From Always the Planner
December 19, 2011 at 9:00 am
What I Wish I Learned in College About Personal Finance Series
When I first started learning about personal finance I read a ton of blogs, Suze Orman books, and simply digested ... (
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From Always the Planner
December 17, 2011 at 10:00 am
I've finally created a Facebook page for my blog. For those of you would are on facebook and enjoy my blog I would love if you could "like" it.
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From Always the Planner
December 16, 2011 at 10:00 am
I came across some fun and interesting blog posts and items this week and I decided to share them.
At only $20 I was seriously tempted into buying this Charlie Brown Christmas ... (
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December 15, 2011 at 11:22 am
I read an interesting article this morning about how to accomplish more by doing less. In summary, the article notes that working straight through lunch with no breaks actually ... (
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From Always the Planner
December 14, 2011 at 10:00 am
I love this time of year. There are the holidays, a week off work, and the time to check up on my finances and think about goals for the next year.
Just like the beginning of ... (
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From Always the Planner
December 13, 2011 at 10:00 am
I thought it would be fun to post my Christmas wish list. I decided to include only fun wants in this list. Nothing I need, but if I had a ton of money I would totally buy.
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December 12, 2011 at 11:03 am
I recently decided that I needed a better way to cover short term overages in my budget. When I go over budget I've been taking money out of my emergency fund to cover these expenses. ... (
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From Always the Planner
December 9, 2011 at 12:08 pm
I have to say I'm completely shopped out. Luckily, I've also finished my Christmas shopping, so now all I have to do is wait for some things to arrive and wrap the gifts!
However, ... (
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From Always the Planner
December 2, 2011 at 10:00 am
George Gallagher is a finance and fitness writer. He also helps graduates discover private student loan consolidation programs that fit their specific needs.
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From Always the Planner
December 1, 2011 at 3:48 pm
I'm happy to report that with today's payment I've reached my student loan goal. That's right, I'm officially under $10,000!
While I'm incredibly happy about this my first ... (
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November 30, 2011 at 4:22 pm
The holiday season is quickly approaching! This is such a fun time of year with the decorations, gorgeous lights, time spent with family, and of course gifts.
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November 28, 2011 at 4:33 pm
So I didn't make my budget challenge this month. I signed up to run a turkey trot on Thanksgiving. As we were driving home from picking up our numbers and t-shirts I realized ... (
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November 24, 2011 at 10:00 am
I've been pretty frustrated at things in my life right now (such as my job), so I think it is particularly important that I take a little time to acknowledge the ... (
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November 23, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I love Thanksgiving. Delicious food, the Macy's parade, family, the leftovers, and of course the dog show! This year I'm running a 5 mile turkey trot the morning of with ... (
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From Always the Planner
November 22, 2011 at 10:18 am
After picking up some essentials and having a fun Saturday night I'm down to $40 in cash to last me until December 1st.
For some reason when I was thinking about the challenge ... (
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November 18, 2011 at 12:16 pm
I've been wanting to update the look of my blog for a while, but I just couldn't seem to find the time. I finally did it! For those of you who read my posts in a reader, stop by ... (
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November 17, 2011 at 10:35 am
November has turned into a tight budget month. As of today I have $70 left for the entire month. Thankfully, all of my monthly expenses have been paid, so this $70 is for food ... (
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November 16, 2011 at 11:26 am
Melanie Slaugh is enthusiastic about the growing prospects and opportunities of various industries and writing articles on various consumer goods and services as a freelance writer. ... (
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November 15, 2011 at 2:49 pm
I ran the half marathon on Sunday and ended up only 8 minutes over my PR. As far as I am concerned this is fantastic news! The half marathon took place on the water in a very cute ... (
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November 10, 2011 at 1:08 pm
I'm signed up to run a half marathon on Sunday. My first half marathon in probably 2 1/2 years. I'm supposed to run it with four other people (though not together). The problem ... (
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From Always the Planner
November 9, 2011 at 10:00 am
One of my biggest concerns has always been whether or not I'll have enough money to retire comfortably. I think some of my worry comes from the fact that I didn't start ... (
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From Always the Planner
November 7, 2011 at 3:39 pm
I'm very very happy to report that my student loan is down to $10,038. Just $39 will get me under 5 figures! I'm so close and pretty much guaranteed to reach my ... (
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November 1, 2011 at 8:32 pm
I decided to particapate in 20's Finances Where I Spend My Dollar. The rules are simple put it into percentages and use the following categories:
Housing
Transportation
Food
Insurance
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October 25, 2011 at 10:31 am
My husband's phone died on Friday night. It got knocked onto the floor and the screen broke. When you have a touch screen phone and the screen dies you are pretty much helpless. ... (
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October 24, 2011 at 11:15 am
Jayne Speich is a writer and guest writer around the internet on financial topics, self-realization, and personal coaching. You can find her at http://psychologydegreeguide.org/.
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