Posts Tagged ‘Wealth’

Every Time You Buy an Item, Get Rid of One (109/365)

{ Posted on Apr 19 2012 by Trent }
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Categories : 365 Ways to Live Cheap, All, Learning, The Simple Dollar
I have about two dozen shirts, all told, in my wardrobe. They have various levels of wear on them, from a few that look practically new to a few that look like they’re approaching “rag bag” level. Whenever I buy ...Read More »

6 Signs That You’re Carrying Too Much Debt

{ Posted on Apr 19 2012 by Valencia Higuera }
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Categories : All, Credit and Debt, EDITJE, Money Crashers, OPTQ
Many financial experts report that the average household carries at least $10,000 in credit card debt. In addition to this debt, many people take out upside down car loans and overextend themselves on home purchases. While debt is generally an unfortunate ...Read More »

6 Signs That You’re Carrying Too Much Debt

{ Posted on Apr 19 2012 by Valencia Higuera }
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Categories : All, Credit and Debt, EDITJE, Money Crashers, OPTQ
Many financial experts report that the average household carries at least $10,000 in credit card debt. In addition to this debt, many people take out upside down car loans and overextend themselves on home purchases. While debt is generally an unfortunate ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Listening

{ Posted on Apr 19 2012 by Trent }
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Categories : All, Learning, Reader Mailbag, The Simple Dollar
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Handling surprise bonus 2. Reporting suspected crimes 3. Car purchase difficulties 4. Diversification ...Read More »

Borrow Stuff You’ll Only Use Once or Twice (108/365)

{ Posted on Apr 18 2012 by Trent }
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Categories : 365 Ways to Live Cheap, All, Learning, The Simple Dollar
Last year, one of our younger neighbors was having some difficulty with her bicycle. She got on it, rode for a little bit, and would hop off, telling everyone around that there was something wrong with her bike. ...Read More »

Borrow Stuff You’ll Only Use Once or Twice (108/365)

{ Posted on Apr 18 2012 by Trent }
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Categories : 365 Ways to Live Cheap, All, Learning, The Simple Dollar
Last year, one of our younger neighbors was having some difficulty with her bicycle. She got on it, rode for a little bit, and would hop off, telling everyone around that there was something wrong with her bike. ...Read More »

What Is a Charitable Remainder Trust – Definition, Rules & Taxation

{ Posted on Apr 18 2012 by Kiara Ashanti }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Giving, Investing, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTQ
In popular media, there is a fascination with the differences between everyday Americans and the wealthy. However, in reality, the rich and the average American often use their money in the same ways. The rich routinely give to charity, and ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Strange and Beautiful Day Edition

{ Posted on Apr 18 2012 by Trent }
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Categories : All, Learning, Morning Roundup, The Simple Dollar
Every once in a while, you have a day that’s so filled with strange and unusual events that you find yourself just shaking your head as you go to bed, wondering how a day that started so normally could have ...Read More »

Trim Your Magazine Subscriptions (107/365)

{ Posted on Apr 17 2012 by Trent }
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Categories : 365 Ways to Live Cheap, All, Learning, The Simple Dollar
I enjoy reading magazines. A well-written magazine article is a perfect way to learn something new about the world in a relatively quick fashion. A magazine article length is just about perfect for “family reading time” or for ...Read More »

The Truth About Why Gas Prices Are Rising So High

{ Posted on Apr 17 2012 by Kiara Ashanti }
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Categories : All, Economy & Policy, EDITHM, Money Crashers, OPTQ
As a kid growing up in the frigid northern states, I eagerly awaited April and May when the days of shivering mornings, glove-covered hands, and general misery would be over. But these days, I dread the arrival of the warmer ...Read More »
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