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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Grayson from Debt Roundup recently took out an auto loan and shared the reasons why in his When Opportunity Knocks post. Lily at Paying Debt Down knows that almost anyone can build a diversified portfolio and will teach you How to Invest like an Old Pro (even if you’re a Young Amateur).

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MAY 30, 2012

So, in this article, we’re going to look at 10 small money mistakes that many people make, often unaware of the impact they are having on their financial security. Increasing your credit card limit is really increasing your debt, or at least your exposure to debt, so say ’No!’ Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Are you a current student or someone who’s currently paying off student loan debt? Having a hard time keeping your resolutions?

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget. Do you dream of making the leap to self-employment?

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JUNE 6, 2013

My friend Jackie over at The Debt Myth has created a Pay Off Debt App which I think is very cool. She has lived the journey of being sunken in debt and then freeing herself and now she is trying to help others do the same with her new app. It really makes me happy. This week I wanted to share a giveaway with you.

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MAY 2, 2013

In part of my downtime, I have been able to read some great articles this week. Deacon @ Well Kept Wallet paid off debt in 18 months and is inviting readers to do the same. The ABC’s of Debt Reduction. Life is meant to be enjoyed not just lived. How about you guys? What do you do to find balance? PET Archives.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? But, at least I graduated without debt. Here is what the BLS article claimed you could do without a degree, but with some other kind of training: .

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I wonder if that could be part of our national debt problem. He ended up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and only salvaged his estate by selling (after his death) his civil war memoirs. Read more about this on Yahoo Finance article The 10 Richest U.S. Grant also did poorly in personal finance. Presidents.

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Here are some great articles from this week. If so, follow these 3 Basic Rules from Bob at Dwindling Debt. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. Christmas and New Years with friends and family went well though. How about you guys?

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Elias Cortez, from Dallas, TX is currently a freelance writer specializing in writing on education and career information articles. View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. Get Out of Debt. Are you ready? Create a Budget.

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MARCH 29, 2011

Many thanks to Debt Free Divas for including my post Anatomy of the Financially Savvy Brain-Part 2 in this week’s Totally Money Carnival. Please check out the carnival for all of the great articles included this week. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Totally Money Blog Carnival #10.

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APRIL 25, 2013

Do you have debt on your mind? CAPI at Creating a Passive Income shares how you can Get Out Of Debt Using Passive Income. KK at Student Debt Survivor wrote about how her grandfather is truly the “grandfather” of frugal and shares her Financial Lessons Learned From My 80-Year-Old Grandfather. over at Simple Finance Blog.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. JP from My Family Finances shares his ideas about Why Paying Down Debt Is Better Than Investing In The Stock Market. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. How about you all? Shopping, cooking?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Bob from Dwindling Debt wants to know, Can you Really Go Contract Free with your Smart Phone? If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. I told him I would help spread the word so here you go.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. at Debt Roundup. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. I will be spending my weekend working at an out of town business meeting. What about you all? Any great plans?

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Guest Post: The writer of this article is Wystan North.He If you need to file for protection under the bankruptcy laws of chapter 7 or chapter 13 in order to attain debt relief, there are a number of aspects you should know about bankruptcy laws. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Student Debt Survivor wants you to know a secret about paying off $30K in student loans. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. She wants to know: Did you expect to be where you are right now? Lance was an unfortunate victim of credit card fraud.

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MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. Thank you for helping me and teaching me so many different things.

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APRIL 17, 2015

A 2014 Money article What It Means to Be Middle Class Today reported that: “Jerry Love, who runs a certified public accountant firm in Abilene, Texas, and works with the middle class and the fabulously wealthy, says he has clients earning $300,000 to $400,000 annually who nonetheless consider themselves middle class.”

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Paying off debt is hard to do. Read John’s post about his stumbles on the way to paying off his debt at The Money Principle. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. And it’s even harder when mishaps occur. PET Archives.

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JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? and says, “The big debt clock is over $14 trillion now, but this other one is approaching $1 trillion, and may affect you more directly.&#. How about you?

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JANUARY 17, 2013

Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. Managing Debt Is A Marathon Not A Sprint. Read what to do with it from Investing for College Students. Check out her reflections on turning 30.

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JANUARY 16, 2014

Those of us who had stocks , bonds, and mutual funds saw our net worth rise, but many (perhaps as many as 50% of us, according to CNN Money article M illions see no benefit from soaring stock prices ) missed out. The market has soared in the past year. If you don’t have any stock market investments, how can you get in on the action?

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JUNE 14, 2013

This article on WEB MD (the source my doctor recommends for medical information) quotes Matthew Ebben, PhD – a certified sleep specialist at the Center for Sleep at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and assistant professor of psychology in neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College as saying: “Whether it’s 1 a.m.

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

This was the first opportunity to highlight articles from the newly formed Yakezie network. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Thats better, isn’t it?

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JUNE 28, 2011

For those of you that have never thought about real estate as an investment, perhaps after reading this article, you may consider it as an investment option in the future. What is Debt Leverage? Do you wonder how profitable it could be? This post was written for you. Types of Real Estate.

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MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. companies should not treat workers this way.

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OCTOBER 21, 2012

I hope you enjoy them and the great articles they support. Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. They aren’t concerned about the latest deal, craze or freebie.

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JANUARY 24, 2013

KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. Make sure to check out Free From Broke’s list of best careers for the future before making any decisions.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

This must be a hot topic lately because I have read numerous articles about it. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Reducing Debt. Frugal Dad shares with us 10 Side Hustles that we can use to pay off our debt. I think I would have to agree, no debt is good debt.

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APRIL 6, 2012

” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful? You see theres a reason that the majority of people are in debt. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956. Here are 5 steps to painlessly become debt free.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Read this article to better understand what goes on at your place of employment. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Reducing Debt. Live Real, Now shares 5 strategies we can use to prevent debt burnout. I mean come on, reducing debt can be stressful and take a real toll sometimes.

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MAY 21, 2012

As with most popular sites on the web, Pinterest has become a channel for online retailers, so if I were to purchase everything that I liked exactly at the price I find it, it’s safe to say that I’d quickly be broke or worse, back in credit card debt. Are you a fan of Pinterest?

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MARCH 25, 2011

I highly recommend checking out some of their articles and help me cheer them on to financial success. Racism, bullying, marriage, divorce, debt, etc.; Not only is this blog visually appealing but there are a plethora of articles on it dealing with living green. Financial Samurai. you name it, Sam has talked about it.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” ” Money and control in a relationship is a complex and powerful topic. My own examples are a bit more mundane.

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MARCH 10, 2011

This article stood in my mind because I recently got in my car to drive it and realized how dirty it is. Reducing Debt. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise. Barbara has another list of cheap ways to have fun so check it out too.

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