From the monthly archives:

July 2008

The Power of Compounded Interest

July 16, 2008

Now that you’re interested in personal finance, you’ve probably heard people tout the benefits of compounded interest over and over again. But has anyone ever explained to you what it means? What makes the concept of compounded interest so attractive to investors and financial planners? Compounded interest simply means that over time you earn interest [...]

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Fun Ways to Teach Kids How to Save Money

July 13, 2008

Do your kids groan when you try to convince them to save part of their allowance? Do your children spend money as fast as they get it? If you answered, “yes,” to either of these questions, it’s time for you to spend some time teaching your kids about the joy of saving money. By learning [...]

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Evaluating Your Insurance Needs When the New Baby Comes

July 11, 2008

When you’re expecting a new baby, the list of tasks to be completed seems absolutely endless. You’ve got to prepare the baby’s room, baby-proof the house, and arrange for your absence from work (or home if you have other children). Preparations can seem very overwhelming. One other important preparation for the arrival of your new [...]

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Friday Roundups – Carnival of Personal Finance and Festival of Frugality

July 11, 2008

I enjoyed reading the Carnival of Personal Finance and Festival of Frugality this past week.  Mighty Bargain Hunter hosted the 160th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance and presented a wonderful patriotic theme with the history of the American Flag.  Love it!  The Festival of Frugality was hosted at Squawkfox with a “fruit and [...]

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Frugal Wedding Ideas

July 10, 2008

Getting married is one of the most exciting experiences anyone will ever enjoy. Beginning a new life together surrounded by family and friends is sure to strike a romantic chord in even the most pragmatic individuals. This is truly a day to cherish! Planning a wedding, however, can often be a very different experience. Unless [...]

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Three Ways to Save on Summertime Hobbies

July 9, 2008

The long days of summer leave plenty of time to enjoy your hobbies. You’ll finally have time to enjoy activities like hiking, gardening, woodworking, and any other summer activity you like. It’s an exciting time of year. The only problem with having extra time to devote to your favorite hobbies is the incremental spending that [...]

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What Is a Good FICO Score?

July 7, 2008

There is much concern these days about the credit crisis going on in America today. People with bad credit may find themselves facing higher interest rates and fees to obtain credit. However, consumers with good credit may find no real difference in the finance charges they are charged. At no other time in history, has [...]

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Five Budget-Friendly Dishes to Make in a Crock-Pot

July 6, 2008

Busy summer schedules make it harder than ever to plan budget-friendly meals for your entire family. You don’t have time to plan and create elaborate meals, but you also don’t want to buy expensive convenience foods that are less nutritious just because they’re easy to prepare. If this dilemma sounds familiar to you, a Crock-Pot [...]

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Budget-Friendly Vacation Ideas

July 3, 2008

After spending the entire year toiling away at your job, you probably need a break from the grind of day-to-day life. However, the rising costs of just about everything may put an expensive holiday out of your family’s reach. How can you get away from it all without breaking the bank? The key to enjoying [...]

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Make Eating Leftovers Fun for Kids

July 2, 2008

How many times have you heard that collective groan from your kids when they realized that you were having leftovers for dinner? Although they loved your lasagna the first time around, they may be less than excited on the lasagna’s second or third visit to your dinner table. But you don’t want to the leftover [...]

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