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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. Emergencies do happen, so it's essential to have a savings cushion to fall back on when unexpected expenses pop up. Save for a rainy day.

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How to Get into the Stock Market

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. If you don’t have any stock market investments, how can you get in on the action?

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Best Way to Spend Tax Refund

For the Mommas

Although this may be one of the least exciting ways to spend your tax refund, it makes the most sense. Add to Your Emergency Fund. An emergency fund can never have too much money in it. You never know when you may need to fall back on it. If you have an emergency fund to add to, then add to it.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

, 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.&#. Your City or County May Have Free Money For You. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financial Success for Young Adults: Financing a Home Modification – At some point in your life, it may be necessary to modify your home. Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?”

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. This is how you learn more about each bad spending habit you may have.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals.

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