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Budgeting
Top 10 Money Management Apps You Can Download Right Now
When you’re busy working a nine to five and taking care of your children, you might not find the time to take care of your finances. According to CNBC, the average American is now in a personal debt of about $38,000. According to Business Insider, the average American has a credit card debt of about $5,700. If you realize you…
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How to Cope with Higher Gas Station Prices
Just as with any other product, the gas station prices that consumers pay to fill their cars depends on the cost of producing the fuel. More specifically, when petroleum, the original product that gas is derived from, becomes more expensive, so does the cost of transportation. In those situations, consumers may struggle to find cheap gas nearby them. Since early…
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How to Budget for Your First New Car
Shopping for cars is exciting. It’s the doorway to an entirely new world of freedom. You don’t have to rely on anyone for transportation, and you can take that spontaneous cross-country road trip you’ve always wanted to take. In the process of looking at those sparkly and shiny new vehicles, you might have forgotten that you need a specific budget…
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Budgeting for your Big Vacation: The Forgotten Few
You’ve saved up your money, and you just clicked the “Book It” button for your trip. You may have put in the big bucks, but the budgeting isn’t over. It’s now time to concern yourself with budgeting for expenses on the vacation. Here’s the categories you’ll want to put money away for in the months leading up to the big…
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How to Catch Up When You’re Falling Behind on Your Bills
We’ve all been there – too many bills to pay and not enough time. It feels as sudden as running into a brick wall. Unfortunately, the longer you take to pay back your bills, the more that will accumulate – and the deeper of a debt hole you’ll fall into. With careful planning, you can quickly catch up on all…
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