The Money Saving Fifty (50)

The day after Thanksgiving sales will soon be upon us. Many people are already making a list of the items they’d like to snag at these sales. And you may be wondering if the Black Friday door busters are value for money.
You can save a good amount of money by shopping at Black Friday door [...]

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If you ask a group of parents how they feel about allowances, you’re bound to get a wide variety of responses. Some parents swear by them and others think allowances are pointless. It might be interesting to note that you can use chore-based earnings to teach your children about the value of money.
Most families, whether [...]

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Unfortunately, the fact that many Americans desperate need help in settling their debt makes them vulnerable to scam artists. While there are legitimate debt settlement companies out there, it’s vital to know the difference between the ones that offer real help and the ones who are out to take your money. Following are some things [...]

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Finding a financial institution that is a good fit for you and your family is extremely important. The right banking relationship can have a big effect on your financial future. Using these tips on how to choose the right bank and bank account, you may find the help you need to compare banks and accounts [...]

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If you’ve spent any amount of time on the internet, you know that many websites require you to use a password. If it’s not online banking, it’s accessing free email services or online shopping. You know how important online security is; why not try some of these tips on how to choose an online password [...]

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Every year one person out of a hundred is tapped for an Internal Revenue Service audit, and it generally leads them to be fearful about the prospect. While there isn’t anything you can do to guarantee you won’t ever be audited, there are some things you can to lower your chances of being informed of [...]

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Parents and grandparents want the best for the children in their lives. With this in mind, some of them establish children’s trust funds – often days after a child is born. You may think wealthy families are the only ones who can establish children’s trust funds, but that’s simply not true.
What are children’s trust funds?
Children’s [...]

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No one wants to need disability benefits, but there may come a point in time when you do. You can find disability offices in every state, but do you know how and where to apply for disability benefits if you or someone in your family needs them?
Maybe you’re not sure about applying for disability. Will [...]

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Parents hope for their children’s lives to be better than their own. They want to ensure their children have opportunities they may not have had. One way parents can help prepare for their children’s future is by opening a children’s savings account (CSA). But what are children’s savings accounts and how can they benefit your [...]

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Everyone has to eat, but there’s no reason buying food has to wipe out your family’s budget. If you’re trying to find a way to save money, you may want to consider the advantage of buying in bulk. This is one way that nearly every family can save money.
One place you can go to buy [...]

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