Save Money at the Movie Theatre with Discounted & Free Tickets

December 2, 2008

Who doesn’t love love going to the movies? There is something special about watching a great movie at the movie theater for the first time, rather than seeing it on television. There’s something mystical about watching it with a crowd of people, booming sound, and a picture that’s 50 feet long and 20 feet high. […]

Christmas Budgeting – Building A Christmas Fund

November 10, 2008

Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is around the corner, and the biggest shopping season of the year is close to follow.  The shopping in November and December is what keeps financial planners and debt counselors employed.  Budgeting for Christmas Gifts Many people go nuts with Christmas and holiday shopping.  I know I’m guilty of it; I tend […]

Mobile Shopping Review: Save Money By Shopping With Your Cell Phone

October 21, 2008

Mobile shopping can save you both time and money.  You can use your cell phone to help you shop around and get the best deal possible or you can use your mobile device to purchase things online. The use of your cell phone to help you shop and get better deals is quickly catching on with younger […]

Joint Checking Accounts for Married Couples: The Great Debate Over Joint vs. Separate Bank Accounts

September 6, 2008

Whether you are newly married or you’ve been married for 20 years, the debate over joint versus separate bank accounts is a hot topic among married couples. Some couples swear by separate bank accounts, and other couples think joint accounts are the only way to go. I’ll give you my opinion over the debate, the […]

Guide to Budgeting & Tracking Money For Newlyweds

August 31, 2008

Do you often wonder where you money goes? Do you struggle to save money after all of your bills are paid? The problem is your budget, or lack of a budget. Less than 5% of the households in the United States keep a consistent household budget, and that is why 95% of the nation struggles […]

Budgeting & Money Management Tools for College Students

August 17, 2008

For many of us college is our first experience with managing our finances completely on our own – and it can be difficult to keep everything straight. There are several cheap and easy ways to manage your money effectively without spending a lot of time on it. Here are some tools and tactics for managing […]

How I Stopped The Debt Cycle In My Life

July 15, 2008

Writer Auditions – Author Erik Folgate – Offer Your Feedback It was March of 2002, and my mother was dropping me off at our local community college. It was that point that I realized my life had come to a low point. I had no car, no job, and I was in a ton of […]

Money Tips for New College Graduates – Spending, Saving, & Budgeting Advice

May 10, 2008

What college student do you know that isn’t cheap?  When you’re in school every penny counts and you learn to manage your money on a very tight budget. Saving money simply becomes second nature to you. I was so cheap in college I used to: -Wear every last piece of clothing to delay paying for the […]

Financial Tips for New College Graduates – A Cheatsheet for Managing Your Money

April 30, 2008

Were you in class the day they handed out the financial tip sheet?  You know, the one that covered how to buy insurance, invest your money, pay off your student loans, manage your credit cards, and budget out your new salary?  I think most of us missed that day so here’s another copy you can […]

How I Make Tough Money Decisions

March 3, 2008

As a single mother of two growing children, I have a tight budget, even with child support payments. Just when I think I am getting ahead, somebody needs a new pair of glasses or a dental visit. Forget that my youngest is having growing spurts and needs a new wardrobe two or three times a […]

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