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3 Areas That May Need Some Financial Spring Cleaning
With the official start of spring last week, perhaps it’s time for some spring cleaning of all those things we’ve been ignoring up until now. I’m not just talking about your home or your work space. Here are some financial [Read more...]
Lack of pensions is what’s stressing us
According to a study by Financial Finesse, a U.S. provider of employee financial wellness programs, 19% of employees reported high or overwhelming financial stress in 2011. That’s down from 32% in 2010, but still represents a significant cost to employers [Read more...]
7 Financial Vices and Luxuries to Give Up for Lent
Regardless of whether they celebrate Lent for religious reasons or just want to show solidarity with those who do, many people will be giving up a luxury or a vice for the next 40 days…
3 Non-Romantic but Vital Things to Do on Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many of us are looking forward to flowers, chocolates, and candlelit dinners. But if you really love the significant other in your life, here are some vital but not-so-romantic things to do on Valentine’s Day…
Going Extreme in Simplifying Your Finances Brings Extreme Results
Many people want to simplify their lives to provide them some relief from the constant stimulation we subject ourselves to in today’s society that results in confusion. I say “subject ourselves to” because we are the ones who turn on [Read more...]
What Could a Paul Presidency Mean for Your Finances?
Even after a second place showing in the New Hampshire primary last night, virtually no one thinks that Ron Paul will actually be elected president. But given that he won the youth vote by a large margin in both Iowa [Read more...]
How Kim Kardashian Derails Your Finances
My intention was to read the money section of USA TODAY but I got distracted by two headlines that I had to click on first—I couldn’t help myself…
Financial Finesse Special Report: The Gender Gap in Financial Literacy 2011
Key findings from Gender Gap in Financial Literacy report: • Women are significantly behind in virtually all areas of financial knowledge. On top of that, they face more challenges in meeting their retirement and other long-term goals.
New Study Finds Those Who Are Not Under Financial Stress Will Be Soon
“Moderation in all things” was a quote written in the second century B.C. by the Roman playwright Terence, and the phrase has withstood the test of time…
Painless Ways to Save Money and Increase Your Wealth
“No pain, no gain,” is a mantra for weightlifters and it’s true – in order to build muscle you need to break down the muscle fibers and allow them to build back up again. The saying doesn’t necessarily apply to [Read more...]
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