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MAY 16, 2013

Suba has some great news about how they sold their house in less than two weeks after it originally sat on the market for over six months in 2012: Sold! If you’re considering renting out your home, CAPI has a great list at Creating a Passive Income that you won’t want to miss: For Rent: Do’s and Don’ts of Renting Out Your Space.

Fridays 187

Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

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JANUARY 10, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Despite 2012 being over, Invest It Wisely’s idea to fight the winter blues by giving to causes you believe in is a sure-fire way to ensure you’re on your way to a fantastic 2013.

Emergency Fund 193

Emergency Fund Debt Student Fridays 193

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APRIL 30, 2014

When we bought our home in late 2012, we had decided that we weren’t interested in spending a ton of money on home decor, because we’d inevitably get plenty of furniture and small household items from various different sources. She’s not an interior designer, but I think she may have been in a past life.

Home 182

Home Making Furniture Thrift Stores 182

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Since we moved into our home in late 2012, my husband and I have been go, go, go with all of the improvements, renovations and small projects we have been taking on. It feels like every weekend is full of yard work, chop saws, painting and elbow grease.

Home Improvement 167

Home Improvement Home Renovation Home and Garden 167

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OCTOBER 27, 2014

We bought our first home the end of 2012, so we are approaching two years of home ownership. So far, it has been a great experience, but the process of home buying is taxing (to say the least). Our house hunting process started when we weren’t really specifically looking to get into the market.

Hunts 160

Hunts Budgeting Budget Taxes 160

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

on V-day 2012! Wait a minute, I just looked up the Valentine’s Day numbers and they are more than DOUBLE that. According to the National Retail Federation , the average American spent $126.03 I’m not saying I don’t appreciate a good gift or party every now and then, or that no holiday deserves a celebration.

Hallmark 174

Hallmark Holiday Flowers and Gifts 4th Of July 174

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JUNE 30, 2014

We bought a house in 2012; we both have fulfilling careers and we have two little dogs that we consider fur babies. My fiancé and I are getting married in less than two months. We have already set up a pretty nice life together, and have made some pretty big financial commitments jointly.

Financial Goals 189

Financial Goals Goals Emergency Fund Finance 189

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OCTOBER 27, 2013

In 2012, Ramit of I will teach you to be rich, posted “ Who do you know that consistently makes the worst financial decisions?” I know a person that gave away so much money that she is now destitute and using food banks to live. Take care of yourself first and you can help others much more and for longer periods of time.

Real Estate 240

Real Estate Taxes Money Debt 240

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

My fiance and I bought our house in late 2012, and moved in almost immediately. We got an amazing deal on it, because of our willingness and ability to take possession right away. There was another offer on the house, but the offer was contingent on the sale of their home, so despite our offer being lower, ours was accepted.

Landlord 196

Landlord Tenant Rent Friends And Family Sale 196

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

These are just a few ideas to think about while selection your vacation days during the 2012 year. If you insist on honoring your birth in some way, take the day off AFTER you birthday. Now you’ll be able to celebrate as you please. How do you select your vacation days? This post was written by A. Related posts: Be Prepared For Your Vacation.

Vacation 221

Vacation Economical Birthday Fridays 221

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AUGUST 21, 2013

For babies born in 2012, this number is $241,080. Every year in the United States, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases a report on how much the average person spends to raise a child from birth to age 18. But you don’t have to look at this number, divide it by 18, and assume that the average cost is $20,090 per year.

Calculators 228

Calculators Parenting Transportation United States 228

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While there has been a slight decrease in gold prices in the start of 2012, experts report that gold will bounce back and will continue to increase all the way up to 2014 and possibly beyond. Investors have found comfort in gold when paper lost its value and this has been the case throughout the last decade. More Options to Invest In.

Economy 209

Economy 401K Personal Finance Grandchildren 209

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

And, in 2012 alone, both Kia and Hyundai were found guilty of misstating their vehicles’ fuel efficiency by up to 15 percent , while a California woman was awarded nearly $10,000 when she sued Honda in small claims court for overstated mpg claims.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Gasoline Fuel Economy 186

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

According to a survey (the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice) done in late 2012 done by the Federal Reserve banks and reported in Cash Continues to Play a Key Role in Consumer Spending: Evidence from the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice cash is the most used retail payment method. Lots of folks still use cash.

Used 180

Used Credit Cards Gasoline Consumer 180

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

I searched through the Bureau of Labor Statistics report High wages after high school—without a bachelor’s degree from the Summer 2012 Occupational Outlook Quarterly, looking for jobs that didn’t require years of experience or apprenticeships and which required only some post secondary education – not the full monte bachelor’s degree.

College 227

College Debt Education Student 227

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JUNE 14, 2012

Welcome to the June 15, 2012 Edition #241 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. ” John presents Q1 2012 Credit Card Debt Study posted at Card Hub , saying, “The first quarter of 2012 indicates consumers are paying down credit card debt. A passive strategy will do better in the long run.

Money 124

Money 2012 June Credit Cards 124

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APRIL 17, 2015

In What It Means To Be Middle Class Today , Money reported: “Median household income was $51,017 in 2012, according to the most recent U.S. According to the 2014 Wealth Report , put out by Credit Suisse, the world-wide range for middle class is $10,000 to $100,000 net worth (in US dollars). census data.

Polls 100

Polls New York City Wichita Debt 100

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APRIL 27, 2012

Mary: The Tour, which will celebrate its 20 th Anniversary in 2012, averages 500 miles of cycling during the weeklong event, and its itinerary is generally mapped with ISA’s annual conference at its termination point. These are SERIOUS tree enthusiasts, and their energy is infectious.

Education 219

Education Cycle Evolve Kids and Family 219

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JULY 1, 2012

The cost (as of 2012) of all this ‘free’ stuff, is your privacy. To see the features direct from the horse’s mouth, check out the Google Voice features page. One thing you can’t do from it, however, is call 911. What’s the cost of these ‘free’ phone calls?

Phones 228

Phones Phone Service Skype Computers 228

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MARCH 7, 2012

But on January 18th 2012, NWF formally announced the partnership on their website, saying “ The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and ScottsMiracle-Gro are announcing a new partnership to advance NWF’s nationwide Be Out There initiative to connect children with nature.

Press 201

Press 2005 2008 Media 201

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MARCH 23, 2017

We did this in 2012 – taking the family to Yellowstone – and it was one of our very best vacations ever. Parents may be trying to keep the family together. It is a somewhat modern phenomena for parents to arrange to pay trip expenses for multi-generation vacations.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Improving my mediation practice is one of my 2012 projects. You could also be sign up for a weekly yoga or tai chi class; these ancient arts are designed to still the mind and bring the mind, body and spirit into balance. Start a new fitness program. This is the perfect time to get fit, now that you are quitting smoking.

Education 186

Education Personal Finance Fitness Work 186

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APRIL 24, 2012

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. Why do we need yet another officially designated day, week, month – we have so many!

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

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JUNE 19, 2013

According to a survey conducted by the American Institute of CPAS and published on their site in August 2012: “Nearly half of parents with kids in school, or 48 percent, also pay their kids for good grades. Monetary rewards for grades were just one aspect of that support, involvement and recognition. The average rate for an A: $16.60.”.

Parenting 210

Parenting Kids and Family Student Motivation 210

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MARCH 16, 2015

A 2012 study , reported in Personality and Individual Differences found that an attitude of gratitude correlated positively with self-reported heath. If we can look past our predicaments and view life from the viewpoint of plenty instead of scarcity, we are more likely to see and act on the opportunities around us.

Gratitude 100

Gratitude Grandchildren Psychology Kids and Family 100

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JANUARY 13, 2013

It was a Thursday night, the 20 th of December 2012. We were preparing to go out of town to the grandkids house the next morning. However, one of the presents didn’t make it via FedEx in time and I was arranging with my neighbor to pick it up and hide it on my porch in a plastic trash bag.

Home 189

Home Insurance Haggle Haggling 189

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JUNE 23, 2016

‘, the author posted that: “Other work published in 2012, however, suggests that marriage-based salary penalties in science, engineering and math are explained by married women publishing fewer papers.” In the Scientific American article ‘Do Women Earn Less Than Men in STEM Fields?

Daughter 150

Daughter Son Women Work 150

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NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Faith and Finance: Stamp Prices to Increase in 2012 – Stamp prices are increasing in 2012! My University Money: Why Is Leverage Only Ok In Real Estate? – Call us crazy, but we share our take on what most people call crazy investing. Does that mean you should go out and buy crate of forever stamps?

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

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APRIL 30, 2013

In hindsight, although my personal situation made me desire retirement, it would have been financially more astute to keep working and investing my salary during 2010 and 2011 and 2012. In hindsight, it would have been much better if my husband had gone ahead back in 2011 and bought those bonds we still need to get into our allocation.

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

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MARCH 4, 2012

The February 2012 issue of Entrepreneur magazine quoted a Harvard Business Review study done in 2010 which found that at Best Buy, a 0.1 You can often take advantage of these to save money away from work or grab some gusto during work. Why do companies offer perks?

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Work Money Used 187

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JANUARY 9, 2013

With 2012 wrapped up, I’m sure we’re all more than pleased that not only did we avoid the fiscal cliff, but we also managed to see a positive year for the stock market. Despite the enduring post-2008 market quagmire, the latter half of 2012 was an especially strong year for the market.

New Year's 188

New Year's Real Estate Wellness 2012 188

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JANUARY 14, 2012

The College Investor: Start Automatic Investing in 2012 – How you can automate your investing in 2012 the easy way. At the start of 2012 our net worth is $246,756.54! The Family CEO : A Mastermind’s List of the Top Ten Posts of 2011 – Check out my 10 most popular post for 2012. Read away my friends.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

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OCTOBER 21, 2012

Danielle from Saving Without A Budget shares 5 Smart Investing Tips for 2012. So guess what princess, you’re going to have to suck it up – for the short term at least.” ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit. years, my perspective on an engagement ring is simple.

Personal Finance 219

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

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AUGUST 13, 2012

I putt some colored rocks and some pennies in mine and wrote “Money Camp 2012” on it in printed capital letters. Sometimes it can be hard to push them down, you can use a stick or screwdriver or other tool to help push them in.

Giving 188

Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

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DECEMBER 9, 2012

The contest runs from December 10th to 28th 2012. You can also enter via Twitter, RSS feed or Google+ with the other listed options. Plus you are able to enter daily by tweeting the contest post. The winner will be contacted via e-mail. You must respond within 48 hours to claim your prize or a new winner will be chosen.

Giveaway 279

Giveaway Christmas Rewards Thrifty 279

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JANUARY 28, 2013

Present Day -2012/2013. 2012 Trash Sorting Methods : Magnets and electric currents separate different metals, while infrared lasers sort different kinds of paper and plastic containers from one another, based on the light wave length each type of material emits. By using ArchTrashOlogists, Inc.

Economical 188

Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188

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AUGUST 17, 2015

But our best trip was in 2012, when we funded a trip to Yellowstone with our two sons, their wives and our grandchildren. For our 2012 trip (which we took in June), I started the fall before. We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s. Start planning early. Start early.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100