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financial planning

7 Savings Myths: Busted!

June 21st, 2010

While the rate of personal savings continues to rise in the US, pervasive myths about “savings money” continue to float around. This post busts 7 common savings myths.

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Four Questions to Find a Financial Advisor

May 22nd, 2010

Confused about money? In the aftermath of swan dives in both the housing and stock markets, many individuals are questioning their ability to manage their money on their own.  Banks, insurance companies, brokerage houses, and accounting firms are some of the many institutions offering financial advice. With so many choices, however, it can be confusing [...]

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Need Budgeting Help? Watch ‘The Joneses’

May 10th, 2010

Are you looking for creative ways to reign in your spending?  If so, here’s a tip I never thought I’d be giving you:  Buy a movie ticket… to see The Joneses. What I love about this movie is that it hammers home a point that noted positive psychology (that’s fancy speak for “happiness”) researchers such [...]

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3 Signs You are Suffering from Lifestyle Creep

April 20th, 2010

Do you ever feel like your possessions are holding you hostage? Or perhaps that you’ve bitten off more stuff than you can chew?  If you’ve ever suffered the pangs of financial indigestion, you may be one of the millions of Americans suffering from… lifestyle creep. What is Lifestyle Creep? Not to be confused with “Keeping [...]

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5 Items Will Consume >50% of Your Lifetime Income

September 12th, 2009

In these recessionary times, financial tips are flowing fast and furious about how to save money and stick to a budget. Facing a sea of information many people are asking, “Where do I start?”   For most of us, five areas of spending will consume over 50% of the money we earn during our lifetime, [...]

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