of a majority of our neighbors. With few exceptions, they wanted everything done for them and thought all they had to do was sit around and complain loudly enough to make it happen.
After about 15 minutes of complaints [...]

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This is just a friendly reminder that stamp prices are increasing on Monday, May 11th. As long as you get your stuff postmarked by tomorrow (May 9th), you should be fine. But… Don’t drop stuff in the box after the last Saturday pickup and expect it to go out as expected on Monday.
In case you [...]

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This is just a quick note to say that Intuit has extended their discounts on Quicken 2009. They’re offering $20-$50 off (varies by product), and the discounts were set to expire this week. But guess what? They’ve extended them through May 31st, 2009.
Here are the details:

Quicken Deluxe 2009 ($59.99 $39.99)
Quicken Premier 2009 ($89.99 $59.99)
Quicken Home [...]

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