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BudgetPulse at Tech Cocktail DC

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December 4, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Frank Gruber of Somewhat Frank put on another incredible event last night at Left Bank in Adams Morgan in DC where the entire tech community of DC took part in the fabulous quarterly ... (more)

College Students and How They Fall Into Debt Traps

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
December 2, 2009 at 10:30 pm
By Heaven Stubblefield Source: Flickr Once a student leaves home for college, they have a lot more freedom than what they’ve been used to and even if their parents have tried ... (more)

Quit Trying to Raise Capital and Start Building Your Business!

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 30, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Source: Medic999 About the Author: Joel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ that has founded and managed 5 startup companies. Some of the projects he is working on now within ... (more)

Investing Can Be a Dangerous Drug

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 23, 2009 at 10:30 pm
This article comes from Michael, a contributing editor of the Dough Roller, a personal finance and investing blog. When I was 10 years old, my Uncle bought me five shares of Pixar ... (more)

Interviews and Carnivals

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 23, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I hope everyone had a nice weekend and now is preparing for the upcoming holiday.  There are so many things to do, so much fun to be had, and food to be eaten.  Too bad holiday ... (more)

Best Credit Card Deals for People with Bad Credit

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 22, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Source: Flickr By Mala It is a difficult time when you find yourself below the red line when it comes to your credit score.  And if you find your credit score below 650, it will ... (more)

Weekly Personal Finance Roundup

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November 19, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Holiday season is approaching and everyone is gearing up for a fun Thanksgiving next week.  Following the holiday can be a grueling rush for presents and gifts for friends and ... (more)

Best Way to Teach Kids about Money

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 16, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Flickr: Pfala By Heather Stubblefield I’m sure this notion is true with all parents:  we want to pass our good habits to our children and avoid our bad like the plague.  I ... (more)

Weekly Personal Finance Roundup

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 12, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Simple things can be enough to get one going and on the right path.  Take things slow but become more involved and you will start to see those confusing things become more clear. ... (more)

Rap Out While You Pay Yourself First

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 12, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Friend and personal finance blogger PT Money is always helping out others learn the basics of personal finance and to better their own situation.  Although he claims he is not ... (more)

Choosing the right 529 Savings Plan

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 11, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Flickr: Steve Cadman By Heather Stubblefield For today’s savvy planners, that first positive pregnancy test brings all sorts of changes.  For me, immediately following my daughter’s ... (more)

Where to Find Smart Deals and Savvy Shoppers

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November 10, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Flickr: Striatic By Heaven Stubblefield When I first went off to college, my mother once told me to do my grocery shopping at stores where the elderly shop.  Her reason: the ... (more)

Saving Money at Sporting Events

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 5, 2009 at 10:30 pm
By Mala Lal Flickr: Ellievanhoutte Don’t you just love going to sporting events?  The crowd, seeing your favorite players, being part of the action is all exhilarating and makes ... (more)

Unique Ways to Make a Few Extra Bucks

From BudgetPulse Blog | Personal Finance Tips and News
November 4, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Flickr: Annia316 By Mala Lal Note:  These are not suggestions that should replace a full time job.  And if you find yourself collecting unemployment, federal law states that ... (more)

The New BudgetPulse Savings Goals Function Explained

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November 4, 2009 at 9:30 pm
The new site was just released and the biggest addition is the savings goals function.  I want to quickly explain it further to help everyone out. The savings goal is a way for ... (more)