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Category Archives: Personal Finances
10 Ways to Avoid (More) Debt in 2017
Steve Bucci of BankRate.com offers 10 great tips that will help you avoid getting deeper in debt in 2014 (or 2015, 16, etc..). Ignore these at your peril (and your Credit Scores!). I’ve offered my own take on his tips so be … Continue reading
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Request Your Free Credit Report
It’s a good idea to check your credit report annually for free and a better idea to avoid the sales pitches. Continue reading
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A Baker’s Dozen Answers to Your Financial Questions
The Denver Post hosts the $mart Panel – a group of financial experts who answer the most common financial questions of the Post’s readers. Here’s a summary from a recent panel where the panel’s money pros took on 13 basic … Continue reading
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Could You Use an Extra $10,000 in 2018?
According to AARP.org you can save big this year by following these simple tips: Save $200 a year by doing larger loads of laundry in cold water and line drying. Clothes will last twice as long too. You’ll save $1,000 … Continue reading
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afca MySavings Membership is Huge
afca MySavings members enjoy nearly 1/2 million savings opportunities nationwide. Learn just how big this program is and join today. Continue reading
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Best Bargains for June
Apart from the bargains that AFCA MySavings members receive for being a member, June is noted for the following bargains as well: Expect Big Savings on Airfares Travel pros are expecting a blow out sale on air travel beginning in … Continue reading
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Is Your Retirement a Gamble?
According to a disturbing documentary recently aired by PBS, The Retirement Gamble, it may be a very big gamble. Statistics compiled by the Employee Benefit Research Institute indicate that over 40% of Americans age 55 or older have no significant … Continue reading
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Saving Smart with a 401(k)
If you work for a company that offers it, a 401(k) savings plan is a great way to boost your retirement savings. What is a 401(k)? According to the Wall Street Journal’s How to Guide to Retirement A 401(k) is … Continue reading
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Penny Wise, Dollar Wise
It’s amazing how the small expenditures we make every day add up to big expenses when calculated on an annual basis. Here’s 3 easy ways to saving more now by exercising small acts of frugality on a daily basis: Do … Continue reading
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Save Money with Frugal Christmas Shopping Tips
Is the idea of spending tons of money and racking up big credit card balances giving you pre-Holiday nausea? You aren’t alone. The average American will spend around $750 on Christmas with some estimates closer to $1000. Spend Less, Get … Continue reading
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