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10 things you can do in 10 minutes to improve your finances
by Sarah on Monday, March 12th, 2012 | 4 comments
As I mentioned on my post over at BabyCenter this morning, the mere mention of the word finance unleashes Olympic-level procrastination in me. In all honesty, I'd rather be Pinning healthy dinner ideas than balancing my checkbook. But the fact is, there are lots of things that you (and I) can do in ten minutes ... [read more] -
Free Checklist: How Long To Keep Financial Records
by Sarah on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 | 14 comments
If we picked your house at random for an impromptu inspection of your financial filing system would we find a streamlined filing cabinet or one that was overrun with paper clutter? Don’t feel bad if you are in the latter camp. When it comes to financial records, most of us err on the side of ... [read more] -
Was the stuff you bought worth $29k in interest?
by Sarah on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 | 1 comment
Sometimes it helps to look at the cost of clutter from a different angle. Do you ever think about the hidden costs of the stuff you buy? This chart below, courtesy of Seeing Finance, shows you in graphic detail how long it would take to pay off credit cart debt if you just make the minimum ... [read more] -
The 5 biggest budgeting mistakes & how to avoid them
by Sarah on Monday, March 5th, 2012 | 3 comments
Have you ever started a budget only to throw your hands up in disgust because “it’s not working” after a few months? Are you perhaps afraid to make one because you equate budgeting with financial dieting and deprivation? Whatever your reason, if you are currently one of the 60% of Americans who avoid the budgeting ... [read more] -
Enter the March #GetButtonedUp Challenge!
by Sarah on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 | 96 comments
It's time to get your finances (and some of your stuff) buttoned up! Good luck and lots of green; that's what March is all about. We'd love for you to have lots of luck at maximizing your personal green, so that's the main thrust of the challenge this month. But we know - both from personal ... [read more] -
The 5 essentials of financial organization
by Sarah on Monday, January 9th, 2012 | No Comments
Along with losing weight and getting organized, saving more money or clawing out of debt typically round out the top 3 New Year’s resolutions. As far as changes go, it’s probably the most difficult to follow through on. It takes hard work and, yes, organization. But the financial and emotional freedoms that come from not ... [read more] -
Our savings expert, Amy Suardi, is on TLC!
by Sarah on Friday, December 30th, 2011 | No Comments
We're thrilled to share the news that the amazing Amy Suardi, our savings expert, has a makeover series on TLC! In the series she works with a variety of families facing different savings challenges. As always, she's warm, helpful and full of insightful tips. Here's her latest video - helping a growing family reign in ... [read more]
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