Category Archives: Budgeting

Finding Small Savings Add Up to Big Differences

By Brittany | Published: April 11, 2009
When people start looking at their expenses in hopes of finding ways to reduce them, many are guilty of focusing on the large expenses that have the biggest impact on our overall finances Those big-ticket expenses will make the biggest impact, it's true, but we shouldn't overlook the many small expenses that when added together, have a significant impact on your financial situation, as well
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Tips For Staying on Budget

By Brittany | Published: April 11, 2009
If you're finding it tough to make ends meet in this economy, have lost your job or taken a pay cut - it's time to get serious about creating a budget and sticking to it Everyone is forced to make some tough decisions regarding their finances in order to ride out this economic downturn - here are several tips for staying on budget to help you weather out the storm: How much money do you need
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How to Automate Your Finances

By Brittany | Published: April 11, 2009
Have you ever made a bill payment late simply because you were busy and forgot it was due You had the money available to pay it, but you lost track of time and by the time you sat down to pay your bills you realized one of your credit cards or loan repayments was already a couple days late
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You Get What You Pay For: Things Worth Paying For

By Brittany | Published: April 11, 2009
Everywhere you turn, people are talking about all the different ways they're cutting back their expenses and preparing for a potential job loss due to the shaky economy You've heard the saying, "you get what you pay for"
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Budget Maintenance Tips

By Brittany | Published: April 11, 2009
Without goals, you have nothing to work for The same applies for making and maintaining a proper budget
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Budgeting Rule #1: Keep it Simple

By Tribune Admin | Published: March 19, 2009
Sometimes the answers we seek are as plain as the nose on our faces but it is often the simplest things that are the most overlooked when it comes to self-help As many families continue to look for ways to save money, few will consider the more simplistic debt tips, which actually work the best
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