Budgeting

5 Costs to Consider Before Getting a Pet

Women & Co | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Veternarians, Pet Insurance, Cats, Pets, Money, Budget, Emergencies, Family Budgeting, Pet-Insurance, Personal Budgeting, Dogs, Women News

Consider this list if you are thinking of buying a pet.

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Why I Stopped Clothes Shopping for 6 Months

LearnVest | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Budgeting, DIY Sewing, Recycled Clothing, Clothes Budget, Shopping Addiction, Sales, Hand-Me-Downs, Shopping Budget, Shopping, Used Clothing, Budget, Clearance Rack, Diy, Student Loans, Women News

"Dave," I announced on our final night of the "How Poor Are We?" summit, "I am going to give up my clothing budget for six months."

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How to Get the Spring Wardrobe You Want for Less

Women & Co | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Women, Money, Shopping, Budget, Wardrobe, Spring, Spring Cleaning, Personal Budget, Fashion, Personal Finance, Women News

You can have it all without spending a small fortune. If you plan ahead, you don't need to splurge every time you shop.

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How I Threw A No-Budget Wedding

Lisa Leonard | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Wedding Planning, Low Budget Wedding, Planning a Wedding on a Budget, Wedding on a Budget, Indiebride, Real Weddings, Planning 101, Weddings News

As I hugged my new husband, I realized we were just as "married" as the couple who spent $200,000 on their wedding.

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The 7 Money Mistakes Women Make More Than Men

LearnVest | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: How to Save Money, Budgeting, Women, Women & Money, How to Budget, Money, Money Mistakes, Money News

Ever bailed out an ex? Indulged in a little more retail therapy than you meant to? We'll show you the top seven mistakes women make -- and what to do instead.

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6 Steps to Rethinking Your Budget

Women & Co | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Women, Personal Finance Advice, Money, Budget, Financial Education, Saving Money, Personal Budgeting, Personal Finance, Women News

Rather than thinking of a budget as an impediment, start thinking of it as an instrument that is enabling you to stay on course to reach some goal.

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Jean Chatzky's Three Favorite "Money Rules"

Manisha Thakor | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Financial Help, Investing, Saving, Jean Chatzky, Moneyzen, Financial Behavior, Money Rules, Portfolio Management, Money Management, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Money News

Jean Chatzky, author of Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security, was kind enough to share her three favorites.

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Four Money Habits You Need To Ditch Now

LearnVest | Posted 04.19.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Debt, Habits, Money Habits, Money Saving Tips, Overspending, Credit Score, Credit Cards, Saving Money, Money News

If you're having trouble acting in your best financial interest at all times, you're not alone. And you've come to the right place. We've provided resources to help you tackle the biggest financial issues Americans said were standing in their way.

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My Three Favorite 'Money Rules'

Manisha Thakor | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Financial Help, Investing, Saving, Jean Chatzky, Moneyzen, Financial Behavior, Money Rules, Portfolio Management, Money Management, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Books News

We all need sound money guidance and clear direction. To kick off Financial Literacy Month, here are three of my favorite "Money Rules" from Jean Chatzky's Money Rules.

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The Worst Money Lessons I Learned From My Parents

LearnVest | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Allowance, Budget, Money and Kids, Teaching Your Kids About Money, Children and Money, How to Budget, Parenting and Money, Parents News

Talking about money doesn't have to be shameful. In fact, it's often very helpful. I never want my daughter to think she has to hide her flaws, whether it's a bad credit score or something else.

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money This Summer

Money Crashers Personal Finance | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Summer Budgeting, Saving Money Summer, Money Saving Tricks, Saving Money, Saving Money Tips, Money Saving Tips, Money News

You can easily lessen the strain on your wallet and have some extra cash left over at the end of every month. There are plenty of simple ways you can save money this summer without sacrificing your way of life.

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WATCH: I Have To Ask: What Do You Want To Learn About Managing Money?

Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Budgeting, I Have to Ask, Managing Money, Money Issues, Marlo Thomas, Video, Women News

Microphone in hand, I set out to ask perfect strangers one question that I just had to know the answer to - what do you want to learn about managing m...

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WATCH: Overcoming Money Fear, From Tony Robbins

Posted 03.29.2012

Read More: Mondays With Marlo, Budgeting, Money, Tony Robbins, Money Issues, Marlo Thomas, Video, Women News

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WATCH: Tips For Handling Money, From Joy Behar

Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Money Tips, Budgeting, Mondays With Marlo, Marlo Thomas, Money, Joy Behar, Video, Women News

Talk show host and comedian Joy Behar shares her tips for handling money. var src_url="http://pshared.5min.com/Scripts/PlayerSeed.js?playList=517303...

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How Credit Card Debt Almost Cost Me What Matters Most

Cristie Ritz King | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Credit Card Users, Credit Card Use, Unconscious Spending, Overspending, Credit Card Dangers, Credit Card Debt, Career Money, Women News

I had to be honest with my kids and confess to them we were also out of money and couldn't get more gas.

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Financial Intervention for Your Parents?

Jason Alderman | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: Credit Report, Aarp, Financial Planner, National Do Not Call Registry, Budgeting Tools, Budgeting, Financial Records, Helping Parents Finances, Parents Financial Help, Parents Financial Records, Heping Parents Finance, Money News

As many of us have learned, life gets even more complicated when your parents come to you for assistance with their money matters -- or worse, when they don't ask for help but really should.

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The Road to Redemption: 7 Ways to Overcome a Bad Economy

Ash Cash | Posted 05.05.2012

Read More: Budgeting, US Economy, Debt, Credit, Unemployment, Personal Finance Tips, Unemployment Rate, Economy, Bad Economy, US Economic Crisis, Personal Finance, Money News

If you watched the news lately, you will notice many reports of slow growth in employment. The good news is that instead of waiting for things to get better we can take some proactive steps to get back on track.

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For Richer, Not Poorer: Five Ways to Manage Money and Marriage

Irvin G. Schorsch III | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Marriage, Financial Goals, Money and Marriage, Money-Management-Tips, Money Management, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Personal Finance, Money News

Money can't buy you love, but fighting about it can buy you a whole lot of marital strife. In fact, money issues are the primary reason many couples untie the knot.

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The Importance of a Savings Account

Kevin Yu | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Budgeting Tips, Saving Account, Financial Setbacks, Emergency Savings Funds, Credit Card Debt, Money Management, Saving Money, Loan Payments, Savings, Savings Account Importance, Saving Money Tips, Saving Money Advice, Money News

Too many people underestimate the importance of having a savings account. So why doesn't everyone have an emergency savings fund? The answer is simple: They spend more money than they earn and have trouble living below their means.

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My Kids Will Cost Me Close To A Million Dollars And Other Financial Catastrophes

Emily Peck | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Financial Crisis, Foreclosure, Personal Budget, Cost of Raising Kids, Cost of Children, Parenting, Parenting Costs, Brown Bag Lunch, Money Saving Tips, Money News

We don't promise to have all the answers to life's money problems, but we'd like to be the place where you come to share your stories of spending and saving. Let's get talking!

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Take 'America Saves Week' to Heart

Jason Alderman | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Energy Star, America Saves, Budgeting, Emergency Savings, Money-Management-Tips, Saving Money, Money Management, America Saves Week, Saving Money Tips, Business News

After four years of coping with a stagnant economy, probably the last thing you want to hear is how important it is to sock away money for a rainy day -- you already know that. But hear me out, just in case.

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Talking Finances With Your Valentine

Jason Alderman | Posted 04.15.2012

Read More: Personal Budgeting, Financial Planning, Credit Counseling, Personal Finance Goals, Budgeting, Planning Financial Future, Personal Finance, Business News

On Valentine's Day, don't kill the mood with talk of budgets; but do make sure that before too much time passes, you reopen the doors of financial communication so you know you're both working toward the same goals.

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Smart Money Lessons From Everyday Savers

Dan Greenshields | Posted 03.13.2012

Read More: How to Save Money, Budgeting, New Year's Resolutions, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Money, Business News

Strong finances are enabled by good habits. These suggestions from everyday people can easily be incorporated into your financial life. Take control of your finances in 2012 -- one small decision at a time.

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Mondays With Marlo: Finance Expert Suze Orman

Posted 03.07.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Marlo Thomas, Suze Orman, 401k, Savings, Money, Finance, Video, Women News

Finance expert Suze Orman joined me on Mondays with Marlo to answer all of your questions! Get Suze's FREE download to The Money Navigator enter the ...

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How To Rebuild Your Credit, From Jean Chatzky

Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Budgeting, Debt, Jean Chatzky, Credit, Finance, Mondays With Marlo, Savings, Video, Women News

Finance expert Jean Chatzky offers tips and shares resources to help you rebuild your credit. var src_url="http://pshared.5min.com/Scripts/PlayerSee...

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