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What makes a good budget? Is it simply being as detailed as possible, or is there more to it than that? Surprisingly, there are many aspects of a budget that...…

Does it always seem that your money never goes as far as it should? One of the main culprits are the slow money leaks that we all have. These are...…

For almost a year now, the Fed has slashed the key fed funds rate from 5.25% all the way down to the current 2%. This is a fairly significant drop...…

Plug Your Spending Leaks by Getting Rid of Unnecessary Subscriptions

’ve had a pretty busy and stressful week. Because of this, I’m still entertaining guest posts. I had a few submitted last week, and I appreciate it. Just contact me if you have an idea for a post. Plug Spending Leaks by Dropping Unnecessary Subscriptions - All of those little monthly expenses really add up. Five dollars a month here, ten dollars a month there, and before you know it, you’ve got a few hundred dollars dripping out of your bank account with little to show for it. Plug those leaks and

Adjust Your Tax Withholding

s full retirement age is 66.) [About.com Financial Planning] Understanding Social Security's Role in Retirement: Depending on who you ask, you'll hear some people claim that in just a few decades Social Security will be nowhere to be found, will be means-tested, or may even be plugging along just like it should. If you ask me, I wouldn't put too much faith into

Denver Post wrote an interesting post today on Here’s a quick excerpt Depending on who you ask, you’ll hear some people claim that in just a few decades Social Security will be nowhere to be found, will be means-tested, or may even

Denver Post wrote an interesting post today on Here’s a quick excerpt Depending on who you ask, you’ll hear some people claim that in just a few decades Social Security will be nowhere to be found, will be means-tested, or may even

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Save Money on Air Conditioning Costs Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:33:47 PDT Summer is here, and with the warm weather brings increased energy costs for many people. While there are a number of different ways you can save money during the summer...

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m really looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Maybe get a round of golf in on Saturday, and of course, use our new grill to cook up something good. Anything to get away from thinking about the stock market or economy for a few days! Save Money on Air Conditioning Costs - Earlier this week I put together a few tips on how to save money on air conditioning costs this summer. EverBank Offers Better Rates: 4.76% Intro APY - Are you looking for better banking rates? The Sun has found a hidden gem that provides an