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Savings Strategies For a Large Purchase

Specific strategies for saving for large purchases like a new appliance or a special trip.

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Saving Strategies for a Large Purchase

The key to saving for a large purchase is to make a plan. This article addresses how to make such a plan.

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Save for a Large Purchase or Finance It?

The key when deciding to save or finance for a large purchase is to know all the facts to make informed and responsible decisions.

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A Splurge Account Can Save Your Marriage!

By setting away money to be used as a couple or as individuals (or both), a couple can enjoy spending money on frivolities without worrying about the other person or other expenses.

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Simple Ways to Save on Everyday Items

Knowing when to shop for certain items (especially big ticket items) can help you save thousands each year on regularly used items.

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Simple Ways to Make Extra Money

Strategies for generating some extra income; on both a short or long-term basis.

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Challenge of the Week: "Find Money to Save"

Tips for finding money right now to save! Go try it.

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Setting Your Financial Priorities

A look at the factors influencing how we spend and save money.

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Setting Financial Priorities

Introduction to a week focused on the factors that influence how we spend and save.

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Mysterious Forces That Drive Our Spending Behavior

By exploring the deeper issues that go along with our spending habits, we can unlock the motivations that guide us, giving us a clearer picture of why and how we spend and save.

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Conspicuous Consumption - Does It Make You Happy?

When the urge to spend is too great to resist, consider spending that money on new experiences or a charitable donation.

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Retirement vs Student Loans?

What a recent college graduate should consider when thinking about saving for retirement or paying down student loans?

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Pay a Child's Education With Your Retirement Fund?

A review of some of the most important information to know regarding retirement-funded college educations.

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Common Financial Priorities by Decade

A review of some basic financial priorities by decade.

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