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If you received a tax return this year (and haven’t already reinvested it into your retirement account or another savings account), you’re probably thinking of responsible ways in which the returned funds should be spent. But what you may not be thinking of is how you can... Continue reading »

Hello, my name is Brandon, and I am a recovering shopaholic. I have had some dark days as a shopaholic. I used to purchase things, and then hide my bank statements from myself. I would choose clothes over food. I would choose shoes over food, as well. I could justify any... Continue reading »

Living below your means can help you spend less money and save more of it. It is a method of planning that can help you save money for a rainy day, month, or year. Below are five ideas to help you live below your means for the next 30 days.    No upsizing When you go to a... Continue reading »

Nearly a quarter of Americans admit to having more in credit card debt than in an emergency savings fund, according to Bankrate's 2013 February Financial Security Index. Are you in the one-fourth of Americans whose credit card debt outweighs your emergency savings? Often, you... Continue reading »

A lot of financial advice you see these days pertains to what some people call “the latte factor.” The idea is that if you cut back on the little things you can live without — a daily $4 latte is the usual example — you can save a surprising amount of money without feeling too... Continue reading »

Years ago, someone sent me a copy of a newly published book that teaches teenagers the importance of money. As a young adult, I found the information easy to understand and a good reminder of the basics of how to save money for the future.   I thought the book would be an... Continue reading »

I recently wrote an article titled “3 Things You Might Be Doing Now that Could Sabotage Your Retirement Security Later,” and as I read it again, four things that myself and some of my friends are doing that will benefit our retirement security and overall finances in the... Continue reading »

I always dream about having more money, creating more income, and crafting a plan to do more with that new income or money from saving. This new year I want to do something different; I want to make more money. I will think outside of the box this year and I will expand my... Continue reading »