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How to Save 20 Percent On Car Expenses
The average person will spend over a half a million dollars in procuring transportation for him or herself over a lifetime. That’s…
August 16, 2011Browse
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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Warren Buffett Says You’re Being Soft on Him
When one of the world’s most wealthy individuals and arguably one of the world’s most successful investors tells you that you’re being…
August 15, 2011
Save Money
A Dripping Tap Is Costing You Money
For many busy households with hectic jobs and packed social calendars, a dripping tap isn’t much of a cause for concern. However,…
August 12, 2011
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How to Beat the Summer Heat
With sweltering heat waves breaking records all across the nation, everyone is searching for ways to beat the summer heat. And during…
August 11, 2011
About Me
Charity Begins With You
I’ve wanted to write this post for a long time, but was never sure how to begin. So I’ll begin where it…
August 9, 2011
Rental Property
To Rent or Buy?
To Rent or to buy? That is the question. In recent years, the housing market has taken a significant and seemingly abrupt…
August 5, 2011
Credit Cards
Debt Consolidation and Debt Consolidation Companies
Debt consolidation is by no means a big mystery. In fact, it is, at least on paper, an exceedingly simple concept. With…
August 4, 2011YIAC
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Who Was The Richest Person Ever?
If you want to impress your friends at a party, this is the kind of useless knowledge that you need to keep…
August 3, 2011YIAC
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Can You Live on $1 Per Meal?
The government’s SNAP card (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program also known as food stamps) provide millions of families with access to food in…
August 1, 2011
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Consequences of a U.S. Debt Default
The debt default debate continues to rage in Congress as we barrel towards defaulting on our debt obligations. At this point I’m…
July 28, 2011
News
Recession Creates Record Wealth Gap Between Whites and Minorities
The Great Recession didn’t just bring us the Tea Party, foreclosures and a return to frugality. According to the Pew Research Center…
July 27, 2011
Credit Cards
Who Are You? A Guide To Protecting Your Identity Online
The most rapidly growing crime in the U.S. is identity fraud. It might take you up to a year to realize that…
July 25, 2011