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Debt Snowball Method (Part 7)

02.10.2008

Debt Snowball: Dave Ramsey’s method for getting out of debt. Creating a debt snowball is Dave Ramsey’s preferred method of getting out of debt. The strength of using this method is that it focuses on the behavioral side of finance rather than the mathematical. Since we are not robots that always do exactly what we know we should, I recommend this method for most people.

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Money management tips for beginners

02.05.2008

If you are looking for money management tips for beginners you have come to the right place. If you are just beginning to get your financial life in order – I am excited for you! It is a fun journey and it is well-worth the effort. The peace that comes with knowing how much money you actually have and being in control of your spending is truly priceless.

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16 Ways to save money by NOT being Normal

01.27.2008

16 ways to save money by not doing what “normal” people do. A lot of money can be saved by thinking “outside the box.”

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Save money on car depreciation

11.15.2007

You can minimize the amount of depreciation of your car with these tips… Everyone has heard that a brand new car goes down hundreds or even thousands of dollars the minute you drive it off the dealer’s lot. This is just the beginning. Over the first year some cars depreciate as much as 35%.

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10 Ways to Conserve and save Money

11.13.2007

A friend of mine recently asked me for a copy of an article in the issue called, “29 Ways to Conserve and Save.” So, I figured I would share it with the ChristianPF readers as well. I picked out my 10 favorite from the article.

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The Best of Everything in 2007

10.22.2007

Kiplinger’s just came out with their best list of 2007. In it they cover a wide range of services and products they have ranked. Here are a few that stood out to me…

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My Best and worst financial decisions

10.07.2007

I decided that I was going to narrow this down to the single worst decision. If I was to make a list, there would be quite a few, and I am sure I will touch on them over time. But, for now my worst decision or group of decisions was:

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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 ING direct

09.18.2007

Want to know how to budget? Well, ING Direct is my favorite budget tool. Here are the steps how I budget with ING Direct. You could probably use this same technique at other banks, but I will show you why it is more beneficial at ING Direct.

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The best money advice of all time

09.06.2007

In this month’s issue of MONEY magazine they have an article titled “The Best Advice of All Time.” In it they look at 20 rules for success from some of the wisest people who have lived. I have pulled out a few of my favorites:

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Those sneaky bank fees

09.04.2007

If you haven’t noticed, banks (especially brick and mortar ones) are always looking for ways to squeeze a few more dollars out of their customers. They are consistently losing market share to online banks and are struggling to keep up.

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Money doesn’t solve money problems

08.30.2007

I mean if you were making what your boss is making, it will not fix your financial squeeze. There is a famous principle that expenses rise to meet income, so if you are having a hard time paying your bills or making a dent in your mountain of debt money is NOT your answer.

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How to quit spending more money than you make

08.26.2007

So you want to learn how to quit spending more money than you make? Here are a few ideas…
Just like there are more than one way to “skin a cat” or to quit smoking, there are multiple ways to spend what (or less than) you earn. Listed below are the steps that I took to make it happen for me.

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