January 18th, 2010
This is part of an ongoing series about how to trim the budget of the average American. As this series focuses on such broad-based tips, some will work for you and some will not. You’re invited to mention in the comments the tips that you found to be the most useful for inclusion in a comprehensive budget trimming ...
January 8th, 2010
This is part of an ongoing series about how to trim the budget of the average American. As this series focuses on such broad-based tips, some will work for you and some will not. You’re invited to mention in the comments the tips that you found to be the most useful for inclusion in a comprehensive budget trimming ...
January 6th, 2010

The first step to buying a used car is choosing a vehicle, or at least narrowing your options. Ask yourself: How many passengers do you regularly carry? What sort of trunk or cargo space do you need? What is the minimum gas mileage a car has that will stay within your budget? What would your auto insurance be? Are there ...
January 5th, 2010
This is part of an ongoing series about how to trim the budget of the average American. As this series focuses on such broad-based tips, some will work for you and some will not. You’re invited to mention in the comments the tips that you found to be the most useful for inclusion in a comprehensive budget trimming ...
December 21st, 2009
7 lies we tell ourselves about money
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See the 7 lies below — plus a holiday gift at the bottom.
1. “I want to make passive income”
I love when people say this because you can tell they have no idea what they’re talking about. It’s kind of like trying to identify people ...
December 21st, 2009

As we approach the holidays and end of the year, many people are finding their wallets just a little thinner than normal. If you’re trying hard to stay within your December budget, consider some of these winter activities to save money this holiday season. Who said frugal activities cannot be fun and enjoyable?
Enjoy movies or games by the fire: Staying
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December 20th, 2009
This article is by staff writer Adam Baker. Baker recently listed the Top 10 Money Movies of the Decade. Baker and his family are spending their holiday season hiking around the south island of New Zealand.
I have some potentially shocking news for you: Christmas is coming! No, I’m not talking about the one in a few days; I’m referring ...
December 19th, 2009
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Hosting a Christmas dinner or even lunch can take a toll on your wallet, especially if you have an extended family and have to host more than one reception. All the extra money you spend on food or drink won’t be available for gifts, so it’s important to keep your Christmas reception budget under control.
Below are 8 ideas ...
December 19th, 2009
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Time is running out: It’s the fourth quarter, you have no time-outs left and you haven’t even begun your holiday shopping.
It’s time to huddle up. Starting in 2010 you can get organized. You’ll make a budget and commit to staring and finishing your shopping before December 1st. Right now, you just need to get out there ...