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Having a penny jar isn't a substitute for properly managing your money. Our experts advise you on different money management plans here.

How To Be a Fiscally Fit Young Woman

 
 
 
 
 
July 22, 2008
By Mini Guruswamy
If you are a single girl living in the city, you need money to have a good social life, and live in a decent neighborhood. There are three things you can do to take care...

How To Make and Manage a Household Budget

 
 
 
 
 
July 1, 2008
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By Ron Ambler
Making a realistic budget is a cornerstone to building a good financial foundation for you and your family. It really doesn't have to be too detailed or restrictive, though you...

How To Save Money Easier

 
 
 
 
 
June 11, 2008
By Nienna Seregon
We've all been there at some point. Buying things happily, then sadly not having any more to spend! The horror! The pain! These few steps and reminders should help you save...

How To Shop at a Wholesale Store

 
 
 
 
 
May 21, 2008
By Islam Elhamouly
Due to the rise of prices in recent years, and the depletion of natural resources ranging from water, to petrol, to clean air, there is a great demand on saving. We are responsible...

How To Save Money at the Grocery Store

 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2008
By Terry Penatzer

How To Understand Credit Reports

 
 
 
 
 
April 16, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Credit reports can be confusing-- how the information is compiled and how it effects your life. This article answers those questions plus many more, in addition to ideas on how...

How To Benefit from The Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA)

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Do you know what to do if your credit, insurance or employment application is denied due to your credit report? The FCRA provides guidance on what to do in these situations,...

How To Feed Your Family on a Budget

 
 
 
 
 
April 9, 2008
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By Sonia C
A quick look at how to examine your monthly food spending, and how to stretch those dollars.

How To Stay Debt-Free

 
 
 
 
 
March 26, 2008
By Jean Sipalay
For every person who is working full time and living paycheck to paycheck, it has always been the case that being in debt is the norm. Guess what? It isn't the norm. It's an...

How To Choose an Accountant

 
 
 
 
 
March 17, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Is tax time coming up and you don't even know how to start? Are you running a small business and having trouble keeping track of finances? If so, you are not alone, and there...

How To Save Money Every Day

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2008
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By Sharon Watkins
There are small changes you can make that can save you lots of money. Just take a look.

How To Fix Bad Credit

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2008
By Chane Steiner
Fixing bad credit can save you thousands of dollars in interest and get you approved for the loan you're seeking.

How To Choose the Right Part Time Job

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2008
By Jean Sipalay
Are you someone working full time who wants to earn an extra income? If so, then this article is for you. As they say, nobody becomes rich by being an employee for all of his or...

How To Save Money in Your Everyday Life

 
 
 
 
 
March 9, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Most people are constantly thinking of how to save money, but not very effectively. There are some very simple ways to save money in your everyday life; although they may seem...

How To Save Money on Grocery Shopping

 
 
 
 
 
March 7, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris

How To Make Extra Money Online

 
 
 
 
 
February 11, 2008
By Tracey Parker
Learn more about some of the most common options that have been used by people to achieve results and walk away with at least a small profit.

How To Get a Free Credit Report

 
 
 
 
 
February 8, 2008
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By David Caldarelli
Under Federal law you are entitled to a free credit report once a year. This report, by law, will show any and all information contained in the files of the three major credit...

How To Protect Your Credit Rating and Your Identity

 
 
 
 
 
February 7, 2008
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By Denise Richardson
We all like to think we are in control of our lives. We feel confident that our unique identities, reputations and even our credit scores, are completely governed by our own actions....

How To Save Money Online

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2008
By Tracey Parker
Find ways to save money when shopping online.

How To Ruin Your Credit Rating

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Read at your own risk - these steps are guaranteed to ruin your credit rating and destroy your financial future faster than setting your wallet on fire!

How To Prevent Identity Theft

 
 
 
 
 
December 13, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Don't be one of the 10 million people who gets their identity stolen every year!

How To Give Financial Gifts for Christmas

 
 
 
 
 
December 10, 2007
By Mini Guruswamy
It's the time of giving. Christmas is approaching. We all have relatives and friends that could use a little extra moolah. What better gift to give than a financial gift? But...

How To Easily Save $1200 a Year

 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 2007
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By Marion Cornett
Keep a jug or a bag or vase where you can throw money into at the end of each day. This will fill up faster than you could ever imagine, especially by following these easy tips.

How To Eliminate Personal Debt Faster

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2007
By John L. McKinley
High interest financing can keep a person in debt a lot longer than they need to be. Here are some simple easy to follow tips to reduce and eliminate personal debt faster.

How To Plan Your Retirement Savings

 
 
 
 
 
November 29, 2007
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By Leandro Bernardo
To ensure a safe retirement people need to assume a more conservative posture towards the future. There is a need to pick your investments so that you can achieve an average return...

How To Save Money When Buying a New Car

 
 
 
 
 
November 27, 2007
By John L. McKinley
Buying a new car can be both an exciting and expensive experience. These tips can help you reduce the sticker price on the next car you buy.

How To Keep Your Wealth

 
 
 
 
 
November 8, 2007
By Mini Guruswamy
If you thought making money was hard, keeping it is even harder. Follow the 8 rules below and you will learn to preserve, protect and enjoy your wealth.

How To Create a Budget

 
 
 
 
 
November 5, 2007
By Joe Davis
Take charge of your own financial destiny through creating your own budget. Nothing to buy and it only takes a few minutes a day to gain control over your financial destiny.

How To Teach Your Children About Money

 
 
 
 
 
October 26, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
All parents wants their children to be happy and successful. Teaching children about money from a young age is one way to ensure their financial success in later life. Even very...

How To Save Money on Prescriptions

 
 
 
 
 
October 25, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
We all know that health care costs keep going up. Luckily, there are some ways to save money on prescription drugs so that you are not struggling to afford necessary medication!...

How To Build Good Credit

 
 
 
 
 
October 17, 2007
By Tracey Parker
Learn how to get started building good credit and understand how to maintain good credit.

How To Use Credit Cards Responsibly

 
 
 
 
 
October 17, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Don't let credit cards control you - be in control of your credit cards!

How To Make Some Extra Money

 
 
 
 
 
October 16, 2007
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By Zach Bauguess
Use some of these ideas to bring in a little cash. None of these ideas will make you rich, but they could provide you with some extra spending money!

How To Automate Your Savings Plan with my Own Payday

 
 
 
 
 
October 9, 2007
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By George Gilbert
Sticking with a savings plan is much easier when savings deposits are made automatically. In myOwnPayday, you can automate your savings very easily by setting up a linked biller...

How To Save Some Extra Bucks

 
 
 
 
 
October 3, 2007
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By Susan Biddy
Just by following a few simple rules, you could save at least $100 each month.

How To Earn Rewards For Paying Bills Using my Own Payday

 
 
 
 
 
October 1, 2007
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By George Gilbert
There are credit card companies that offer rewards for using their cards. Using such a credit card to make bill payments affords the opportunity to get something back just by paying...

How To Consolidate Credit Card Debt

 
 
 
 
 
September 28, 2007
By Tracey Parker
Many people have accumulated more credit card debt than they can handle. Learn how to consolidate credit card debt to lower monthly payments and stress.

How To Repair Your Credit Score

 
 
 
 
 
September 25, 2007
By Tracey Parker
Your credit score is one of the most important factors in getting a loan, qualifying for a mortgage on a house, getting financed on a new car, or being approved for a new credit...

How To Set Up a Savings Plan Using my Own 10-Key

 
 
 
 
 
September 25, 2007
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By George Gilbert
Instead of making payments after you buy something, make payments to yourself first. This approach lowers the purchase price because you earn instead of pay interest.

How To Contest Invalid Credit Card Charges

 
 
 
 
 
September 19, 2007
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By George Gilbert
When an invalid or incorrect charge appears on your credit card statement, you have 60 days to contest that charge. If you don't contest the charge in time, you become liable for...

How To Opt Out of Giving Your Personal Information

 
 
 
 
 
September 17, 2007
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By Mark Bustamonte
Did you know the credit reporting agencies are selling your personal information so finance companies can target you for their marketing? Here is how you remove your name permanently...

How To Compare CD Rates

 
 
 
 
 
August 10, 2007
By Mini Guruswamy
You may be confused because there are a lot of Certificate of Deposits (CDs) out there. You wonder which one or ones should you purchase.

How To Teach Your Kids the Value of Money

 
 
 
 
 
June 29, 2007
By Al Jacobs
Over the years I’ve witnessed the offspring of many friends and relatives display an inability to handle money. The number of youngsters I’ve known that grew to adulthood...

How To Earn a Reasonably-Priced College Degree

 
 
 
 
 
June 13, 2007
By Al Jacobs
The matter seems settled in the minds of the American public: It costs a fortune to obtain a bachelor’s degree at any of the nation’s institutions of higher learning.  Annual...

How To Budget on an Irregular Income

 
 
 
 
 
February 27, 2007
By John Casteele
Living life on an irregular income can be difficult, especially when you need to make a budget in order to make sure that all of your bills are paid on time and that you will be...

How To Use an FHA Loan

 
 
 
 
 
February 20, 2007
By Brad Halvorsen
A Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is a federally-backed loan designed to allow homebuyers to get into a new home with a low down payment. While not limited to first-time...

How To Take Out a New Construction Loan

 
 
 
 
 
February 16, 2007
By Brad Halvorsen
When looking for a new home, you have a number of options, including purchasing existing construction or building a new home to your specifications. If you choose to build, you...

How To Take Out a Jumbo Loan

 
 
 
 
 
February 16, 2007
By Brad Halvorsen
A jumbo loan is a home loan that is greater than the loan limit set by the Federal National Mortgage Association (also known as Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company...

How To Use a Payoff Calculator For Debt Reduction

 
 
 
 
 
February 6, 2007
By B. Danesco
A debt calculator is a device you can find online which will help you figure out how long it will take you to pay off certain debts. Using a debt calculator is fairly easy and...

How To Repair Your Credit Report

 
 
 
 
 
February 2, 2007
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By Mary Stasiewicz
A poor credit score can be very damaging to an individual in a number of different situations. Poor credit can result in an individual being denied a loan for a car, a home or...
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