According to reports, the economy is picking up. That’s good news, because we’re all sick of hearing (and living) disparaging reports of sinking businesses, failing job markets and the empty prices of stocks. It’s time for change. Analysts reveal consumer spending is thawing and home markets are picking up nicely. (A collective, “Amen” from all [...]
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The Economy is Recovering. What the Heck Have We Learned?
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Protect Your Credit and Your Money Now! Be Aware!
Urgent from Mrs. Bankrupt! If you never viewed this blog in its entirety, it’s time to do so now. Not reading this can cost you money and your credit. There’s a scam going around meant to deceive individuals into coughing up their Paypal banking information.
An exceedingly credible email is being circulated, which informs you [...]
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More Teen Financial Tips (part three)
This is the last part of my series for teens, concluding with a few tips on to saving money through wise spending. As previously stated, we need to re-eduate teens, who’ve grown up most of their years in a culture of frivolous spending. According to research, nearly 35 percent of all bankruptcies are young adults. [...]
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Teen Financial Tips, (part 2)
For parents- this is the second in a three part series I’m dedicating to teens. Due to a friend’s crisis situation, involving her teenage daughter’s lack of budgeting, I’ve written yesterday and today’s article for teenagers. In the last three years, we’ve made a cultural shift toward saving money and making the dollar stretch. Unfortunately, [...]
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What Your Teenager Needs to Know About Money
Last night, a friend called me after a heated battle with her teenage daughter. The topic? Managing money. My friend’s daughter had a job, and was responsible for paying her own car payment and a portion of her car insurance. Alas, the girl did not budget her money well. The first payment came due and [...]
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Extended Warranty Wisdom
Sales people absolutely hate me. I couldn’t be happier about that state of affairs. It’s a small price to pay for saving big money. You see, I am one of those people who rarely buy an extended warranty. I’d rather save my cash. In this last year of readying two children for college, moving and [...]
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Genetically Thrifty Tips for Christmas in August
I’m sitting here in a parking lot, with a thermos of coffee, my laptop and a handful of reward’s points coupons. At 10:11, I’m midway on my watch, awaiting Staples opening at 11:00 a.m. There’s a computer on sale today I want for my younger kids as a Christmas present. I’ve been pricing laptops for weeks, and [...]
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A tiny glimmer at the end of the debt tunnel
I said, “Goodbye” to my daughter yesterday. Leaving her on the doorsteps of college, as I drove, sobbing away. I know we gave her a good start and I take comfort in that. Even through the tears of a chapter in our lives being over, I am aware a new, exciting one is beginning for [...]
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Don’t give into the debt devil!
I bought a car today, amidst much earlier jeering of friends and family. At this “I told you so” moment, I’m reveling in my purchase. Why did this spark so much controversy?
Here’s why my car adventure was such fodder for jesting earlier. I refused to spend more than 4K for a reliable car. I wanted [...]
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5 Ways to Waste Money
I mention so often how to save money in Mrs. Bankrupt posts. Today I’d like to hit on five ways to waste your precious cash.
Late fees: If at all possible, pay everything on time. This includes utility bills, cell phones, cable and internet, not just the bank loans that report to credit bureaus. In my [...]
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