How to Deal with an Overspending Spouse in Marriage
You drive a beat up ’95 Honda Civic and your spouse drives a shiny new BMW. You go to the mall and buy what you intended to buy, but your spouse comes home with a few of the latest gadgets…
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Cheap Wedding Reception Food Ideas on a Budget
Early in our wedding planning marathon, my now-wife made a rather novel menu suggestion. Instead of multiple themed self-serve food stations or a traditional sit-down service, why not offer guests a pit-roasted hog with sides like roasted green beans, mac…
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50 Ideas for Decorating a Rental Apartment on a Budget
Because a rental is not your own, it can be challenging to make it feel as though it is – to customize your space to suit your tastes and give it those personal touches that make it feel like home. Also,…
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17 Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget
It’s easy to get stuck in the habit of overspending. Making quick trips to the expensive corner store rather than planned weekly grocery shopping. Driving your car to places you could walk or bike to. That phone call you never…
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How To Get 20% Return On Your Investment
The title to this post may make it sound like some get rich quick scheme, but trust me it is not. You can legitimately get a guaranteed 20% return on your investment. The answer does not lie in any one…
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How Many Savings Accounts Should I Have?
The best way to ensure that you build wealth and avoid debt is to diligently plan and save as much money as possible for both future needs and desires. However, exactly how you handle your savings can depend greatly upon…
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PNC S is for Savings® Account Review (Made for Kids)
If your child is ready for a bank account of their own, but you’re not sure you trust them with a full-fledged checking account that’s easy to misuse, the PNC S Is for Savings® account is a useful stepping stone….
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9 Reasons to Switch Banks: Is It Worth It?
My husband and I mulled over a refinance for several months. Our mortgage was rolled over to another banking institution when Washington Mutual folded, and we never really enjoyed the service. The clincher came when I called to talk about options and…
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12 Common Bank Fees & How to Avoid Them
When I was a kid, I was so excited to get my first bank account. My balance was only a few hundred dollars, but it was a thrill to watch it grow by a dollar or two each month. But…
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How to Close a Bank Account
Breaking up with your bank is much easier than ending a romantic relationship. But that’s not to say you should wing it. There’s a correct way to close a bank account, be it a savings or checking account, and a…
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