Finance Blog
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…
Are You Saving Money by Buying in Bulk?
Written by Teri Cettina on January 7, 2013
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A tip I often read in “Save 50 percent off your grocery bill!” types of articles is to buy in bulk. The article might suggest buying a 50-pound bag of rice, a whole butchered cow, or a year’s supply of toilet paper. Is this saving…
Money Management: Try a January No-Spend Month
Written by Teri Cettina on January 2, 2013
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After the spend-spend-spend frenzy of December, you may be worn out. Shopping might seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. You may be yearning to do something more meaningful than add “stuff” to your home and wardrobe. And your wallet may be raising a…
Kaizen and the Art of Money Management
Written by Teri Cettina on January 2, 2013
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Kaizen is a Japanese business term that has been popularized in the United States, and it basically means “continuous, small improvements.” I recently read an excellent book on this topic, One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way and immediately realized that Kaizen…
How to Teach Your Child the Value of Giving
Written by Miranda Marquit on December 17, 2012
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As the holiday season gets underway, one of the hardest things to do is figure out how to teach your child the value of giving. For many children, this time of year is all about what they are getting. But by placing more of a…
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