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4 Tips for a wedding budget that won't leave you broke

One of the touchiest subjects for newly engaged couples is the wedding budget. Here are 5 tips to get your planning started and end on budget....
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Money Lessons: 20-Somethings Pay a High Cost Of Living In San Francisco

Living in San Francisco is living the dream for many 20-somethings, but due to the rising cost of everyday expenses, living in San Francisco often...
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How to outsmart the ad sales reps and name your own price

Have you ever wondered how much an ad should cost? Sales Reps will gladly tell you how much they want you to pay, but how do you know how much it...
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Ohio's 529 College Advantage Plan $25 signup bonus is on again

Fellow blogger Madison DuPaix (or conveniently "MDP," which also stands for My Dollar Plan), just recently informed me that Ohio's...
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Big names speak at the Commonwealth - a few dollars well spent

The "For Richer, for Poorer: Surviving and Thriving in the Great Recession" series at SF's Commonwealth Club is well underway for this...
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Inexpensive good French wine

Two items that are relatively cheap in France are cheese and wine. For the latter I can go into any grocery store and pick out a bottle of red or...
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Live more cheaply in Costa Rica

As with any beautiful coast, Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula has been developing rapidly over the past ten years and rental prices have risen...
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Budget tips to prepare teens for the real world

In today’s economic uncertainty and instability, adults are struggling to keep their head above water and their feet on the ground. However,...
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Congress confounds sound defense management

Such confounding is bipartisanFoxNews published a great story today describing Defense Secretary Panetta telling Congress not to load up the budget...
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How to prepare financially for a home purchase

If you are considering taking advantage of low mortgage rates and low home prices, you need to start right away with a financial plan.http://www...
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