Finance Blog
Money Management: Creating a Shared Budget with a Partner
Written by Miranda Marquit on March 4, 2013
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When you decide to share your life with someone, there’s a lot to get used to. However, there are few things that upset your life more than the disagreements that can come along with money management. Whether you decide to combine finances or keep things…
Credit 101: Be Careful Lending Money to Family and Friends
Written by Teri Cettina on March 4, 2013
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Your best friend faces an unexpected car repair and just needs some “floater money” until her next paycheck arrives. Your nephew is still building his credit and needs someone to co-sign his application for a new phone. Would you help either of them out? Both…
Saving Money: When Is a Deal Not Really a Deal?
Written by Teri Cettina on February 18, 2013
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One of my latest bargain finds is batteries at my local dollar store. I’ve been buying packs of eight AA and AAA batteries for—you guessed it—$1. That’s a huge savings compared to the $8 per eight-pack at my local grocer. However, I’m starting to wonder…
DIY: Make It or Buy It—How to Decide
Written by Teri Cettina on February 18, 2013
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Most of us face this tough question from time to time: Should I buy it or make it? Are these bagels worth the $10 for a dozen, or could I just as easily make them from scratch? Is this outdoor table a good deal, or…
Four Tips to Help Communicate with Your Spouse about Money
Written by Deb Hornell on February 4, 2013
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Prior to marriage, most couples take part in some kind of premarital counseling. Unfortunately, that counseling often does not cover one of the most stressful aspects of marriage—money management. Money can be a major source of arguments in even the best relationships. The good news…
How to Know When It’s Time for a Job Change
Written by Deb Hornell on January 28, 2013
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The reason to look for a new job may be obvious: You resent going to work every day; you don’t feel like anyone appreciates you; you don’t see a future at your company; you hate your boss; or you spend lots of time at work…
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