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Small Money Mistakes That Have Big Consequences

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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. This small money mistake has a sub-section – accepting the so-called ‘free’ credit card upgrades or new cards. It’s wasted money.

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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Today’s debt free story is from Aja. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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Should You Consider Investing Your Money?

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Should I still risk my money? In my view there is likely to be a lot of pain in the global economy which is weighed down by huge amounts of debt at personal, business and government levels. By putting our money into CDs and other low yielding assets, we are actually losing money in real terms.

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Free Aluminum Money Clip — Savings Blogger

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SavingsBlogger.com is a fun and positive blog dedicated to helping you find the latest savings on your groceries through free samples , coupons & bargains , helping you manage your money so that you can live within your means, enabling you to save more and give more. We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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. ” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.”

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Friday Links – Too Swamped Edition

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Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. 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?

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Friday Links – Colder Than Mars Edition

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With tax time right around the corner, Oscar at Money is the Root highlights 5 Questions that All Taxpayers Should be Asking. Considering Lending Money to a Family Member? If so, follow these 3 Basic Rules from Bob at Dwindling Debt. PET Archives : How To Haggle For A Bargain. Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

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