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Recession

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Credit Card?

02.10.2010 18 comments
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More and more people are electing to pay their credit cards, rather than their mortgages. I analyze the trend and provide some of my own observations.

Ron Insana Book Tour Stops Here

01.29.2010 10 comments
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Reviewing Ron Insana’s book, How to Make a Fortune from the Biggest Bailout in U.S. History.

Looking Out to 2010: Economy and Personal Finance

01.04.2010 25 comments
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I polled a number of bloggers in the space about what the average person can expect from their money in 2010, how the economy will play a role, and what we should be doing to reach our financial goals.

5 Essential Money Lessons From 2009

12.31.2009 21 comments
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I take a look at some of the financial lessons of 2009 that were essential for our family to learn, and wish you a happy and healthy New Year!

Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Gifts

12.17.2009 13 comments
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Millions of people this year will find themselves with a lot less money than last Christmas season, and a lot more motivation to stick with cash for their gift-buying. Here are five solid ideas for alternatives to traditional Christmas gifts that our family is trying this year.

How to Stay Frugal and Focused in a Recovery

11.30.2009 15 comments
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Our wired-in tendencies are to start over-spending when the economy recovers. If you don’t want to be part of the trend, check out my set of tips for how to stay frugal & focused during an economic upturn.

How to Take Advantage of a Crappy Economy

11.24.2009 8 comments
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The economy might be sucking, but there are plenty of diamonds in the rough as far as I’m concerned. Here are a few of them you can take advantage of!

5 Ways to Get Ready for Worse Times Ahead

11.16.2009 12 comments
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We may be on the way of out of the recession, but it’s always good to remember how we got here and how to prepare for the next time around.

17 Tips for Recession Job Hunting

07.23.2009 9 comments
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Here is a comprehensive list of tips for job hunting in a recession like this one. For example – developing an online identity and using your resources wisely.

‘Staycation’ Added to Webster’s Dictionary

07.18.2009 0 comments
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Merriam-Webster shares their list of newly minted words for their dictionary. “Staycation” has made the list this year. A sign of the times, perhaps?

Overview of Cash for Clunkers

07.09.2009 5 comments
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An overview of CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System), formerly known as Cash for Clunkers, which gives you money for upgrading your gas guzzler for a fuel-efficient vehicle.

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