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EARNING
 
SPENDING
 
BORROWING
 
INVESTING
 
DRIVING
 
HOUSING
 
INSURING

 
EARNING

Clothes for Cash
2008-10-22

Save more, Earn more, Weather the Storm.
2008-10-08

Testing the Waters Through Interning
2008-10-06

Stuff I've Done For Money
2008-09-24

Earn Extra Money By Crafting
2008-09-15

Future thoughts
2008-09-03

Got a raise?
2008-08-21

Three Interview Tips
2008-07-30

Do you know what you're worth?
2008-07-17

Weigh More Than Just Your Wallet
2008-07-01

Don't be entitled. Work hard, rewards will follow.
2008-06-23

When Life Hands You Lemons...
2008-06-18

Earning More to Offset Inflation
2008-06-16

Don't get bored, get busy!
2008-06-09

Depression May Affect Your Earning Power
2008-05-22

Getting Rid of Some Stuff
2008-05-13

Keep more of your paycheck
2008-04-22

Work & Life Balance
2008-04-22

An Inspiring Story
2008-04-07

Clean Out Your Closets and Earn Some Extra Cash
2008-03-25

Can We Survive On One Income?
2008-03-10

Earn some fast cash
2008-02-26

Making Money From Hobbies
2008-02-16

Income Trade-offs
2008-02-08

Keep on Earning
2008-02-04

Who the &^(%$* is FICA and why is he taking all of my money?
2008-01-23

The Not So Odd Job
2008-01-07

Make a little extra
2008-01-04

Benefits Matter
2008-01-03

On to Greener Pastures...
2007-12-21

Key fobs: saving your pennies and padding your wallet
2007-12-21

A Little Extra Spending Dough
2007-12-10

The Side-Hustle
2007-12-10

Don't waste your raise.
2007-11-23

Getting The Most Out Of Groceries
2007-11-17

Sometimes, earning stability is key.
2007-11-09

How Much Can a Lifetime of Earnings Buy?
2007-11-03

The Benefit of a College Education
2007-10-23

Dollar Cost Averaging
2007-10-17

Is it too early?
2007-10-05

Some Encouragement with Jobs
2007-09-22

I loathe finding a job
2007-08-31

Savers' dilemma
2007-08-09

 
SPENDING

Building Our Home Office
2008-10-29

Where Are We?
2008-10-14

Bad Economy: Are we feeling it, or not?
2008-09-24

A new camera, and not a cheap one!
2008-09-09

You Don’t Have to Spend a Lot to Attend a Wedding
2008-09-02

I'm a customer too!
2008-08-26

This Is Just To Say
2008-08-21

Spend Less at the Store by Buying Local
2008-08-06

What to Do About Identity Theft and Credit Fraud
2008-07-24

One Small Step for Me
2008-07-22

You Don't Need to "Staycation" to Save Money on Your Vacation
2008-07-10

Closer to Free?
2008-07-09

I just got paid. Why am I broke?
2008-06-30

Chicago's Farmer's Markets Aren't Cheap!
2008-06-23

Livin' The Fabulous Life
2008-06-12

The Ethics of Borrowing – Expanded
2008-06-10

My Money, My Education
2008-06-04

Spending Disciplines
2008-06-03

Supermarket Squeeze
2008-05-27

Flowers, Shoot Me…
2008-05-20

No Payments for One Full Year!
2008-05-14

Spend Windfalls on Savings
2008-05-08

When It Gets Busy, Spending Goes Up
2008-04-25

Our Cats Are Expensive
2008-04-14

A Time to Buy If…
2008-04-11

Avoid Over Spending at the Grocery Store
2008-04-02

Donating
2008-03-16

Spend Less Dough- Dine At Home
2008-03-04

Rebate plans
2008-02-26

The “Want” killer
2008-02-19

Budgeting
2008-02-04

New place, new furnishings
2008-01-25

My Shopping "Diet" for 2008
2008-01-11

Spending on basic health expenses
2008-01-04

Holiday Shopping Budget
2007-12-21

Spending Goals
2007-12-15

Recurring Vs. One-time Expenses & How To Manage Both
2007-11-22

Shopping 101
2007-11-11

Music the silent spending spree…
2007-11-03

Our First Home
2007-10-23

An Easier Recovery From Holiday Spending
2007-10-17

What is the "Rule of 72?"
2007-09-23

Some things are worth the splurge
2007-09-19

The Art of Spending, Or Lack There of
2007-09-13

Credit cards are great, except for the bill...
2007-08-31

 
BORROWING

Is it a Good Idea to Transfer Credit Card Balances?
2008-11-07

Why I Moved My Loans to a Credit Union
2008-10-20

Could Buying a Home With a Friend Really Work?
2008-10-07

Loans that are always bad
2008-08-29

0% interest for life? Too good to be true.
2008-08-27

Save, don't borrow, for fun
2008-08-22

Save Some Dough For the Move
2008-08-12

Marriage and Consolidating Credit Cards
2008-08-08

Invest in your future
2008-08-01

Rates Just Dropped on Federal Student Loans
2008-07-28

Even the Little Things Can Affect Your Credit
2008-07-16

A Loan From The Future You
2008-07-07

The First Thing I've Ever Paid Interest On
2008-06-17

Discount gimmicks = clever traps
2008-05-28

Barter, not just Borrow
2008-04-30

Is it okay to borrow from your retirement plan?
2008-04-29

Saving to Borrow Less
2008-04-22

Is Now a Good Time For a Loan?
2008-04-14

Student Loan Acquired
2008-04-04

Balancing Simplicity vs Score
2008-03-29

Choosing the Right Rewards Card
2008-03-15

Talking With Others About Debt and Not Debt
2008-03-01

Credit Cards: the good, the bad, and the ugly (part II)
2008-02-29

Credit Cards: the good, the bad, and the ugly
2008-02-27

Car Loan 101
2008-01-28

Borrowing from my company
2008-01-18

When do credit card balance transfers make sense?
2008-01-14

Sometimes, it's best to be liquid.
2008-01-04

Home buying
2007-12-26

Ditching the Cards
2007-12-26

Credit Cards Offer Protection
2007-12-22

Use Your Credit Union for Your Car Loan
2007-12-13

My $$$ Diploma
2007-11-22

The Real Deal about Credit and Debit Cards
2007-11-13

Bank Of My Brother
2007-10-20

Borrowing Smarter
2007-10-06

Borrowing beyond the bank
2007-09-25

The Ethics of Borrowing – One guys opinion
2007-09-14

An investment in my future
2007-09-13

First post = story time
2007-08-31

 
INVESTING

If You Do One Thing...
2008-11-04

Solar Energy a Wise Investment?
2008-10-27

Invest in Your Future- VOTE!!!
2008-10-13

Being Our Own Investment Managers
2008-09-08

Looking Ahead - Planning Our Investments in Marriage
2008-08-25

Paying off debt versus saving
2008-08-07

Investing in your old age? Just do it.
2008-08-05

Invest in something good for yourself
2008-07-23

Play with your money
2008-07-08

Are Collectibles Worthy Investments?
2008-06-11

Don't Fear The Market
2008-05-30

Slow and Steady Wins the Race
2008-05-23

Investing in a Slump
2008-05-10

Investing more than money
2008-05-02

Big Picture Investing
2008-03-31

A Wearable Investment
2008-03-16

Target Date Retirement Funds
2008-02-27

My take on being a good investor…
2008-02-26

What Do You Want For Graduation?
2008-02-19

It pays to be young… IRA Investing
2008-02-11

Inheritance
2008-02-04

Investing For The Long Term
2008-01-26

Match my savings!
2008-01-25

IRA Investment Options I Didn't Know About
2008-01-14

Money Market Accounts
2008-01-07

Travel Insurance
2008-01-06

The Basics of Investing
2007-11-25

Retirement
2007-11-22

Financial Planning & Investing
2007-11-09

Thinking about the Future
2007-11-03

Index Funds aren't lame
2007-10-28

Looking to buy individual stocks? Practice makes perfect!
2007-10-23

Growth Funds
2007-10-17

Changing Jobs and Your 401 (k)
2007-10-09

Save or pay?
2007-09-30

Target Date Retirement Funds: Why Weren’t You Around When I Started?
2007-09-29

Building a nest egg
2007-09-15

I Have a Roth IRA. Now what?
2007-09-15

My Introduction to the Very Large World of Investing
2007-09-02

How I Started Investing
2007-09-02

How do you "invest" in collectables?
2007-08-09

 
DRIVING

Why I Have A Car
2008-11-17

Community Car?
2008-10-28

Donating a car isn't so simple....
2008-09-30

World Car-Free Day: September 22
2008-09-22

Car Seats: New vs. Used
2008-09-10

Dead Car Battery
2008-08-28

To drive or fly?
2008-08-11

More Driving Tips to Save Money and Gas
2008-07-11

What would you do?
2008-06-27

Say Hello to My Little (Yellow) Friend
2008-06-25

Why Go Hybrid?
2008-06-17

Public Transportion doesn't seem so bad now...
2008-06-13

Zoom right through tolls
2008-06-02

Demanding Less Gas
2008-05-21

Gas prices...
2008-05-19

Choose Your Car Wisely, or Don't Complain
2008-04-24

Driving Green, Saving Money
2008-04-10

Ten extra minutes or else a whole bunch of extra $$$$
2008-04-03

Cars: The Teenage Me Vs. The Current Me
2008-03-22

Wow, Gas IS Expensive
2008-03-08

Saving some cash by changing your own brake pads
2008-03-05

Why Not Buy Used?
2008-02-27

Used Cars Rule!
2008-02-14

Maintain Your Vehicle Now, Or Pay Big Later
2008-02-08

Don't ignore car maintenance
2008-02-04

My New Car Game Plan
2008-01-30

Pricey car? Pricey maintenance.
2008-01-25

The infamous manual transmission…
2008-01-03

Being rear ended by a fire hydrant
2007-12-13

Un-Insured Driver
2007-11-25

Road-Trip? Maybe not...
2007-11-13

When it Rains, it Pours
2007-11-09

Live in a big city? Ditch the car.
2007-10-30

Minimizing Expenses Associated With Driving
2007-10-28

The Glorious Speed Trap…
2007-10-23

Hidden Costs of Owning a Car
2007-10-13

When Insurance Actually Pays Off…
2007-10-05

What to know about dealer financing…
2007-09-30

Stacking those miles
2007-09-23

Cross country nightmare
2007-09-02

 
HOUSING
 
INSURING

Which Insurance Company's Policy?
2008-11-03

Whose Insurance Anyway?
2008-10-20

Life Insurance for the Married, No Kids
2008-09-30

Buying Insurance: Virtual or Reality?
2008-09-17

Happy, But Never Satisfied
2008-08-22

Healthy Body, Healthy HSA Account
2008-08-04

On Life Insurance
2008-07-22

Karma and extended warranties
2008-07-12

Insurance at Every Life Stage
2008-06-26

Anything can happen - keep an eye on your insurance
2008-06-13

Do I Need Traveler's Insurance?
2008-05-29

A Clean Record Can Save You Big Bucks On Auto Insurance
2008-05-19

Handling Our Insurance Bill
2008-05-03

Your Credit Score Could Affect Your Insurance Premium
2008-04-19

Emergency Fund as Short-Term Insurance
2008-04-05

Health Insurance
2008-04-03

Murphy's Law Insurance
2008-03-25

Federally insured cash…
2008-03-25

Where did my bumper go?
2008-03-17

Renters Insurance:
2008-03-16

Renter's Insurance
2008-02-27

Disability and insurance
2008-01-29

Disability Insurance
2008-01-19

Know What Your Plan Covers
2008-01-14

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Insurance
2008-01-04

Gotta love FSAs
2008-01-03

Life Insurance
2007-12-13

Review Insurance Policies Regularly
2007-12-13

Renter's insurance shouldn't be overlooked...
2007-12-10

An Unwelcome Surprise
2007-11-22

A Nice Health Insurance Alternative
2007-11-06

Having your car stolen bites!
2007-10-28

Long-term Care Insurance
2007-10-23

Medical insurance, necessary but…
2007-10-17

6 Tips for Lower Auto Insurance Premiums
2007-10-05

Protecting Possessions with Renter's Insurance
2007-09-23

Wedding Insurance
2007-09-19

Didn't see that one comin'
2007-08-09