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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. So I would suggest using this method until you have your spending habits under control, and then you can go back to the credit cards. This is when I’ve made all the mandatory payments, such as my mortgage and utility bills.

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Introducing the 2013 Christmas Savings Club

Family Balance Sheet

Unless it's paid with cash, that is one hefty credit card bill come January. According to the Washington Post and a CreditDonkey survey , "a shopper who charges about $700 on a credit card with a 13 percent interest.

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5 Apps to Help Manage Your Money

Saving Cents With Sense

Track all of your checking, savings, credit card and IRA accounts while keeping tabs on our budget. While this app, which is free on iOS and Android, has all the standard tools like budget and bill tracking, it offers an added punch for frequent travelers. Mint is an all-in-one app for managing money across multiple accounts.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you feeing overwhelmed with the number of bills or creditors you have to pay off? If you live in Canada, check with the Credit Counseling Canada association. Are you currently in debt? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. Don’t hit your limit.

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How To Prepare for Affordable Travel

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If using an ATM, do you have a debit card that will reimburse any fees incurred? Do you have a credit card that allows you to make foreign transactions without a hefty fee? You don’t want your card to suddenly stop working due to suspected fraudulent activity leaving you financially stranded.

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Routines – a Powerful Force for Health and Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Building a great credit score comes naturally with good financial routines. Paying bills on time, every time is a routine that goes miles towards improving your credit score. This allows you to avoid hefty overdraft fees. Tracking and controlling your finances helps you avoid unnecessary expenses.

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