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How To Make and Manage a Household Budget

ramb37 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:27:31 -0500

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 do have to make some tough decisions on how you spend your money.

How To Feed Your Family on a Budget

QueenMum — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:13:55 -0500

All over North America, grocery prices are going up. The increase in cost of simple staples like bread, cheese, and milk from five years ago can seem overwhelming. But before you let the anxiety of feeding your family lead to the loss of your hair, take a few moments to consider what you already have in your cupboards, and what your family likes to eat. You might find you have more meal options than you thought.

How To Save Money in Your Everyday Life

bronwyn — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:27:38 -0500

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 like small steps, they definitely add up!

How To Save Money on Grocery Shopping

bronwyn — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:41:42 -0600

As gas and oil prices go up, so does the price of food. Since groceries are not exactly a luxury, it is important to find ways to save money while grocery shopping. Luckily, there are some easy and effective ways to spend less money when you go to the supermarket!

How To Ruin Your Credit Rating

bronwyn — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:38:43 -0600

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 Eliminate Personal Debt Faster

omehaney — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:41:40 -0600

Do you remember when it was difficult to get a credit card? Well, these days it's not too hard at all. All the major retail stores have them and with on-the-spot financing, making it easier than ever to load up your wallet with plastic. And if that's not enough, you needn't look further than your mailbox to find credit applications or even pre-approved credit cards and loans. All this readily available credit makes spending more money than you have all that much easier.

Here are a few useful steps to follow to get out of the black hole of credit card debt a little bit faster:

How To Save Money When Buying a New Car

omehaney — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:41:34 -0600

Buying a new car is something most people do several times in a lifetime but not a lot of people take the time or have the know-how to negotiate the best deal they possibly can. People drive off the car lot every day with cars that they could have saved thousands of dollars on. You may have done the same and even felt as though you paid too much. By following some of the tactics listed below, you can put yourself in a position to better negotiate the price of a new car. Of course, all dealerships and sales associates are different and the results of these tips will obviously vary. Regardless, I'm sure you will have fun getting a better price on your new car and you will definitely feel much better when you do.

How To Create a Budget

Mr. Finance — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:22:11 -0600

Are you one of those who always manage to have more month by the end of your money? Do you wonder where it all went but are not sure how to track all the "stuff" you pay for? Would you like to know how to keep up with how much you spent on the dentist last year? Then chances are you need a budget! Here are a few questions I always get from people I counsel.

How To Teach Your Children About Money

bronwyn — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:15:19 -0500

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 young children can be taught about money, by words and actions.

How To Save Money on Prescriptions

bronwyn — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:32:34 -0500

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! Savings will depend upon your health insurance plan and prescription drug coverage, but there are ways for everyone to save on their prescriptions.