Personal Budgeting
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May 3, 2013
So did everyone get his or her tax returns? I know you all paid off bills or put that dough in very safe keeping, right? If you...
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May 2, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — May is synonymous with college graduations. But since college graduation isn't always synonymous with "lots of money," consider learning how to become a clever...
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May 1, 2013
I speak with many people who have little margin for error in their monthly budgets; they are concerned that they can’t pay their...
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May 1, 2013
As usually happens when you become one, you begin combining your assets and your bank accounts. Well that is at least what my...
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April 30, 2013
I used to worry about money. Then I got a girlfriend.
No offense, dear. Really. Our relationship is priceless.
But recalling those carefree (read: boring) bachelor days, it seemed an occasional meal out, movie ticket or round...
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April 29, 2013
There are thousands of reasons I love living abroad. I can’t imagine life without Spanish wine, delicious tapas or a house five...
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April 26, 2013
Do you ever look at the people around you and think, “Wow these folks are so disorganized; it’s no wonder their finances are a mess?” You know the people I’m talking about. You go to their house and they misplace their remote, their keys and...
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April 25, 2013
About a week ago, I was sitting in a cafe while working when I overheard a conversation at the table next to me. It was three young ladies who I assume were in their...
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April 24, 2013
Not long ago, I picked up my daughter from school and discovered that her entire class was punished because another child misbehaved and interrupted the day’s instruction.
After hearing her story, I recalled that the same classmate...
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April 23, 2013
Sometimes, I feel we put way too much pressure on ourselves to get out of debt. It’s as if we’re not supposed to spend any money or have any fun...









