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What to do with a raise

09.26.2007

Well, I think everyone KNOWS what to do with a raise, but the challenge is DOING it. Just incase you don’t know what to do with a raise, here are a few ideas…

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How I organize my bank accounts

09.20.2007

This article explains how I organize my bank accounts…If there is one thing that I have learned about personal finances, it is that nothing is one-size-fits-all. There are different tools, methods, products, and investments that work for different people at different phases of their lives. My system that I am currently using to manage my accounts and cashflow, did not work for me 5 years ago, but…

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How to budget with the envelope system

07.23.2007

This article shows how to budget with the envelope system. The envelope system is very basic, but generally a very successful way to budget. It is a bit primitive in our technologically advanced society. But most Americans are in debt up to their eyeballs, largely due to the fact that technology has made it very easy to go in debt. So, if primitive works, why not do it?

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4 Tips to sticking with a budget

07.09.2007

These are my 4 simple tips to stick with a budget… Eliminate temptations – Recovering alcoholics should not hang out in bars. The temptation is too strong, it is just foolish. The same applies to someone who is trying to break the habit of overspending, you should not hang out at the mall, Home Depot, or wherever you get tempted.

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The trick to saving money

06.17.2007

This could be a complex lesson, but I am going to boil it down as far as it can be boiled. We as humans often KNOW how we SHOULD behave, but we sometimes DO something different. This is especially the case when we have to pay the price now, but will not receive the reward until later (i.e. saving for retirement, exercising, giving).

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