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In this section, we store all of the great information that you need to keep your finances in check. It is populated by facts, suggestions, and advice to keep your finances on target!

Do You Have A Written Plan For Your Financial Goals?

Do you have financial goals? To be truly successful in your financial life it is important to have clear goals. Here is a simple guide to getting started toward planning for your financial goals.

Posted on Jul 06, 2010 - 09:39 AM by DBretz

Dating and Money: Guys and Their Money Issues

“My name is Blaine. I like long walks on the beach, cuddling on the couch, and interesting conversation.” Wow, that’s great and all, but how does your credit report look? Dating and money can be tricky business. As women, we don’t want to be perceived as gold diggers. On the other hand, though, we also do not want to begin a relationship with someone that has no respect for money, too much love for money, and no concept of handling money. Here are three ways to spot a potential money issue with your date.

Posted on Jul 05, 2010 - 03:32 PM by Selena

Do you want to fix your finances in 15 min. or less?

This blog post is going to give you some simple ways to fix your finances. These easy steps should take you 15 min or less and could wind up saving you lots of money.

Posted on Jul 02, 2010 - 03:20 PM by ChrisN

5 Ways to Develop the Habit of Saving

Developing a healthy savings habit is vital to financial freedom. However, many people neglect the habit of saving money in lieu of paying all their bills and having more month left at the end of their money. So, how do you develop a healthy habit of saving? Here are five ways to jump start your savings and make it a habit that sticks.

Posted on Jun 30, 2010 - 02:03 PM by Selena

Compound Interest The Magic Money Multiplier

Compound interest is sometimes referenced as the magic key to savings. This is a quick primer on how the concept of compound interest can help you reach your financial goals

Posted on Jun 29, 2010 - 01:51 PM by DBretz

Games are fun so lets try this one out…

Most people don’t realize that taking time to calculate your Debt to Income Ratio will help tremendously with saving and budgeting your monthly expenses. Why not give it a try?

Posted on Jun 29, 2010 - 01:32 PM by AJohnson

Three things a college grad should live by!

For those who recently graduated from college and are about to enter the workforce, this post will give you sound advice to live by. If you know or love a recent grad it may help you too!

Posted on Jun 25, 2010 - 02:39 PM by ChrisN

The Seven Virtues of a Debt-Free Lifestyle

Inspired by Sheyna Steiner’s bankrate.com article, “The 7 deadly sins that lead to debt,” this article explores the Sins’ lesser-known counterparts, the Seven Virtues, and how they can be used to become debt-free, and stay that way.

Posted on Jun 25, 2010 - 02:27 PM by Ari Jay

Five Techniques That Allow Me to Have a $34 Cell Phone Bill

After doing countless budgets with clients, I realize that most cell phone plans can account for a major chunk of change in your budget. The average cell phone expense that we see when completing budgets with clients can be from $100-$200 a month. Long gone are the days where your phone expense was less than $20. Therefore, with rising costs, and many looking to find ways to save anywhere they can, here are five tips that can save you big on your cell phone bill.

Posted on Jun 23, 2010 - 01:24 PM by Selena

A Little Extra Help With That Debt

Do you want to enroll in a Debt Management Program but don’t believe you can afford the payments? Here is a quick heads up on a relatively new program to makes it even easier for you to get out of debt.

Posted on Jun 22, 2010 - 12:18 PM by DBretz

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