Posted by
Amanda on October 12, 2011
I live in Houston and while it is still in the upper 80s, we can feel that a change of season in the air. Humidity is down, the sun sets at an earlier time each night, it is ten degrees cooler, and the kids have gone back to school. What an exciting time! Finding ways […]
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Posted by
Amanda on October 11, 2011
Is couponing apart of your dollar plan? It’s an integral part of ours. Walmart has a new price match policy that is bound to turn some heads, especially here in Houston where Kroger has recently stopped doubling and tripling coupons and many stores are no longer accepting coupons printed from home. In a nutshell, you […]
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Posted by
Madison on October 10, 2011
I just finished reading Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America’s Cheapest Family. It was an impromptu read that I found while browsing the electronic book list for our library. I didn’t expect much from the book, but I actually enjoyed it. I hate grocery shopping, and I’m always looking for ways to spend […]
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Posted by
Madison on October 6, 2011
It’s open enrollment time! Time to add up your health care expenses and try to guess how much money you should put in your flexible spending account! Let’s take a look at some of the questions I get around flexible spending account (FSA) plans and ease the process of enrolling in your plan this year. […]
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Posted by
Jill on October 5, 2011
Estate planning is one of the vital parts of any financial plan. You might think that estate planning is only for old people, or only for rich people. But the reality is that people of any age and any financial means can benefit from thinking about what will happen to your money after you’re gone…and […]
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Posted by
Madison on October 4, 2011
A frequent question I see from readers is about the impact of credit inquiries on your credit score. How much do inquiries matter? I just applied for a credit card, how long do I have to wait before I can I apply for another one? I will be buying a new house soon, should I […]
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Posted by
Madison on October 3, 2011
Banks are rolling out new debit card fees. I never was a big fan of debit cards (and favor credit cards instead), but I know many of you swear by debit cards, so let’s start brainstorming! Beginning in 2012, Bank of America will charge $5 per month for debit card use. In addition, Chase and […]
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Posted by
Amanda on September 29, 2011
In the article 6 Reasons Why You Need to Carry Cash, I mentioned that only carrying around credit cards makes it a nuisance to make purchases from merchants who implement credit card minimum purchase requirements. In the comments section, multiple readers claimed that it is actually against the terms of service between credit card companies […]
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Posted by
Jill on September 28, 2011
I can’t believe it’s already the end of September. I’ve always thought of this time of year as a chance for new beginnings. It undoubtedly comes from so many years of starting a new school year around this time. But I think it’s also because it’s just a little easier to recommit to goals and […]
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Posted by
Madison on September 27, 2011
Everyone knows I’m the first to sign up for a new account if there’s a sign up bonus. So when Betterment showed up, of course I opened an account for the free $25! But beyond the sign up bonus, what exactly is Betterment and how does it work? Here are my thoughts after opening my […]
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