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Allocating An Anniversary Budget
Your anniversary is an occasion when you can go back to being a girlfriend and boyfriend, and enjoy each other wholeheartedly. This especially…
February 11, 2013Browse
Author: Sandy Smith
I started this blog years ago as a way of keeping myself accountable to my own debt reduction plans. Now I'm using this site to help others get out of debt, and learn about personal finance so that they can live their best lives.
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Video Pick
Debt Collectors Use Manti Te’o Social Media Tactics
The always funny, always entertaining Dominique Brown, CEO of DNB Financial Planning and the person behind the blog, Your Finances Simplified makes…
February 8, 2013
Investing
Balancing Investments And Savings
You want your money to make more money for you. The best way to make that happen is to save or invest…
February 7, 2013
Learn Something
Americans Are Unprepared for College
I’m constantly writing about education leading some of you to wonder why, especially since this is a debt and frugality blog. I…
January 25, 2013YIAC
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Americans Drain Retirement Funds to Pay Debt
As the plan administrator for my company’s 401K I have a window seat into all the activity for our 401K plan. What…
January 16, 2013
News
No Social Security Paper Checks Soon
If you are on Social Security or has a parent on Social Security play close attention: come March 1 the U.S. Treasury…
January 11, 2013
Video Pick
Important Financial Resolutions for the New Year
Do you swear that you’ll improve your finances every year but end the year in a worse financial position? The video below…
January 4, 2013
Save Money
Making Music for Less
Every year, a parent of a new school band member walks into a local music store and learns just how much her…
January 1, 2013YIAC
About Me
I’m Leaving Prosper.com Due to Technology Problems
I'm leaving Prosper.com for good since they're suffering major technology issues which they're desperately trying to sweep under the rug.
December 28, 2012
Learn Something
I’m Too Cold For This
Owning two homes or even renting in two different areas for a portion of each year is a great way to enjoy…
December 14, 2012
Save Money
The First to Go When Money Gets Tight
An unexpected financial trouble can blindside anyone as we recently witness with my reader, “Amy”. It can be a result of unemployment,…
December 6, 2012
Video Pick
Billionaires Can Be Frugal Too
The very wealthy can also be pretty frugal as well. If the photo of Mitt Romney shopping at Costco doesn’t get your…
December 5, 2012