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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Of that 70%, more than half are women. Pay Attention to Interest Rates Did you know that 82% of all Americans have a credit card, and 61% of them have credit card debt? Credit cards can be a lifesaver, especially when you need a small personal loan. Over 70% of Americans admit to feeling financially stressed.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956.

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Do the Times in Which You Live Shape Your Finances?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Henry Ford is credited with inventing the assembly line, making cars affordable. I had the constraints of societal ideas about men earning more than women. I learned that investing in others is beneficial – watching others in my family and nation put money into the stock market and real estate. Perhaps not.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” CCS presents Savvy Credit Card Use: Track Your Spending posted at Credit Card Smarts , saying, “A big key to using your credit card wisely is tracking your credit card spending. Will this trend continue throughout the year, or will consumer credit card debt follow the same path it has in previous years?

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