Household Budgets

How To Save Money In Every Room In Your House

MoneyNing | VINCENT KING | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Household Savings, Household Budgets, Saving, Cable, Home Improvement, Household Spending, Spending, Homeownership, Utilities, Homeowners, Smart Shopping, Money News

You work hard every day, doing everything you can to bring more bacon home, and trim the fat from your spending. But it still isn’t enough. If...

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And The Average Salary Is...

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 03.21.2012

Read More: Business News, Jobs, Household Budgets, Household Income, Small Business, Unemployment Rate, Low-Income, Income, Money News

If you're feeling poor you're not alone. We're bringing home less money now than when the recession began. According to a newly released report fro...

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The Psychology of Budgeting

Women & Co | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Women, Household Budgets, Psychology, Saving Money, Money, Personal Finance, Budget, Women News

Key to successful budgeting is a good attitude, consistent communication, and an ongoing commitment.

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Americans Households Still Failing Financial Distress Test

HuffingtonPost.com | Emily Cohn | Posted 02.16.2012

Read More: Household Budgets, Video, Financial Health, Consumer Distress, Saving for Retirement, Spending, Net Worth, Financial Distress, Consumer Spending, Austerity, Business News

Seth was in his 20s on spring break in Florida when he fell into a debt trap. Alongside the cocktails on the beach and wet T-shirt contests were credi...

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Please, Don't Save for College

Jacoba Urist | Posted 03.25.2012

Read More: New Year's Resolutions, Household Budgets, Good Parenting, Parenting Tips, Financial Resolutions, College, Paying for College, Saving for College, Family Finances, Education News and Advice, Personal Finance News and Advice, Credit Card Debt, Higher Education, Life Insurance, Personal Finance, Parenting Advice, 2012 Resolutions, College News

Here are the four financial goals I believe every family should reach before they think about putting cash in their kiddo's college fund.

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10 Cities Spending The Most On Fast Food

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 09.24.2011

Read More: Orlando, Fast Food, Household Budgets, Subway, Burger King, Arby's, Gallup, Pizza Hut, Nutrition, Wendy's, Great Recession, Taco Bell, Detroit, McDonald's, Economic Recovery, Kfc, Child Obesity, bundle.com, Business News

Few topics provoke such fierce debate in America as fast food. But like it or not, the drive-thru has become more popular than ever with the economy g...

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What Gas Prices Have Caused Americans To Cut Back On

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 08.17.2011

Read More: Groceries, Gas Prices, Household Budgets, Eating Out Gas Prices, Dining, Expenses, Food Gas Prices, Food Prices, Vacations, Harris Interactive, Fuel Prices, Business News

High gas prices might have fallen slightly in recent weeks, but that hasn't stopped Americans from cutting back on other expenses in order to afford p...

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The Financial Burden of Being Mobile

Catherine Lutz | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Automobiles, Household Budgets, Household Debt, Public Transportation, Transportation, Financial Literacy, Car Loans, Lease a Car, Family, Healthy Living News

Young or old, profligate or prudent, first-time lessee or seasoned buyer, many Americans have little idea of the true financial cost of car ownership. How can we reduce the cost of being mobile?

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The Importance of Being You

Robyn O'Brien | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Household Budgets, Military, Children, Steve Jobs, Food, Greyson Chance, Childhood Obesity, You Tube, School Lunch, Video, Healthy Living News

As Americans, it appears that hope has been genetically engineered into our DNA. So perhaps, in an enormous burst of patriotism, it is time to fear less so that you can do more.

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The Deficit Myth: The Misconception That Could Derail the U.S. Economy

Marshall Auerback | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jobs, Deficit, Household Budgets, Recession, Barack Obama, Treasury, U.S. Economy, Federal Deficit, Federal Budget Deficit, President Obama, Business News

It is no coincidence that the budget surpluses of the Clinton years subsequently led to recessions: government budget surpluses ultimately restrict private sector demand and income growth.

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HAPPY for Pets

Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Taxes, Veterinarians, Thaddeus McCotter, Pet Care, Pets, Animals, Recession, American Vetrinary Medical Association, Abandoned Pets, Household Budgets, Animal Rights, Tax Deductible, Animal Welfare, Euthanized, Economic Stimulus, Adopting Pets, Safety Net, Tax Deductions, Politics News

By encouraging affordable pet care, the bill not only promotes animal health and well-being, as well as our well-being, but could also help to stimulate the economy.

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Six Steps On the Easy Road to Unlimited Happiness

Todd Bottorff | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Diablo Cody, Affection, Household Budgets, Nirvana, Better-Life, Stretching Exercises, Stretching, Happiness, Happiness Tips, Happiness Study, Cleanliness, How to Be Happy, Hugging, Walking, Family Values, Exercise, Being Happy, Outdoor Exercise, Healthy Living News

The biggest impact on our happiness begins with the difference between thinking about it and doing something (which is a step that most people never take).

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Lasting Homeowner Help? Try (Financial) Fishing Lessons

Manisha Thakor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Debt, Household Budgets, Saving Money, Personal Debt, Household Debt, Personal Finance, Housing Crisis, Economy, Treasury Department, Financial Crisis, Henry Paulson, The Bailouts, Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, Business News

As a nation, we have lost our financial way. Founded in the principles of thrift, frugality, and hard work, our beloved country has morphed into a giant financial couch potato.

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Soaring Gas Prices Threaten Family Budgets

New York Times | JAD MOUAWAD | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Oil Prices, U.S. Economy, Diesel, Gas Prices, Household Budgets, Gasoline Prices, High Oil Prices, $4 Gas, Business News

Gasoline prices, which for months lagged behind the big run-up in the price of oil, are suddenly rising quickly, with some experts saying they could a...

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