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Getting Started 12 key financial rules of thumb One of the biggest enemies of getting your financial life together is TMI. Financial experts want to tell you way too much information about…
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I stopped buying salad dressings ages ago in favor of dressing salads with flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The only catch was the price. Each little 12 ounce bottle…
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Like you, I hate to budget. And, frankly, long ago I determined that if I played my cards right, I’d only have to budget once. But, that one-time process is…
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In those heady days when first out of college, many of my friends rented expensive beachfront apartments, bought BMWs, gorgeous clothing and spent every evening out at cool restaurants. I didn’t. Money Provides Power…
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Growing Herbs If you’ve ever gone out to buy fresh herbs for a recipe, you’ll immediately understand why it makes sense to grow your own. Tiny packets of not-so-fresh thyme…
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You’ve gotta have a goal. Is your goal to retire comfortably at age 55? A new home or car? A big college fund for the kids? Each of your financial…
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Everywhere you turn, it seems that somebody is telling you about your horrible retirement prospects. Expert after expert warns that Social Security won’t be around as long as you are;…
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At one time or another, almost everyone has been approached by an employer or financial advisor, who has suggested that they buy life insurance. Do You Need Life Insurance? was…
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Graduates: Congratulations, condolences and a game plan…. Just graduated? Then you have six months to figure out the first big personal finance challenge of your working career — how to…