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7 Pieces of Money Advice for Married Couples to Help You Get Ahead
While marriage is on the decline in some parts of the world, for many it's still the traditional option that they prefer. Matrimony is all about sharing your love, but it's also about sharing your finances. What can be hard to fathom in the first ...
7 Frugal Celebrities That Pinch Pennies Just Like You Do
Sarah Michelle Gellar is a very frugal celeb
When we write about celebrities here on our blog, it's usually about celebrity bankruptcy. Today, we're switching this up and featuring celebrities who are uber-frugal despite having big bucks. It's far too easy to let your ...3 Cool Apps to Help You Manage Your Money Smarter
Let's face it, not everyone has stellar money management skills. When clients come in to see us because they're struggling with money problems, there is usually an underlying cause and the financial problems are the symptoms. Sometimes it's an illness or job loss, other times ...
3 Great Alternatives If You Can't Get a Bank Account Because of Your Money Problems
There's a large segment of the US population that is unbanked or underbanked – roughly 30% of us in fact. Not having a bank can make life hard. For those without a bank account, simple things like having paychecks direct deposited are impossible and ...
Why Filing Bankruptcy Will Make You Better With Money and Why It Benefits You in the Long Run
The time period leading up to when you file bankruptcy will likely be one of the most stressful in your life. You'll have unpaid bills piling up, past due statements rolling in and your phone ringing off the hook from creditors and their ...
8 Ways to Save Money This Summer When the Kids Are Home, Fussing for Fun and You're Broke

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We understand that many families are making do on tight budgets and summers are even harder because the kids are home all day and demand to be entertained. What's a cash-strapped family to do? Plenty! We've found eight categories ...The 50/30/20 Budget Rule - How Much You Should Be Spending on Everything in Your Life

See how the 50/30/20 budget rule can get your finances right for life
One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with personal finance is overspending. Many of our clients that come in looking for bankruptcy solutions to their debt have overextended themselves in one ...Successful Budget that Actually Works? Follow these 5 Tips
There are a few classic pitfalls that stymie many attempts at a successful budget: being too aggressive, forgetting the small stuff, and the ever-present belief that tomorrow will be different from today. But don’t worry. Armed with a few tips, you can create an effective ...