Experiencing a drop in income can send us into a panic and our budgets into a tailspin. Unfortunately, it can happen to just about anyone. You or your spouse could be laid off, work could dry up if you’re self-employed, or you or someone in your household could fall ill. Times like these call for [...]
How to Live on a Lower Income
August 30th, 2009 · No Comments
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How Much Money Should I Set Aside for Emergencies?
July 29th, 2009 · No Comments
No matter who you are, an emergency of some kind will affect you at some point in your life. Unfortunately, few people are prepared when disaster strikes. And that’s especially true when it comes to financial emergencies.
Financial emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. Job loss is a big (and increasingly common) one, as is [...]
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Saving Your Raises
June 14th, 2009 · No Comments
It feels great to get a raise. It makes us feel like we’re being rewarded for all our hard work. It provides an incentive to keep doing a good job. And most of all, it puts more money in our pockets.
It can be tempting to start spending more money when we get a raise. Just [...]
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Save Change throughout the Year
June 13th, 2009 · No Comments
In tough financial times, saving money is easier said than done. For many of us, once we’ve paid the bills and bought the essentials, there’s just not much, if anything, left to save. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could save up at least a little money each month without even missing it? Actually, most [...]
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How Much Money Should I Set Aside for Emergencies?
February 3rd, 1970 · No Comments
No matter who you are, an emergency of some kind will affect you at some point in your life. Unfortunately, few people are prepared when disaster strikes. And that’s especially true when it comes to financial emergencies.
Financial emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. Job loss is a big (and increasingly common) one, as is [...]
Tags: Personal Finance