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  •  Finance Your Wedding

    With the average wedding costing close to $30,000, it's important to budget carefully so you can get the most for your money. Here are five wedding-budgeting tips that will help you have your dream wedding without breaking the bank.

  • 8 Tips to Having a Baby on a Budget

    Babies are expensive. It's important to start a budget for your first infant as soon as you find out you're pregnant. Here are eight kinds of expenses to include in your baby budget.

  • Minimize Your Water Bill

    Shrink your monthly utility bills by using less water. Not only is it good for your bank account, it's also good for the environment. Here are five tips to get you started.

  • Your Black Friday Action Plan

    The day after Thanksgiving is also known as Black Friday. It's the day when most people start their Christmas shopping. There are great bargains to be had if you follow the Black Friday action plan.

  • Mutual Funds

    One of the easiest ways of investing your money is via a mutual fund. Mutual funds are managed by professionals on behalf of investors, so you won’t have to spend all of your free time researching.

  • How to buy municipal bonds

    Municipal bonds (muni bonds) are one of the safest investment options around. They’re issued by the city, county or state to pay for specific projects, such as hospitals and schools. It’s a way for the city, county or state to borrow money. The city takes your money and writes you an IOU in the form of a muni bond.

  • 401K For your Future

    Have you thought about your retirement? It’s not as far away as you think. If you’re of working age, now is the time to start planning and saving for retirement. The longer you wait, the most expensive it will be.

  • REIT Redux?

    REITs are real estate investment trusts. By investing in a REIT, you're buying a little piece of a real estate portfolio. With property prices set to rise, now may be a good time to consider investing in a REIT.

  • How to Buy Bonds

    US savings bonds are issued by the Treasury to raise money for running the country. They are a very safe, long-term form of investment. Unfortunately, the return on the investment will not be very large.

  • How to Create a Christmas Budget

    Christmas is the happiest time of year. It’s also the most expensive. It’s not just the presents that break the bank. Food, drinks, parties, dresses, visiting relatives all cost money. The sooner you start saving, the less you’ll have to panic about your finances in December.

    Calculate your Christmas budget today. Write down every expense you can think of, including gifts and travel costs. Don’t forget about small things like wrapping paper. Small things can add up to large debt.

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