Category: Finance
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Tips on Helping College Kids to Avoid Debt in College
Debt in college is a serious issue, and it is something that can be stopped if parents and kids take the time to learn more about accruing debt whether it’s through student loans or credit cards. As mentioned, student loans are one of the main reasons for debt in college. A large majority of students…
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Wait to Collect Social Security? I Don’t Think So
There was an article on MSN that I read today. 3 Reasons Not to Take Social Security at 62. It gives three reasons why you should wait to collect Social Security. You lose 25% of your benefits. Apparently, you will also slash your survivor’s benefits? Not sure how that’s possible. One person’s social security should…
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Working Just To Live
The American Dream of our parents day is not the American Dream of our day. Once upon a time, people were able to sufficiently live on one income. Back in the later 40’s after the war, the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and some of the 80’s. Dad went to work, mom stayed home and kept the…
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7 Ways to Save Money by Summer
We are past Christmas now, and all the ways we couldn’t avoid spending money. But, now it’s time to start thinking ahead! Summer is coming up and people are looking forward to heading to the beach or the mountains. Going to another country or on a cruise? Those costs are going to add up! Here…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Finances in Order
New Year, New Start right? Make 2017 the year you get your finances in order. There are many ways to stay on top of them to make sure you don’t go past due each month and in general, just maintain your overall financial health. Here are suggestions for you to keep your finances in order:…
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Boondocking ~ How to Find Your Free RV Campsite
By now, you all know that I am hoping to purchase an RV and travel the country while working from the road. I previously wrote about Six of my Favorite Travel Campers. There are many people who want to live this kind of lifestyle, but, feel they can’t afford it. So, I researched that further…
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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Moving into a Tiny Home
I’ve shared with you that I recently moved from Delaware to Pennsylvania. I sold my house and got rid of so much clutter and, in general, stuff. I’ve always lived in places that have been at least 800 square feet. My first house after I got married was just under 1600 sq ft. My last home…
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Taking a Page From our Millennial Generation. Don’t Settle.
I have to admit something to you all. I am TOTALLY jealous of the Millennial generation. Not only because I’d love to relive my youth… (Oh come on, you all know you want to relive your youth. You can’t lie to me! :)) And certainly not because when they do stupid things, it’s all online…
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RV Budgeting That Won’t Break the Bank. What Can the RV life Cost?
You all may remember a post I did on Six of my Favorite Campers. I went in and really researched what is out there that I could use if it were just me traveling. Now, keep in mind, I do hope to live in one while working from the road. That is my goal once…
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