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Entries in money (8)

Tuesday
Oct232012

Personal Austerity Measures

So now you’re done with college and living with a mountain of debt and a job market so bad that you can’t even get hired at McDonalds.

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Tuesday
Aug282012

Practice Personal Security

Personal safety is something that must be a priority at all times.

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Monday
Jun252012

Turn Your Cast-Offs into Cash 

But, what are the easiest, safest ways to make some quick cash to relieve the stress of a strained wallet and pocketbook?

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Friday
Jun082012

Nothing From No One: Taking Control of Your Financial Future

If there's one thing the recent financial crisis has made clear, it's that financial self-reliance is absolutely essential.

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Thursday
Apr262012

6 Steps for Planning Your Retirement 

Most financial experts say you should start investing in your 20s for the best return, but it isn’t too late if you are older. Use these simple tips to plan for a comfortable retirement.

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Wednesday
Sep222010

Co-ops: Membership Has Its Privileges

Though we often wish to exercise our power as consumers, the truth is that the larger the store, the smaller our voice. As consumers, we are the advocates of products we buy.

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Thursday
Apr012010

How the Bunny Stole Christmas

This malevolent force stands about eight feet tall, has eyes that remain opened, is covered in fur and never speaks. No, Sasquatch does not need to earn some extra coin, because of the economic downturn, however the greeting card industry does. And much like Freddy Krueger, this furry menace attacks children where parents can not protect them, in their minds.

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Thursday
Oct222009

Attack of the Weddings: In the Spirit of MST3K...

Weddings. (Ugh)

 

One of the great (moneymaking) institutions in America, matrimony (and the subsequent reproduction) is viewed by many to be the peak of the average American’s life. Recently I’ve had the honor of attending two separate weddings in only eight days (you poor soul...) which turned out to be the gauntlet signaling the end of my wedding season.

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