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Three of the Most Common Financial Habits That Upset a Marriage

If you could list the number of habits you have that annoy your spouse, I know it would be a long one. I know my husband would share that nothing drives me crazier than when he falls asleep on the couch and his head leans over and then pops up suddenly, over and over and […] More
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5 of the Most Important Rules of Becoming Rich

There’s this old saying that discusses how money does not buy happiness. It’s true – to an extent. Money buys a lot of things that make us very happy; financial freedom, peace of mind and a sense of calm. However, if you’re an unhappy person in general, you will not find money buying you out […] More
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Where Is My Refund: Refund Tax Refund Schedule Explained

The biggest question many people have around tax time is the age-old, “Where’s my refund?” Many tax payers gave a good portion of their money to the IRS throughout the tax year that they are due back and they want that money; now. They don’t want to wait any longer, since it is their money, […] More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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