Manage your credit, debt, and budget through thoughtful and purposeful spending.
In order to properly show you just how boring my life can truly be, I’m going to share with you the first story about splurging that popped to mind when I found out the topic for this blog swap. I’m going to tell you about the time I bought a new pair of shoes.
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I recently found issues on my two monthly utility bills that required calls into the customer service centers for both companies. Had I not kept a close eye on my bills, I could have lost a lot of money.
I am on an unpaid leave of absence due to the birth of my daughter last spring. I was given a very generous leave of absence (14 months!). I am using this as a trial run to see if we can live without my salary so that I may stay home when my kids are little. As a result, I have to question every single purchase every day.
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The IRS has made some changes to the rules for capital gains taxes on the sale of investments. The terms FIFO and LIFO might confuse you, but luckily you have me to explain them to you.
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Over the last few months, I kept debating on getting rid of cable. I rarely watched it. I spent a ton of money on it. What was the real reason? I was just throwing money away. Well, the time has come. Goodbye Comcast. It was nice horrible being your customer.
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If you are getting a loan, or have a credit card, or have money in a bank account, or partake in any number of other financial activities, you have seen the term interest rate thrown around. Interest rates are one of the most important financial concepts, and understanding where they come from is important to your financial future.
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