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New Year’s Resolutions Revisited

Are you working on your New Year’s resolutions? “A New Year’s resolution is a tradition…in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish ...
On December 19, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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4 Ways Social Media Can Derail Your Financial Goals

Not so long ago, there were no social media platforms. It may be difficult to imagine. But, the internet, known then as the “world wide web” was a ...
On December 12, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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How to Stay Safe from Porch Pirates and Cyber Thieves

Porch pirates? Aren’t pirates on the high seas? Sadly, pirates have come onshore…to your porch…where they grab those packages that you ordered. Incidents of Package Theft are Increasing ...
On December 5, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Last-Minute Money Tasks for 2019

Don’t miss out on these last-minute money tasks for 2019. Take advantage of the time remaining this year to save money and improve your financial health in 2020. ...
On November 28, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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10 Healthy Money Habits

Developing healthy money habits can be a challenge. It’s kind of like those fitness goals we set for ourselves every January. But, without healthy money habits, you will ...
On November 21, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Earn Extra Money in the Gig Economy

These days just about everyone is looking for ways to earn extra money. Budgets are tight. We have massive amounts of student loan debt. Credit card and other ...
On November 14, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Taking Out a Personal Loan: Is it the Right Time?

There are times when taking out a personal loan can be beneficial. And, there are times when it might not be the best idea. It all comes down ...
On November 7, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Tips to Help you Make the Best of Both

Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday, which one will help you meet your holiday shopping savings goals? Not very long ago, Black Friday was THE day to shop. But, ...
On October 31, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Tips for a Debt-Free Holiday Season

The holidays are fast approaching. How do you make it a debt-free holiday season? Halloween is next week. Hopefully, you are already using the tips we gave in ...
On October 24, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Apps Can Save You Money

There are many reasons why you would want to use apps, but the biggest one is that apps can save you money. Usually, when we write about apps ...
On October 17, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut

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Secrets to Saving Money on Your Car Purchase March 19, 2020
Saving money should be one of your constant priorities. This is why you’re budgeting, tracking your money and checking your credit report. A car purchase can be a drain on your budget, especially if you weren’t able to save for it. So, you need some strategies for saving money on your car purchase. 7 Secrets […]
Hetty Green: “Witch of Wall Street” March 12, 2020
Hetty Green was the richest woman in America during her era. Possessing a keen eye for potential market fluctuations and an innate sense of timing, she was able to turn a modest inheritance into a fortune. Green was ahead of her time. Her profound intelligence in money matters and commitment to financial independence was not […]
How to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy? March 5, 2020
You had to file for bankruptcy. Your credit score has tanked. What do you do now to rebuild your credit? Roughly 752,000 cases of personal bankruptcy were filed in 2019 (Statistica.com). This is a vast improvement over 2010, when almost 1.6 million bankruptcies were filed. If you had to file bankruptcy, you are not alone. […]
How to Stay Committed to Your Retirement Savings February 27, 2020
It’s easy to set up a 401(k) or IRA. Yet, more than half of Americans say they are not where they should be in their retirement savings. (Bankrate 2019 financial security survey) And 38% of the people surveyed said they don’t have a retirement savings account at all. How can you stay committed to your […]
Top 10 Money Tips from the Financial Experts February 20, 2020
It’s always great to have money tips from the experts to help us meet our financial objectives. According to all the surveys, improving our financial lives was the second most popular New Year’s resolution for Americans in 2020. Taking first place was getting in shape. And, as we’ve reported before, most resolutions are already forgotten […]