With the current world economic situation as it is, it’s no surprise that energy costs have been dramatically fluctuating over the last few years. From being relatively stable to now rising and falling quite quickly, it can not only be hard to keep up but also hard to estimate a reliable energy budget. For a […]
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Big-name talk show financial planners proclaim, “Run your family like a business!” In following their advice, it is best to take clues from common problems and then adapt techniques from small business accounting. Learn from the ugly “before” pictures “Draw practical conclusions from data about how families fall apart,” Jennifer Belknap, a San Diego financial
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Very few people in today’s economy would be confident telling you that they have their finances under control. For many people, it is a daily struggle just to pay the bills, much less put anything away for savings or investment. If you are having a hard time with your finances, there are some steps that
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Reducing Electricity Usage = Reducing Electric Bills Next to your mortgage, homeowners insurance, and taxes… the next major home expenses are electric bills. There was a time when electricity was used to run one light bulb and a radio but not much more. Modern homes use electricity for light, heat, refrigeration, cooking, washing dishes and clothes,
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Most of us enjoy eating out. The pleasure of eating a meal prepared by the skilled hands of others and served to us while we relax is one of the last things we want to give up, even when money is tight. But it is possible to get great deals on restaurant meals even on a
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Saving For Vacation With Summer just beginning many families are planning to spend some time on a vacation away from home. While on the one hand summer vacation brings fun, excitement and memories, on the other hand it often brings ‘overspending’. This may cause financial troubles to even the most budget-conscious people. Yet, it is not impossible to stick to your budget
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Getting out of debt can feel like an overwhelming, hopeless task. In reality, it is quite possible with some concentrated effort. Many people have eliminated substantial debt in just a couple of years once they put their minds to it and made it a priority. Here are four tips on how to get out of debt.
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This weekend I was driving on the freeway and my tire exploded. I was in the furthest left lane and had to cut across four lanes and park on the shoulder and wait 45 minutes for a tow truck. Cars were flying by only inches from my car. It was unbelievably scary; I didn’t want to
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Financial experts teach us to plan a budget and live within our means. They show us how to manage finances and create a stable financial future. They also teach us how to use credit cards without incurring huge interest and overwhelming credit card debt. Let’s look at what these financial experts teach their children and what valuable lessons
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By Kim Moore Learn How to Build a Secure Future for your Family For the most of us, financial security is a huge priority when it comes to our family. Being able to provide food, shelter and a good life is paramount. There are many things that can stand in the way of a strong
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By Kim Moore Tips to Help you keep more of your Money Many of us feel powerless when it comes to our finances. Luckily, we can reclaim our power and take charge of our financial lives. As parents, we have a responsibility to our families to make the most of every dollar. If things feel
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A Simple Formula to Secure Your Family’s Financial Future Just as none of us would think of leaving the house without the basic necessities – diaper bag, Sippy cup, cell phone, snacks – we should approach our finances with as much care and planning. Yet you’d be surprised at how many mothers have little to no
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