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Life’s Little Conveniences That Might Break Your Budget

My dad flat refused to allow me to take my driving test when I turned 16. It wasn’t because he didn’t consider me a good driver or a responsible teen; I was both to the extreme. He would not allow me to take the test because I refused to allow him to teach me how […] More
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Tooth Fairy Talk: Are You Spending Too Much Money?

When it comes to the Tooth Fairy, you might not consider her a piece of your personal finance – or your budget. However, she’s a bit factor in budgeting when you have kids of a certain age. Trust me; our 7-year-old lost 4 teeth between December 20 and January 5. She’s pretty much toothless at […] More
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Use Citi ThankYou Points to Make Purchases With Amazon

Amazon is a bit of an addiction for most of us. It’s probably because we can order virtually anything we want or need, made by virtually any designer in the world, and have it on our doorstep a mere 48 hours later with Prime membership’s 2-day shipping. Take me, for instance. My 4-year-old is obsessed […] More
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Are You a Retiree? These Items Are Big Red Flags for the IRS in Terms of Audit Risk

Even in retirement you’re forced to pay taxes, and it’s not fun. To be fair, it’s never fun to see so much of your own hard-earned money go elsewhere, but it is the way that this country works. While there might not be much you can do to avoid tax time, there are some concerns […] More
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Does Your Social Media Use Impact Your Finances?

Social media is a powerful tool. You can use it to enhance your business, network and do so many other things. Many people feel it’s a wonderful business tool; and it is. However, it can also have a very lasting negative effect on your personal finances. What if I told you that being indifferent to […] More
in How to Make Money

Simple Tips to Help You Save Time and Make More Money

We all waste so much of our time doing things we don’t even realize we are doing. I know that I waste a good ten minutes of my morning every single morning once I send the kids to the car and then walk around the house picking up everything that’s in the wrong spot, making […] More
in Real Estate

10 Best States To Purchase Foreclosures For Next to Nothing

No one likes to think about foreclosure; it’s depressing. Even though it’s not your foreclosure, there are many people in the world that have lost their homes and they are living lives they never thought they’d be stuck with at this point. However, it’s difficult to ignore the obvious; a foreclosed home is a good […] More
in Taxes

Requirements For Anyone Claiming the Child Tax Credit

Not everyone gets the opportunity to take advantage of the Child Tax Credit offered by the Internal Revenue Service when it’s time to file your 2015 income taxes. For example, I have four kids and people love to tell me that I must really appreciate the tax break I get for each of them during […] More
in How to Save Money

Starbucks Announces Changes to Rewards Program Effective April 2016

Starbucks lovers beware; the company announced some major changes to their rewards program this month and they are not welcome. We all know that many reward program are changing their offers and making it more and more difficult to achieve levels that are at all beneficial, and Starbucks has officially jumped on board that train. […] More
in Airline Credit Cards

Citi AAdvantage Card Sign-Up Bonus Offer Ends This Month

All good things must come to an end; it’s a truth that no one particularly cares to acknowledge. It’s just the way life goes. Fortunately, the good news is that life also gets much better. Good things end so that better things might appear on the horizon. While we have no idea what Citi has […] More
in Credit Cards

Credit Card Offers To Watch Out For When Applying

Sometimes you find yourself in the market for a new credit card. Perhaps you’re unhappy with the service you receive with yours, you’re looking for something with better rewards or you just need a better rate. We don’t care what you need or want a new card for; we just care that you don’t fall […] More
in Personal Finance

Falling Gas Prices Mean Falling Prices on Other Items, Too

If you’ve spent any time near a gas pump recently, you know that gas prices are lower than they’ve been in, well, a really long time. Right now we are paying less than half of what we were paying just a few years ago to fill up our tanks, and our wallets feel the relief […] More

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