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How to Improve Your Financial Outlook by Connecting with Nature

Does your life seem like one big struggle, interrupted with only momentary glimpses of bliss and happiness? It’s no surprise. Living in a world filled with constant demands on everything from time to money can lead to a hectic pace … Continue reading

How to Stop Impulse Spending

5 Tips to Help Stop Impulse Spending

If you’ve ever bought something you didn’t need and then wondered why you bought it, you’re not alone. Most consumers, at some point, bought something they didn’t plan on purchasing. Clever marketing is used to lure consumers into making impulse … Continue reading

Make finances social

How Being Social With Your Finances Helps You Succeed

We all need someone to lean on to help us meet goals, whether it’s to lose weight or pay off debt. It’s OK to admit that you need support to succeed — everyone does — and that’s where “gamification” and using social … Continue reading

Organize and spring clean your finances

4 Easy Tips to Organize and Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring cleaning isn’t just for the usual places, such as the garage, closets and yard — it’s a great time to get your financial house in order too. Before the warm winds start to usher in the sunny days and … Continue reading

The Credit Crisis

6 Secrets Credit Card Companies Don’t Want You to Know

Make no mistake. Credit card companies are in it for the money, no matter how friendly their ads or how aggressive their user benefits may be. Though using credit cards can sometimes be a valid strategy under controlled circumstances, you … Continue reading

Kids and money

5 Ways to Teach Children to Be Smart With Their Money

This post is part of Women’s Money Week where we’re talking about family and money! One thing that the recession taught many of us is that frugality is a desirable trait. And one thing many parents wish for their children … Continue reading

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5 Simple Steps to Create a Successful Budget

Every great financial plan starts with a sound budget. If you’re trying to pay off bills or save for a dream vacation, a budget is your first step toward making your financial goals a reality. Follow these steps for setting … Continue reading

Organized

How Getting Organized Saves You Money

Clutter is not only annoying; being disorganized costs you money. Consider the many ways that getting organized helps keep money in your pocket and ensures a stress-free, well-run financial life. 1. Prevents costly duplicates How many times have you riffled … Continue reading

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Best Payoff Tips: The Truth Behind Using Credit

Welcome to today’s edition of the Best Payoff Tips! Each week we feature the best tips from financial articles, news and stories around the web. Whether it’s on our Facebook page, Twitter account or here on the blog, we aim to make money simple, … Continue reading

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Best Payoff Tips: Change Your Money Habits

Welcome to today’s edition of the Best Payoff Tips! Each week we feature the best tips from financial articles, news and stories around the web. Whether it’s on our Facebook page, Twitter account or here on the blog, we aim to make money simple, … Continue reading