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The first quarter of the current school year ends next Thursday, with no school on Friday. My wife happened to notice that the hotel we frequent yearly in an area with many outdoor and indoor water parks was running a crazy sale for that same … [Read more...] about Stay Busy, Save Money!
If you're diligently working towards financial freedom, a significant amount of your income is undoubtedly being funneled into retirement accounts. The government has rules pertaining to how much a person can contribute towards retirement accounts, … [Read more...] about IRS Retirement Contribution Changes for 2017
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Budgeting your money can be hard, especially if you’re living in a city where the cost of living can get pricey. Luckily, there are things you can do to cut down on expenses and live comfortably on a budget, even in an expensive city. Make a … [Read more...] about How to Budget When You’re Living in an Expensive City
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For many people, including myself, the temptation to overspend is high when a debit or credit card is the primary method used to pay for purchases. For that very reason I believe that Cash Is King. While my monthly expenses are paid online using an … [Read more...] about We Re-Invented the Envelope Budgeting Method By Accident
