Personal Finance

The Technique That Forces You to Have Money Self-Control
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The Technique That Forces You to Have Money Self-Control

I’m all about saving money, but I’ve never ever created a budget. Ever. First of all, I hate math and numbers and the stress that comes with worrying about budgets. On top of that, I have no idea how much I’m going to be spending on eating dinner next month […]

6 Important Money Questions to Ask Before Getting Married
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6 Important Money Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

So you found your soulmate, and you’re so in love that you make other people sick. You say you’ll love this person no matter what, and that’s cute and all, but things can change pretty quick when you’re not able to meet your goals in life because you failed to […]

Why are Women Afraid of Money? How to Get Started With Investing
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Why are Women Afraid of Money? How to Get Started With Investing

I really wish that this post was written by me, but today’s post comes from Robert, who founded The College Investor.  If you read personal finance blogs, it’s easy to see that many of the women’s sites focus on saving money, while the men’s blogs have a focus on investing money. […]

How to Choose the Right Online Bank
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How to Choose the Right Online Bank

My guess is that you are not 70 years old, and you likely already do most of your banking online. If you’re doing that banking with a big bank (you know, the ones with more locations than McDonald’s), you should consider making the switch to an online-only bank who can […]

Please Don’t Do Your Own Taxes: What Tax Prep Service is Best For You
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Please Don’t Do Your Own Taxes: What Tax Prep Service is Best For You

If anyone is into cutting corners to save money, it’s me. There’s no shame in my game, but I’ve learned that there are certain places you should never be cheap – and one of them is when it comes to your taxes. I don’t care if you got an A- […]

Sneaky Credit Card Benefits You Don’t Know About
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Sneaky Credit Card Benefits You Don’t Know About

You purchase extended warranties, you pay a ridiculously high interest rate, and you simply replace things if they get stolen or lost. Sound familiar? I was guilty of all of these – throwing away money because my shiesty credit card company never really made me aware that these were all things […]

TFM’s 5 Money Rules to Live By
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TFM’s 5 Money Rules to Live By

The only way anyone really saves money is to spend less than you make. It’s a simple equation that many people have a difficult time following. Even when I began making great money, I never changed my spending habits. I could afford to have a car service, yet I always […]