From the monthly archives:

March 2011

5 Better Uses for Your Tax Refund Money

March 31, 2011

A tax refund is something of an annual windfall in many households, and the tendency is often to spend it on long delayed purchases. While spending it immediately can be beneficial, it’s important to consider the options that are available and to realize that some are better than others. Since tax refunds are so common, [...]

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Do We Spend More Money When We Use Credit Cards?

March 23, 2011

There are different opinions when it comes to credit cards. Some people, usually those who have gotten over-extended or had a major issue with one or more card companies, have come to see them as debt enablers and therefore as something to be avoided. Others marvel at the convenience and the various rewards programs that [...]

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Where Are Your Kids Learning About Money?

March 7, 2011

Kids learn about a lot of subjects in school, but personal money management isn’t on the agenda. By the time they finish high school, they won’t have been taught basic financial survival skills such as budgeting, paying bills on time, saving for retirement or even balancing a check book. They won’t learn any of that [...]

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