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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

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Lots of people will say that there’s no real formula for personal finance, because it’s personal. Too much of any of these following behaviours will kill anybody’s finances, and, not only that but may lead to poor behaviours in other areas as well. Of course consumerism is a deadly sin of finance.

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Join Me for the New Year New You Financial Summit

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If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles. 8 pm EST: TBD.

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Find out How Chris & His Wife Paid off $52,000 in 7 Months

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Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. She’s a television news anchor, I’m a firefighter, and together we made great money. We lived our lives as if the money was never ending and we truly believed we were immune to ever having to worry about our finances. That’s crazy, right?

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Best of Money – Price is Right Edition

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Here it comes, television’s longest running game show, filled with tips and fabulous prizes, anyone can win, the Best of Money Carnival – Price is Right Edition! Our next item up for bid is a personal finance management kit sponsored by One Cent at a Time.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score. Paying Off Debt. The top 3 financial resolutions?

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

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If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. Create a Backyard Water Park. He wants you to be able to do the same!

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

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Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. I started by cutting grocery expenses, and then expanded to lowering monthly bills and reducing insurance fees.

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