Thursday, 2 February 2012 12:40
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Jacki
There are a lot of important conversations that you have as a family that sets the stage for expectations, goals, and values that you want to live by. One of those conversations should be about money, but how do you tackle the subject? [More]
Thursday, 19 January 2012 21:20
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Jacki
FORUM is once again offering Financial Peace University classes, each class lasting 13 weeks. Dave Ramsey, a money management expert and popular national radio personality, created Financial Peace University – a program that teaches people how to make the right decisions with their money. [More]
Wednesday, 4 January 2012 19:02
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Jacki
Many of the New Year’s resolutions people make involve money. That comes as no surprise, because money plays a major role in many aspects of our life. If you’d like to put your finances on more solid ground, consider these resolutions: [More]
Wednesday, 21 December 2011 20:09
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Jacki
A budget is like a map: it tells you where you are, where you’re going, and what you need to do to get there. The better you plan your finances today, the less likely that you’ll encounter problems down the road. [More]
Thursday, 1 December 2011 00:33
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Jacki
Many of us approach holiday budgets the same way we look at those New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. We’re very good about making a promise to ourselves, and we’re able to resist for a few days. Then that plate of cookies starts calling to us, and the resolution is forgotten until the next January. [More]
Tuesday, 8 November 2011 14:38
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Jacki
Holiday costs have a funny way of adding up very quickly. You may tell yourself that you’re not going to spend too much this year, but once you get past the gifts, the wrapping paper, cards, decorations, and all those other things, you’ll find that you’ve spent much more than you expected to. If you stop and think about it, there are many ways you can scale back your holiday costs. [More]
Thursday, 13 October 2011 23:47
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Jacki
To be successful at anything in life takes planning and effort, and that is especially true when it comes to finances. If you are not diligent and don’t have a plan, you are sure to fail in your efforts. Here is a checklist to help make sure you keep on track and reach your financial goals. [More]
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 21:37
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Jacki
Experts are always saying that you need to have an emergency fund, but what exactly are they, and how much do you need? Here are answers to these questions and more about emergency funds. [More]
Sunday, 18 September 2011 15:24
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Jacki
You’ve probably heard this saying more times than you can count, “live within your means.” What exactly does that mean, and how can you apply this to your financial life? [More]
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Monday, 5 September 2011 17:48
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Jacki
As kids return to school and are in learning mode, now is a great time to teach them about money. Here are a few tips to help you with back to school money lessons for your children. [More]
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