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For many of us, the thought of having 1 million dollars seems far fetched and unrealistic. But did you know that with a little planning, you actually can see 1 million dollars in your lifetime? Here's how: Make it a commitment to invest $50 a week in an account that has the ability to make compound ...
If we really sit down and think objectively, many of us have places where we can trim costs and pinch our pennies. Any of the money that we can squeeze out in this process could do wonders for paying off any debt that we have or for savings for the future. Here are 9 ways ...
Lots of great reads this week! How I Transformed my $45,000 Income Into A Six Figure Income- The 5 steps to financial freedom. (@freemoneyfinance) Local or Online Stores: Pay More for the Personal Touch?- A great post on whether to shop online or not. I am a huge fan of places like Amazon and I use it regularly for purchases. How ...
It is that time of year where it doesn't matter where you turn, you can smell the sweet aroma of someone barbecuing. Many of us can't wait to get home from a long day's work and fire up the grill. But did you know that 4 oz. of regular ground beef can have as much as ...
For many of us, especially those of us in our mid-late twenties, the thought of retirement is not forefront in our minds. Things like buying a house, starting a family, advancing in our career, or exotic vacations occupy our thoughts a lot more. But did you know that delaying retirement savings over and over again ...
The Carnival of Personal Finance #258 has found Dress Well on the Frugal a helpful article. Check it out and all of the other great posts from this week.
Confessions of a Shopaholic was the fourth book I read for my book challenge. It was absolutely hilarious. I just could not believe what the main character, Rebecca Bloomwood got herself into. Rebecca is a recent graduate and a financial writer for a a company called Successful Savings. You would think she was an expert on ...
Housewares and appliances are two things that we all rely on in every day living but they are also some of the most expensive things to replace. Proper care and maintenance of these items can save you tons of unnecessary expenses. Here are 10 tips on how to extend the life of your refridgerator. ...
Just like when fishing. patience is often required in various aspects of our lives. For many of us it isn't easy and is something that we work on cultivating more and more in our life. A chinese proverb once said "One moment of patience may ward of great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin ...
**Don't forget to check out our current Contests/Polls for your chance to win prizes!** 10 Worst Money Mistakes Anyone Can Make- These money moves will ensure financial downfall. (@freemoneyfinance) Finding the Fire: Nine Things I Do To Make Each Day Great- 9 great tips to ensure a great day every day. (@thesimpledollar) The Seven Pillars of Financial Success: Pillar One- The first ...
