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President Obama talks about his personal finances
President Obama was asked Wednesday how he handles his personal finances. He says his philosophy involves smart spending and frugal saving.
Thursday, June 9th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Nearly 60 percent of parents help support adult children
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. parents are continuing to help support their adult children who are not in school, according to a new survey.
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Debt relief and consolidation scams still rampant post-recession
As the number of debt relief or debt settlement companies has grown in the past few years, many companies have proven to be outright scams.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Teen spending affected by the recession
The recession has curbed spending even among the teen demographic and leads to their keener financial awareness, according to a new survey.
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Marriage and money: pros and cons
Marriage has many financial advantages and disadvantages in a modern world. The adage that two can live more cheaply than one is not always so.
Friday, May 20th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
More people raiding retirement accounts when short of cash
A recent survey indicated almost 20 percent of people would raid a retirement account, despite the expensive penalties for doing so.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Stretching the value of your unemployment check
Unemployment is difficult; there's no avoiding that fact. Making your unemployment check stretch is an essential recession-survival tool.
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Oil and gas destined to fall as prices pinch consumer demand
Despite rampant speculation, oil and gas prices are expected to stabilize when consumers reach the point that they refuse to pay the price.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Making a personal budget: Know the ins and outs
Making and sticking to a budget requires some discipline, but once setting aside money becomes a habit, you'll have a brighter financial future.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Retire without social security – what it takes to make it work
Many Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement, but if the checks stop coming, what will it take to make it work?
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Financial independence relies on smart spending as much as saving
Knowing how to spend money is the most important factor creating a budget that will help you save enough money to reach your financial goals.
Monday, January 10th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Ensure your happy new year with a year-end financial checklist
Before you pop the cork on New Year's Day, find some extra 2010 tax deductions and make your 2011 financial resolutions to have a better year.
Monday, December 27th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Funding Christmas gift ideas on a budget 2010
Planning your Christmas gift ideas on a budget is easy. But first things first, you need to find out how much money you can afford to spend.
Friday, November 26th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
How to save a $1 million retirement fund starting now
Saving $1 million is considered necessary nowadays if one wants a comfortable retirement, and most people can do it if they start early enough.
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Financial Football: Personal finance for rookies from Drew Brees
Financial Football is an online game that blends personal finance and the gridiron; Saints quarterback Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees endorses it.
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Create an emergency fund to avoid costly, unnecessary debt
Starting an emergency fund now will help avoid taking on expensive debt in the future. It's easier than most people think.
Friday, August 27th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Quicken Online to Mint migration not ‘seamless’ as promised
Quicken Online users must migrate to Mint no later than Aug. 29 -- a procedure that is giving people personal financial headaches. READ MORE
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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