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Budgeting

5 Free Things You Can Do to Help Your Finances

by christina on May 14, 2012

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate:

photo credit: Eirik Solheim

When you’re feeling stuck because of debt, or you just can’t seem to get any traction when it comes to increasing your income, it can be very frustrating. Watch any late night television, and you’ll be bombarded with sales pitches to consolidate your debt or make money quick.

Fortunately, there are some very simple things you can do right now, that are completely FREE, that would help your finances.

Check your credit report.

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How Much Do You Really Need to Retire?

May 10, 2012

“People with plans achieve far more than people without plans. Successful businesses follow business plans. We even prepare written plans for after we are dead. So, it only makes sense that we should apply the same forethought and planning to our lives.” ~Stefan Wissenbach, financial strategist and founder of MagicNumber.com One of my goals for [...]

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Is a Budget Billing Program Right for You?

February 14, 2012

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: It can be frustrating to set up a budget when some expenses fluctuate from month to month. I’ve had months where my utility bill is around $100 a month, and others where it has been more than $300. I finally got so tired of not having a [...]

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5 Things You Should Know About Your Money

January 16, 2012

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: I’ve met more than a few people who say they don’t worry about finances in their house. They let their spouses take care of everything regarding their money. They have no idea how much money their spouses earn, what their bills are, or if they have money [...]

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Financial Resolutions for 2012

January 4, 2012

The start of the New Year is a great time to “turn over a new leaf”, so to speak, and over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be sharing ideas and resources to help you achieve your 2012 goals. Be sure to check out this list of ebooks to support your resolutionsas well! What are [...]

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ING Direct: $27 Kids Savings Account Bonus + More

November 26, 2011

We’ve been banking with ING Direct for many years, and we love the convenience and accessibility they offer. Right now they’re running a couple of really nice Black Friday offers for new accounts, and it takes just a few minutes to sign up! $27 Kids Savings Account Bonus ING Direct will contribute $27 to any [...]

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Plan Now to Stretch Your Christmas Budget

September 30, 2011

I know, I know — it’s not even October, and we’ve suddenly gone all Christmas-y on you here at Life Your Way. But bear with me. You see, I think the thing that makes Christmas so stressful for so many people is the lack of planning. We try to stuff too much into four very [...]

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Squeeze More Money from Your Budget

August 31, 2011

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: I knew that becoming a stay-at-home mom wasn’t going to be easy. We had three boys in diapers, and we stood to lose 40 percent of our income. It was tough to figure out how to make ends meet in those months after our twins were [...]

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Made In The USA

July 27, 2011

The following post is from Katie Engebretsen: As a mom, there are some days that I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. There’s the need to feed real food to my kids to battle the obesity epidemic in America. The 3 Rs are imprinted on my brain with every decision I make. I [...]

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