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7 simple goals to focus on to have a great year

John Schmoll •
Frugal Rules
Daily routine and calendar

It’s hard to believe, but we’re in a new year. As I get older, it’s amazing how fast the years fly by. With growing kids and a business to run, it seems like it’s all I can do to stay on task and reach my goals throughout the year. I’m not a fan of New

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Tags: Financial planning


How to Financially Handle Unforeseen Circumstances In Your Family

David Leto •
50plusfinance
car wheel in dirt

If your family is like most, there never seems to be enough money to go around. Therefore, every dollar that the family does have must be accounted for and spent wisely.  Unfortunately, there may be circumstances beyond your control that may stretch or break your budget. What can you do to handle those events as

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Tags: Financial planning


Can I afford a baby? 4 simple tips to get prepared

Cat •
Frugal Rules
Asian cute baby

If you’ve just found out that you’re pregnant, ‘What’s the gender?’ might not be the question you’re asking. Instead, it’s probably, ‘Can I afford a baby?’ as that is a question that many millennials and others are asking today. When my husband and I found out I was pregnant, we immediately started saving for a

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Tags: Children, Financial planning


Separating needs, wants, and what you really want

Holly Johnson •
The Simple Dollar
Man choosing various tools in garden equipment shop

While a bad economy or an especially low-paying job can make saving money infinitely harder, the formula for saving has always been the same. To save money, you need to spend less than you earn. Obviously, this task becomes a lot easier when you earn more than average – or if you live in a

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Tags: Financial planning


Getting through the ‘sandwich years’

Trent Hamm •
The Simple Dollar
Three generations of women

A few days ago, I was listening to the Talk of Iowa program on our local public radio station. They were having a discussion about growing old in Iowa, covering the fact that Iowa is considered the second-best state to grow old in. What really stuck with me, though, was the ensuing conversation about the challenges

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Tags: Financial planning


How to find a partner who is money-smart

Trent Hamm •
The Simple Dollar
Sharing a tender moment

A few days ago, I received a Facebook message from a reader looking for dating advice. She was looking for someone stable for a longer-term relationship and that meant that she wanted someone who shared her financial views, which involved spending substantially less than she earned and planning for a future that likely involved early

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Tags: Financial planning, Spouses


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