Your Most Important Financial Decision: Choosing a Spouse
I disagree with the common assumption that buying a house will be your biggest financial decision. I believe your choice of a marriage partner will be your single biggest financial decision. Besides, who do you think is going to help you make the house decision? Therefore, make your spouse decision carefully. The reasons go far, [...]
How To Buy A Used Car
The first step to buying a used car is choosing a vehicle, or at least narrowing your options. Ask yourself: How many passengers do you regularly carry? What sort of trunk or cargo space do you need? What is the minimum gas mileage a car has that will stay within your budget? What would your [...]
Frugal Winter Fun, How to Save Money this Winter
As we approach the holidays and end of the year, many people are finding their wallets just a little thinner than normal. If you’re trying hard to stay within your December budget, consider some of these winter activities to save money this holiday season. Who said frugal activities cannot be fun and enjoyable?
Enjoy movies or [...]
Should You Purchase a Cheaper Product or Upgrade to a More Expensive Product?
In general, people want to make financially responsible decisions when they go shopping. Often times, I look at two apparently identical items that priced differently. On some occasions, the difference between two products is as obvious as the price. The question is: should you buy the cheaper item or the more expensive one? Do you [...]
Even Good Debt Can Be Bad
One of the debates that goes on in the personal finance world revolves around the concept of whether or not some debt can be good. It is true that some debt (like a home mortgage) is viewed more favorably on your credit report than other debt (like a car loan). But, in practice, you are [...]
How to Choose the Best Stock Broker
There are so many discount brokers, but which one is best? This is a common question among investors. But there is no right answer because it really depends on your investing style and other considerations. On this blog, you can find a list of best discount stock broker sorted by price. This is great if [...]
Best Discount Brokers For Cheap Online Stock Trades, 2009
The following is a list of top discount brokers focused on cheap online stock trading for active traders. It is sorted from the lowest commission cost to the highest. Recommended brokers are selected based on users’ votes and reviews. In addition, special offers and features for these discount brokers are listed to help you decide. [...]
Penny Stocks Are Not Cheap Stocks
A common mistake for a beginning investor is equating low price per share stocks, such as penny stocks, as inexpensive stock price. After all, it feels intuitive that a $1 stock is less expensive than a $10 stock. Unfortunately, this is the wrong way to think. The first thing you need to know about stock [...]
Contents
Introduction
Frugalist Expense Reduction Guide
Frugal Living
Money Savings Tips
Expense Reduction
Smart Spending
Money Software Reviews
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Frugal living is the second pillar of wealth building. This section focuses on frugal living, smart spending, and reducing expenses. The first place to start is the Frugalist Expense Reduction Guide.
Frugalist Expense Reduction Guide
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Money Hacks Carnival #39
Looks like another another miscue in the Carnival Land. Sorry the carnival didn’t go out as planned this morning at the host site, so here’s an emergency edition of the Money Hacks Carnival #39. Before I begin, just want to say thank you to everyone for your participation.
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Credit and Debt
Five Ways [...]
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| High Yield CDs (1-year) | 1.60% |
| High Yield Checking Accounts | 1.46% |
| Best Credit Card | TrueEarnings® |
| 0% APR Balance Transfer | 12 mo |
| Lowest Interest Rate | 9.75% |
| Best Cash Back Reward | 5% |