Whether you are just starting out as a family, or the kids are already in school, there is a lot to be learned about managing the finances of a family. There are so many troublespots that families face, and few places to go for advice. We were very excited to come across a book [...]

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• Review: Nine Steps to Financial Freedom By Suze Orman When it comes to personal finance, there are few experts out there that are as popular as Suze Orman. She has helped thousands of people get their finances under control through her efforts on her radio show and through her books. Her no-nonsense, common sense approach appeals to many and......
• Where to Begin with Investing If you are just starting out on your own as an adult, or if you are approaching the age of retirement, you are probably thinking about where you stand financially and what your financial future will be like. It is time to stop thinking and start actually planning and taking......
• 9 Warning Signs That You Have TOO MUCH Debt! When it comes to accruing debt, it is really and truly tough for people to face the cold hard fact that they are in way over their head. It's much easier for you to turn things around when you are aware of what the signs are for too much debt,......
• Book Review: You Don't Have to Be Rich By Jean Chatzky Can a book about lowering your financial expectations be any good? We were intrigued by the premise of this book and decided to give it a try. It was a bit surprising in some places, and a little disappointing in others, but overall it was a very interesting read that......
• Why Certificates of Deposit Are A Good Idea Today's article is written by guest blogger Jim of Bargaineering. If you've saved up a few dollars and aren't sure if you should put them in the stock market or stick them in your mattress, let me give you another suggestion: put your funds into a certificate of deposit (CD).......

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One of the main problems facing Americans today is a lack of cash flow. As the economy gets worse and gas prices go up, it is getting harder to make ends meet. If you are completely reliant on your paycheck each month, the last few days or weeks of the month may be getting pretty [...]

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• How to Undo The Results of Financial Trauma Whether you’ve lost your home or your job, or your money management skills over the years have left you severely in the hole, it is never to early to start turning things around. You can bounce back from financial trauma, but it will take some effort and dedication on your......
• President-Elect Obama Roundup Another edition of the RCDL roundup. Congrats to President-Elect Obama for winning the election! Frugal | Money Saving Tips: The Christian Science Monitor takes a look at when gift-card promises go unfulfilled. Good points for holiday shoppers. Financial Ramblings writes this winter tip: The Most Beautiful Way To Save Money......
• 6 Steps to Get Back on the Right Financial Track Millions of Americans have found out this year that they are in dire financial straits and this came as a shock to most. Whether it’s a new variable rate on a mortgage, higher gas prices or just the higher cost of living, many of us are not as financially secure......
• Planning your Budget One of the greatest ways that you can get a handle on your finances and overcome your debt to build wealth is to build a personal budget. There is no single one size fits all answer to budgeting because everyone has unique needs and circumstances when it comes to generating......
• It's Time for Some Personal Budget Planning Tips Personal budget planning is an important part of keeping a handle on your finances. Because there is so much turmoil in today's economy, maintaining a healthy personal budget is more vital than ever. Crafting a personal budget begins with determining how money comes in, and how money goes out, but......

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You should create a budget to track your spending and get a handle on your finances. You plan out all of your bills, and the amounts look good. The budget is the first step in getting your finances under control. However, the budget is not the only step. There is one vital thing that needs [...]

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• Avoiding Late Fees The absolute last thing that we need right now considering the economy is unnecessary late fees. The average fee that is charged for a late payment by a credit card company is a surprising $39 dollars. But when you are literally living from one paycheck to the next and trying......
• Money Management and Budgeting are Vital for Avoiding Financial Disasters Anyone who is worried or stressed out about their finances right now has probably had concern over whether or not their budgeting and money management tactics are working. It is important that you learn how to develop good skills for money management in this day and age, otherwise you will......
• Money Management Questions and Answers How can money management techniques be applied to my life? - The first step is to realize that you could possibly have an overspending problem. This is the number one reason why people get over their head financially. You can easily consult with a money management counselor that will help......
• Track Your Money with Excel Many people utilize the software program known as Excel to set up their budget as well as to manage it. This is a really easy way for you to get started and it is definitely going to be able to put you on the proper track for creating a financial......
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There are so many personal finance books out there and most seem to fall into one of two categories – Get rich insanely quick or get frugal to turn your life around. For those of us that want a more solid and easy to accomplish means of developing a personal fortune, there are not a [...]

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• Review: The Motley Fool’s You Have More Than You Think By David and Tom Gardener For many people, the ability to invest is a pie in the sky dream that will never be achieved, due to the fact that they may not believe they have “enough” money to invest. This book promises to allay those fears and help readers get a better view on personal......
• Review: Nine Steps to Financial Freedom By Suze Orman When it comes to personal finance, there are few experts out there that are as popular as Suze Orman. She has helped thousands of people get their finances under control through her efforts on her radio show and through her books. Her no-nonsense, common sense approach appeals to many and......
• The Family CFO By Mary Allvine and Christine Larson Whether you are just starting out as a family, or the kids are already in school, there is a lot to be learned about managing the finances of a family. There are so many troublespots that families face, and few places to go for advice. We were very excited......
• Untapped Riches: Never Pay Off Your Mortgage--and Other Surprising Secrets for Building Wealth by Susan Cutaia, Anthony Cutaia and Robert Slater On the surface, this book seemed like the ideal read. It has a strong premise of how to create multiple streams of income using debt leverage. That is a great premise and one that we follow and put into practice every day. It was such a disappointment that this book......
• Review: The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance: Basic concepts in personal finance that every teen should know. Time is a resource that many teenagers don't realize is their greatest resource for finacial independence. "The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance" is a tome that will provide teenagers with important financial lessons, in a manner which will pull their interest and convey itself effectively in its intended task. The......

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