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Your New Source of Student Loans: Cousin Sally

Despite receiving far less press than mortgages, the student loan market is perhaps the most decimated of the credit crunch. Fortunately, there is a[...] read more »
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How to Save $5000 a Year — As a Homeowner or a Renter

That’s the opener to the Craigslist ad that has saved us about $5,000, turned our weedy front lawn into a beautiful garden, and freed up six hours of[...] read more »
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The Beer and Internet Stock Story

I came across this story several years ago and thought it was appropriate for today. You can save and invest all of your life and still not come out[...] read more »
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Student Returns from Africa Charity Mission to Hounding Debt Collectors Over Stolen Phone

A medical student is being chased for payment by phone company 3 after a thief stole his mobile and racked up £1,500 worth of calls. read more »
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100 Money Saving Tips for the Holiday Gifting Bonanza

Here are a hundred tips to help you save some cash for that holiday gifting bonanza.[...] read more »
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Is Blue The New Green?

I’ve been reading a number of articles recently about how blue is the new green. I’ve always understood it to mean that yes, we are focused on sustai[...] read more »
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‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’ Savings

Have you ever started out saving, using a savings account tied to your checking account, only to find yourself dipping into that savings account . . [...] read more »
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Frugalista: The New Style of Consumption

The age of conspicuous consumption is, at least temporarily, gone. Enter a new era - that of the Frugalista... read more »
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Finance and Marriage 101

So I am starting to think about marriage in the near future and begining to analyze both of our mindsets when it comes to money. read more »
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Do You Think Saving Money is Always Worth It?

Whether it's worth it to save money is a very personal question. What are some of the things that you won't save money on? read more »
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Yet Another Reason to Start Saving for Retirement Early

Set up your retirement plan as soon as possible and regularly contribute to it. The more you save toward retirement while you are in your 20’s, the [...] read more »
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You Can't Always Get What You Want: The Dark Side of Personal Finance

Really good article on satisfying wants and how that becomes a problem for people's finances. read more »
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Broke vs. Poor: Which One Are You?

Great financial psychology article on the difference between broke and poor. This should certainly spark a good discussion. read more »
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Build your savings on lower gas prices

Each week I will offer a savings tip to help you save some extra cash. This week’s tip: Use the extra money that you are saving on gas and place thos[...] read more »
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Soup and Spam sales soar

The economic slump is causing people to cut back on expensive foods and eating out. Companies that make basic foods like soup and spam are doing well[...] read more »
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