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Growing Money: Learn How to Impact Your Savings

February 21, 2013 This is a three-part series on how to make your next million dollars.   The key to doing this is PLANNING!  There needs to be a “savings” line item in your monthly budget.  Unfortunately too many investors are not saving much, if anything at all. Part 1 of the series discusses the key behavioral trap…

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5 Reasons Why Women Should Be Running The Investments In The House

December 19, 2012 Though men everywhere refuse to believe it, studies have shown that women make better investors than men.  Whether investing family funds or doing it professionally, women continually squeeze more money from the Wall Street vine than men. The question is … what makes women better investors? 1.  Women Have Less Ego Men…

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Save Money by Avoiding the Shiny Object Syndrome

November 13, 2012 Shiny objects … impulse buys … they’re everywhere.  For some it’s clothing or electronics.  For others it may be training courses or business products.  You thrill at purchasing the shiniest, only to discover an even shinier one somewhere else.  You move from object to object, leaving a trail of receipts as you…

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Back to School Shopping: Get The Biggest Bang For Your Buck

August 7, 2012 It’s almost time for back to school – which means shopping for clothing, supplies, and backpacks. Waiting until the last week before school starts can get you great prices when there are sales – but the crowds can be maddening and the supplies can be low. You may even waste time and…

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How You Can Buy Stocks for Little or No Money

July 12, 2012 Investing in company stocks is a great way to earn dividends and build wealth over time. However, most brokerage houses charge several hundred dollars to invest in stocks. Even discount brokerages like E-Trade and Ameritrade want about $10 per transaction. These fees exist because you buy and sell stocks through a middle…

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Refinancing Your Home – Do It Now Before You Run Out of Time

May 16, 2012 Have you heard? The housing industry is showing signs of a rebound. While this is great news economically speaking, it’s also a warning: if you’ve been sitting on the fence wondering whether or not you should refinance, now is the time. If you’re behind on your payments and worried about foreclosure, there…

More Than the Piggy Bank: Teaching Your Children About Finances
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More Than the Piggy Bank: Teaching Your Children About Finances

March 26, 2012 All too often today, children are clueless when it comes to finances and budgeting – but I want my children prepared. My husband and I have set down guidelines to help teach lessons about money and spending. We also use everyday situations as real life examples. For instance, when we go shopping we…

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Score the Best Black Friday Deals with these 6 Strategies

November 22, 2018 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Is it a coincidence that tomorrow’s Black Friday is also National Espresso Day? Probably not, but if you want to brave the stores on Black Friday it’s better to arm yourself with a game plan before you go (and a shot or three of espresso probably won’t hurt either)….

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Ways to Support Your Local Small Businesses

August 24, 2020 We all know small businesses are suffering. Even before the pandemic, it was important to support small businesses, especially those in your local towns. Now it’s more vital than ever. Speaking to business owners and reading articles, I’ve rounded up some reasons why we should take action to support small businesses. Small…

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How to Earn Extra Money This Year Without Another Job

January 19, 2019 If the holiday bills have you thinking about how to earn extra money, you’re not alone. Many people overspend during the holidays and only realize the full impact when the credit card bills start arriving in January. Whether you want to earn extra money to pay for holiday spending or just put…

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You Can Successfully Budget Now for Your December Holiday Expenses

September 20, 2018 Which December holiday are you counting down to? You likely know exactly how many days are left til it’s here! Whether it is Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, you will have extra expenses celebrating the holidays most important to you and your family. However, these expenses don’t have to be sudden or surprising….

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Seven Ways to Save Up for the Family Vacation of Your Dreams

September 13, 2018 Is your passport burning a hole in your pocket? Are you anxious to start digging into your travel bucket list? Are you hoping to take your kids to Walt Disney World …b efore they’re off to college? If the only thing standing between you and the family vacation of your dreams is…