How Young Adults Can Budget for a Wedding

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Getting ready for a wedding is an expensive undertaking. You first have to think about where you want to have the wedding, then you have to pick out the wedding attire and bridal party. There’s also the actual reception and honeymoon. But there are ways to reduce the cost of a wedding, especially if you [...]

Tips for Obtaining the Best Home Insurance Quotes

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It may not appear at the top of most young people’s ‘to do’ list, but gathering home insurance quotes is essential for securing financial stability. When deciding upon the best policy, it is important to carefully examine your needs and decide on the amount of coverage you require well in advance. Shop Around for the [...]

The Pros and Cons of Prepaid Debit Cards

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I recently got an offer for a prepaid debit card in the mail. I’ve heard a lot about the negatives and the positives of these cards, so I decided to do some of my own research. If you’ve read my ranting article about banks you would know that I can’t stand greedy banks that exploit [...]

Finance Lessons from The Hobbit

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I can find a reference to finance in almost everything I see. For example, I once did a post about the MTV show, I Used to be Fat. I thought it was pretty similar to someone working their way out of debt.I’m getting pretty excited because The Hobbit is going to be released as a [...]

I Have a Confession… I Don’t Have a Budget

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I have a confession to make. I’ve been trying to write this post for a long time. It’s been rattling around in my head for days. I kept thinking about how silly it would sound for a person who talks about finance all the time to contradict what the gurus of personal finance tell you [...]