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Archive for September, 2010

The Importance of Starting a Budget

Friday, September 24th, 2010

In this economy, budgeting has become a necessity for most Americans. However, many people have never learned how to make a proper budget, that will last effectively for more than a week. In order to flourish under the current economic crisis, it is essential to learn how to make a short and long-term budget. Creating [...]

Health Insurance Advice for the Financially Savvy

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

One of the biggest financial drains out there can be health insurance. It can be a pain in the butt to deal with, but an even worse pain if you don’t have it. When it comes to obtaining health insurance, here is the best advice out there: Insurance may be expensive, but not having it [...]

Earning Credit Card Points

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

If you are interested in racking up credit card points, which can be put toward round trip flights, free rental cars, and more, consider charging your rent each month to a credit card. This seems crazy at first, since staying out of debt is a number one priority. However, if you are financially stable enough [...]