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Jason on May 9th, 2010

Life often throws us around unexpected curves. Cars break down, water heaters blow up, medical expenses pile up, jobs lay people off… The best that people can hope to do is to be ready for the little things that come up – and be prepared ahead of time for the big ones too. Having a stash of readily accessible money can really help smooth even the worst situations.

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Jason on January 16th, 2010

Organization. The very word itself makes many people shudder, roll their eyes, or imagine filing cabinets and neat labels. Organization, from organize, defined as “to give structure or character to similar parts,” is a difficult thing to motivate oneself to do, particularly if it hasn’t happened in a while.

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Financial calculators are incredibly useful tools for anyone to have. Businesses use them on a daily basis – but I’ll bet you’ll find that there are a lot of ways you can too!

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Jason on June 16th, 2009

As I see those I know becoming college graduates and struggling in this economy, I found this particular post particularly moving. It is a mock speech, written by those at MoneyRulesDebtStinks.com for those joining the ‘real world’ around this time, and is full of some useful tidbits that those of any age should hold close to their heart.

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Jason on May 11th, 2009

Before you create your next budget or monthly spending plan, there are a few things you should do.

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