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How To Talk To Your Spouse About Money Without Fighting

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It's all about the money! Well, not really but you also can't deny that having your monetary affairs in order makes everything a whole lot easier. That includes relationships. In fact, according to Ramsey, "Money is the number one issue married couples fight about, and it’s the second leading cause of divorce, behind infidelity." If you are in a relationship, you probably have … [Read more...] about How To Talk To Your Spouse About Money Without Fighting

How To Open A 529 College Savings Plan – Easy And Free!

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We all want what is best for our children and we put a lot of effort into raising our children to that goal. We want them to be happy, succeed at their pursuits, and not to have to struggle financially. Most parents want their kids to go to college. Not only is it a fun and formative time for your child both socially and academically, according to Education Corner, "studies … [Read more...] about How To Open A 529 College Savings Plan – Easy And Free!

How To Get Cheap Term Life Insurance Quotes

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Are you wondering if you need life insurance for your family? Is possible to get competitively-priced term life insurance? Well, life insurance is designed to help protect and provide for those we love when we die. No one wants to think about dying early. However, that is often the time when life insurance is most needed to help cover the family home or to help pay for a … [Read more...] about How To Get Cheap Term Life Insurance Quotes

5 Tips For Managing Personal Finances

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This is often the time of year that we take stock of our personal finances and find opportunities for improvement. Consider some of these important tips to help you manage your money wisely and save money for healthier household finances. Managing money wisely starts with a basic plan, discipline, and saving money where you can. These tips for managing personal finances will … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Managing Personal Finances

The Greenlight Card For Kids And Teens Builds Money Management Skills

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Let's face it. Teaching teens money management isn't easy but it is essential. Just like everything else, it takes a little practice. I don't want my kids having to practice balancing their bank account and using credit cards for the first time when they are away at college. I want to let them get practice while they are still at home. In fact, we have been taking baby steps in … [Read more...] about The Greenlight Card For Kids And Teens Builds Money Management Skills

How To Save Money For College And Stress Less With CollegeBacker

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Who’s worried about paying for college? I am. But who has time to figure everything out? And even if you do figure it out, will you ever save enough?  These are common question for those wondering how to save money for college. This post, sponsored by CollegeBacker, is designed to provide some relief to those working on savings for college. While there is no silver … [Read more...] about How To Save Money For College And Stress Less With CollegeBacker