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	<title>Financial Cookie Jar &#187; Savings and Habits</title>
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		<title>Setting and Keeping Financial Goals</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/setting-and-keeping-financial-goals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most prudent hings that people can do in order to secure their financial security is to make and keep financial goals. Setting goals is a great way to increase accountability, while helping to save money at the same time. Financial goals usually involve saving a certain amount or making a certain amount by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most prudent hings that people can do in order to secure their financial security is to make and keep financial goals. Setting goals is a great way to increase accountability, while helping to save money at the same time.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1558" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/achieve-financial-goals-300x239.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="239" /></p>
<p>Financial goals usually involve saving a certain amount or making a certain amount by a given time. However, they also can include elements of investing and spending in order to meet requirements or needs. These goals are helpful because once people have set them, they are more likely to keep them.</p>
<p>The best ways to set financial goals are to honestly evaluate finances, and figure out the best possible ways to work with them in order to budget and spend properly. Consciously working toward the completion of a goal also adds a satisfying element of challenge.</p>
<p>Essentially, setting these goals makes it so that people remain motivated, while instilling positive habits in their financial life. They are well worth pursuing.</p>
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		<title>Saving Through Budgeting</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/saving-through-budgeting-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Setting up a budget is one of the most effective ways to save. While at its heart, budgeting is indeed a practice of organization, that organization can be vastly helpful in identifying certain things from a financial perspective. Setting up a budget is a fairly easy matter. Over the course of a given month, people should learn [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Setting up a budget is one of the most effective ways to save. While at its heart, budgeting is indeed a practice of organization, that organization can be vastly helpful in identifying certain things from a financial perspective.<br />
<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1531" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/budgeting_full-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></p>
<p>Setting up a budget is a fairly easy matter. Over the course of a given month, people should learn exactly how much money is going to be coming in, and officially put that number down somewhere. After that number has been determined, the people should go about their normal routine during the month, in order to identify money patterns.</p>
<p>With this information, people can identify where the money absolutely needs to go (such as in the case of food and bills and rent) while identifying discretionary money. In order to save, the people involved can figure out the best ways to use the discretionary money, while setting up limits on it.</p>
<p>These limits will allow for more extra money, and will allow for greater overall savings to be achieved through the process. Information allows for the greatest amount of control to be enforced overall, and will help people to save a lot of money. With time, the effect will be even more pronounced.</p>
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		<title>Building Good Credit</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/building-good-credit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most important things about having a credit card is knowing how to use it and the accounts tied to it to build up good credit. Sticking to a pattern of positive habits will help to build up the persons credit rating over time, to get them a good score that they can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most important things about having a credit card is knowing how to use it and the accounts tied to it to build up good credit. Sticking to a pattern of positive habits will help to build up the persons credit rating over time, to get them a good score that they can use.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1514" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hands_with_credit_card-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></p>
<p>-First of all, it is important to quickly pay off credit card debt before payments are due. Doing so shows responsibility and is a positive factor when it comes to score.</p>
<p>-Second, pay off all accounts and use only a couple of cards. Cancelling credit cards will not have a good impact on credit score, but paying them all of and then using two or three will effectively allow people to gain an edge in the proceedings.</p>
<p>-Lastly, people should make sure to use the cards often, then pay them off quickly, cycling through the pattern on a regular basis. Essentially, the process is one that builds up trust on the algorithm and influences score.</p>
<p>Following these simple tips can help people build up credit over time, in order to get a positive score that will gain them leverage on the market. Turning these tips into a routine has proven to be effective.</p>
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		<title>Using Online Classifieds to Save</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/using-online-classifieds-to-save/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the great resources that is available to people on the Internet is the sheer amount of classified ads that can be utilized in order to save money. Whereas in the past people were mostly confined to looking in their newspapers for good deals, using online directories today is simple and easy and it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the great resources that is available to people on the Internet is the sheer amount of classified ads that can be utilized in order to save money. Whereas in the past people were mostly confined to looking in their newspapers for good deals, using online directories today is simple and easy and it allows people to find exactly what they are looking for.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1492" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/classifieds_large-300x243.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="243" /></p>
<p>Indeed, these directories and websites can be utilized to find everything from cars to electronics to housing, should there be a need. All that is required is a bit of net know-how, as well as the ability to effectively filter between the legitimate selections and those that aren&#8217;t any good.</p>
<p>Using this process, it is comp,etely possible to find goods and services that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive. If you want it, it is out there. It&#8217;s all just a matter of taking the time to look and figuring out the best way to get a deal and save money.</p>
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		<title>Finding Group Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/finding-group-deals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the more accessible ways to save money while remaining social is to find group rates and savings to the events that you will be attending anyway. If there is some kind of group rate offered in any situation, then all you have to do is find people and turn it into a social [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the more accessible ways to save money while remaining social is to find group rates and savings to the events that you will be attending anyway. If there is some kind of group rate offered in any situation, then all you have to do is find people and turn it into a social event.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1478" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/group-deal-logo.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="233" /></p>
<p>This allows for interaction with others, gives people something to do, and gets everyone the same thing for the same price. In this context, everyone that is involved wins. Often times, these rate can be found via social media.</p>
<p>This form of saving money on activities is a form of passive saving, by conserving money and getting better rates on things that would be attended or purchases anyway. Following this action either will allow more discretionary money, or will give people more to put into their savings.</p>
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		<title>Saving with Smart Shopping</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/saving-with-smart-shopping/</link>
		<comments>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/saving-with-smart-shopping/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.financialcookiejar.com/?p=1464</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the best ways that people can save money is by applying smart shopping  techniques when they are making purchases. With a bit of research and effort, there can always be deals or other opportunities that can be located. One of the most important aspects is knowing where to look. Most stores now have websites and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the best ways that people can save money is by applying smart shopping  techniques when they are making purchases. With a bit of research and effort, there can always be deals or other opportunities that can be located.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1466" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/smart-shopper-grocery.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" /></p>
<p>One of the most important aspects is knowing where to look. Most stores now have websites and other online sources of information that are used to communicate with customer about deals. Additionally, there are usually sales that can be found regarding items for the day.</p>
<p>By knowing exactly what you want, and knowing how to get it, it is possible to save a bundle on a purchases and still get a satisfactory result. Those that are able to put in more effort will usually be rewarded more as a result.</p>
<p>Smart shopping is one of the best ways that people can build up their savings. by doing research ahead of time and looking for deals and possible savings every time, people can save a lot of money while still getting the same amount of goods that they would normally get.</p>
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		<title>Saving Through Budgeting</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/saving-through-budgeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/saving-through-budgeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:24:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is possible for people to save a lot of money by creating a budget. Although it may seem like a straightforward notion, people tend to do better with their finances if they have access to information pertaining to the amounts that they have. Merely being exposed to the data can cause people to be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is possible for people to save a lot of money by creating a budget. Although it may seem like a straightforward notion, people tend to do better with their finances if they have access to information pertaining to the amounts that they have. Merely being exposed to the data can cause people to be more careful with expenditures and to save money.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1458" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/boston-budgeting_2.jpg" alt="" width="277" height="184" /></p>
<p>Creating a budget simply requires people to sit down and go through all of their sources of income, and then figure out how much of that money needs to go to essentials. Essentials of this nature include food, gas, monthly bills, and other essential payments.</p>
<p>Once the essentials have been subtracted from the overall amount, the remaining number can be considered discretionary money. This money can be spent or can be saved, but should not be exceeded by buying above the limit. By following this simple process, people can know exactly what they have to work with and adapt to the situation.</p>
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		<title>Saving By Cutting Costs</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/saving-by-cutting-costs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/saving-by-cutting-costs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most important ways that people can save money is by cutting costs that pertain to their normal expenditures. There is usually a way to cut back on just about anything that can be thought of. The process can be as complex and in depth as making a budget and figuring out exact [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most important ways that people can save money is by cutting costs that pertain to their normal expenditures. There is usually a way to cut back on just about anything that can be thought of.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1426" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Cutting-Costs-294x300.jpg" alt="" width="235" height="240" /></p>
<p>The process can be as complex and in depth as making a budget and figuring out exact amounts, or it can be something that is more laid back, such as simply by eliminating going out to dinner as much.</p>
<p>The best way to save by cutting costs is to identify areas where there are expenditures, and then work on them. for example, some people spend more on clothes on a weekly basis, while others compulsively buy expensive coffee every day. Spending the time and making an effort to do without or prepare things at home can greatly reduce costs.</p>
<p>Saving by cutting costs is a fairly simple process, and anyone can benefit from the practice. Whether or not you are in a financial situation, the habit is still a good one to have at the ready. By making an active effort to conserve money, you can effectively build savings and get into a more secure financial situation.</p>
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		<title>Buying Things Online</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/buying-things-online/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 18:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying things online is a highly effective way of saving money. Products and goods can be found on the Internet at a much lower rate than they would be in a retail setting. Because of this, those that are willing to do a little browsing will be able to do well and save money. Using [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buying things online is a highly effective way of saving money. Products and goods can be found on the Internet at a much lower rate than they would be in a retail setting. Because of this, those that are willing to do a little browsing will be able to do well and save money.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1413" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/shopping-online-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></p>
<p>Using this technique, expensive items can be purchased for a much lower price, with the conveneince of being able to buy from home while doing research.</p>
<p>Essentially, the ability to buy things online can save a lot of money on goods that would otherwise be quite expensive in nature.</p>
<p>Above all else, the information that is available online is highly valuable in nature. It allows people to make informed decisions and to comparison shop. By being armed with this information, people can effectively save money while online by locating deals that will help them with what they want to purchases.</p>
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		<title>Carpooling To Save Money</title>
		<link>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/carpooling-to-save-money/</link>
		<comments>http://www.financialcookiejar.com/carpooling-to-save-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 18:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since money is tight for a lot of people right now, let&#8217;s look at one of the simple and practical ways that people can save money without having to give up anything. Today, we look at carpooling. If you&#8217;re going somewhere that requires a bit of driving time and you know others who are going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since money is tight for a lot of people right now, let&#8217;s look at one of the simple and practical ways that people can save money without having to give up anything. Today, we look at carpooling.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1400" src="http://www.financialcookiejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/car-pooling-300x195.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re going somewhere that requires a bit of driving time and you know others who are going to be going in the same direction, arranging a carpool can be a viable way to travel around while saving money on gas. With this arrangement, everyone spends much less on gas overall. The overall mileage that would be put on everyone&#8217;s cars also drops substantially.</p>
<p>This is an especially pragmatic solution for coworkers and classmates, since they will have to travel to their destination often enough to warrant it.</p>
<p>Put simply, carpooling works. It allows everyone who is involved to save money that would be put toward gas, allowing them to redistribute the funds elsewhere. Additionally, the carpool allows for people to socialize while they are on their way to their day, making the ride seem like something negligible and entertaining to attend.</p>
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