From the category archives:

Money Management

Useless Possessions We All Have

September 5, 2011

The following is a guest post on behalf of Money Supermarket. Wouldn’t we all love to have more money? What we would do with it is another matter. Some would play it sensible and invest it in an ISA. For others, it would be put straight back into circulation. That could mean a splurge on [...]

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Homeowner Insurance: How to Protect Your Home and Its Contents

September 3, 2011

Homeowners insurance is one of those things that we often buy because we have to. When purchasing a home, the mortgage lender requires that the buyer purchase insurance to protect their interest in the property. But even if you own your home free and clear, homeowners insurance is something you need. A good insurance policy [...]

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Pros and Cons of Buying Foreclosure Properties

August 31, 2011

In the best of times, foreclosures happen. When the economy tanks, they happen much more frequently. This is devastating to those who lose their homes, but it presents an opportunity for real estate investors and those who want to get a great deal on a home for themselves. It’s no secret that foreclosed properties are [...]

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Money Saving Ideas on the Weekend

August 28, 2011

Although money may not always be in abundance for activities for the entire family, this doesn’t mean your family needs to miss out on some well-needed time together. Enjoying each other’s company is an important aspect of everyone’s life. There are many different educational, economical and fun ways your family can have fun together. We’ve [...]

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How to Live on a Lower Income

August 25, 2011

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 [...]

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Retirement: Don’t Let Your Money Retire

August 22, 2011

Retirement can be a joyful time of life. You get to leave the daily grind and spend more time doing the things you love with the people you care about. If you’ve saved up enough money to live comfortably, you can live a fulfilling, carefree life. If you did a particularly good job of retirement [...]

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Kids’ Clothes on a Budget

August 19, 2011

Kids grow up entirely too fast. It seems like one minute they’re taking their first step, and the next they’re off to their first day of high school. All of the milestones along the way are cause for celebration, but they also remind us that our “babies” won’t be babies forever. Kids grow quickly in [...]

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The Importance of Keeping Records of Your Money

August 16, 2011

When it comes to keeping family finances in order, one of the most common hurdles that we face is overspending. Sometimes someone is obviously blowing money on unnecessary things, but often it’s much more subtle. Everyone spends a few dollars here and a few dollars there, and when the month is over, a lot of [...]

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IRAs Explained

August 13, 2011

With pensions becoming less and less common, and Social Security’s future in question, it’s never been more important to think about retirement well in advance. For those whose employers offer 401K plans, they are usually the easiest and most convenient way to save for retirement. But will your 401K yield enough money to see you [...]

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Twenty Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home before Selling

August 10, 2011

When you’re selling a home that you’ve lived in for years, it can be difficult to look at it through the eyes of a potential buyer. But if you want the best possible selling price, you’ll have to do just that. No matter how great your home is, if it’s not visually appealing, it won’t [...]

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