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More Black Friday and Cyber Monday Tips, Ideas, and Resources
November 21, 2009

Black Friday is just a week away, and Cyber Monday is 10 days away. I am a big fan of these iconic shopping days, not because people get whipped up in a frenzy and not because I love... 

Should I Cash Out My 403b Account To Pay Off Debt?
November 18, 2009 - 2 Comments

Help a reader with this question: I currently have a 403b with about $20k in it. I am planning on leaving my job late April and was previously planning on moving the money somewhere... 

Black Friday Information and Resources
November 17, 2009

Black Friday isn’t for everyone, but for some of us, it’s the first fun event of the Christmas season. If you treat it like a family event or something fun to do with friends,... 

Best Of Personal Finance Articles in 2nd Week of November
November 14, 2009

If you’re new to learning about personal finance or you spend most of your time on the internet shopping or playing games, I encourage you to check out all of the great personal... 

Earn Extra Money By Getting A Job Over The Holidays
November 12, 2009 - 1 Comment

The past 14 months have been one of the hardest time period for Americans looking to find work. The recession will not be over until the unemployment rate stops rising and starts receding... 

How to Save Money While Vacationing In A Big City
November 11, 2009 - 2 Comments

My wife and I just got back from a trip to Chicago. I surprised her for her birthday and took her to the Windy City for four days. We have a best friend that just moved there, so... 

Is Your Car Payment Destroying Your Life?
November 4, 2009

You’ve heard me get on my soap box in the past about car payments and how they can soak up a lot of your monthly income. I really don’t like car payments, and I don’t... 

7 Home Improvements To Increase Its Value
November 3, 2009

For the most part, the real estate markets around the country have flattened out, and homeowners are breathing a tentative sigh of relief. So, where do homeowners go from here? It... 

Leadership Lessons From Truett Cathy, Founder of Chick-fil-A
October 29, 2009 - 1 Comment

Tonight I went with my wife to an event called “Live, Love, Lead” put on by Chick-fil-A and the entire Cathy family was there. It was a great event, and it was done very... 

3 Reasons Why You Shoud Avoid Bankruptcy
October 28, 2009

I listen to the Dave Ramsey Radio Show every once in a while on my way home from work, and one of the most common topics I hear from callers is the question about bankruptcy. So many... 

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