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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling). Then you are not included in the statistics listed above.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

To find some objective answers to the where-to-retire question, Bankrate crunched a bevy of statistics on costs of living, public health and other metrics to create a comprehensive ranking of the best and worst states to retire in the U.S. There was no instant gratification, and I encouraged friends and family to do the same.”

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. Every commute not taken saves on money and time – and allows employees freedom in juggling family and career. Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home. Smart Commute. fuel prices rose 1.9

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

But we must change these statistics. It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that they must be seen as one.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K? Going Frugal. Going Green.

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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Statistically , you are probably going to outlive your spouse. Believe me when I tell you that your financial literacy is just as important as taking care of your family. With a better credit score rating, you have access to better financing options, which, in turn, can help you take advantage of future investment opportunities.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids?