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Moneywise: Family Finances
One of the
first steps in becoming a frugal family is
learning to save money and create a budget. Making
sure you have more left over at the end of the
month than you spend is crucial. Here are
some great resources whether you've been
budgeting for years, or you're planning your
family's finances for the first time...
Cost of Living Calculator
Calculate
your current cost of living and see if you're
spending more than you earn
Track Your Spending
by Kimberly
Danger
Knowing exactly how and where you
spend your money will provide you with key
information about where your money goes. It
will also give you valuable insight into what
your spending weaknesses are and provide
information about what you can improve upon.
Learn how...
Trimming Your Taxes
Many Americans dread filing their taxes,
especially if it involves writing a big check to
Uncle Sam. Make this the year you get a grip on
your taxes. Here are some simple things you can
put into practice this year to avoid a tax bill
that gives you sticker shock later on.
Getting a Clear Financial
Picture: Know Your Net Worth
by Kimberly
Danger Before
you really start to move ahead financially, it’s
important to get a clear picture of your current
financial picture. This financial picture
serves as a benchmark for evaluating progress
towards your goals, and it can help shed light
on areas you may want to improve.
The
Falsehood of "Living Within Your Means"
by Jeffrey
Strain
You hear it time
and again from the financial experts. Live
within your means and all will be okay with your
finances. While living within your means is
better than living beyond your means, it doesn't
address your future saving needs.
Paycheck to Paycheck Reality Check
For those living paycheck to paycheck, the cycle
of getting paid only to have it spent by months’
end seems endless. You may wonder how you’ll
ever break free. It’s time to take control of
your own financial life and do something about
it.
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