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Spooky Halloween Spending… Candynomics!

October 11, 2011 0

Halloween is right around the corner, are you ready? The US candy industry is big business with the average family spending $44 on Halloween candy each year. Check out more interesting stats in this fun “candygraphic” from creditloan.com.

Posted in: Personal Finance

Does the Word “Budget” Make You Cringe? 8 Reasons it Shouldn’t!

September 16, 2011 0

There are a lot of personal finance terms that might haunt you and make your hairs stick up when you hear them. Heck, the term ‘personal finance’ itself might be enough to scare you away! But there are so many reasons why you shouldn’t be afraid of personal finance. It can be fun, easy, and rewarding! [Read more]

Are You Living Your Dream Life?

September 15, 2011 0

We’re not the only ones asking this question lately. Recently Bonnie Marcus with Forbes.com interviewed author Marilyn Tam about the topic. Marilyn’s book is all about helping people find balance in life and how we can turn dreams into reality. Her success as an author has brought her to live what she believes is her dream life. [Read more]

Posted in: Big Dreams

Is the Economy Draining Us of Our Dreams? from Huffington Post

September 12, 2011 0

Love this helpful and inspiring article from the Huffington Post by Larry Jacobson that answers the question: Is the economy draining us of our dreams? The following are my top three takeways with quotes from the article. [Read more]

Infographic: What’s Driving Gas Prices Today from 1BOG

September 11, 2011 0

Let’s take a look at this infographic from 1BOG, which explores the factors that influence retail gas prices. Understanding why they change can help us better plan for our finances and expectations for the future. [Read more]

Posted in: Cars, US Economy

“America’s Costliest Hurricanes” from The Economist

September 10, 2011 0

As we all know, the economy can be a huge external factor that can impact our financial planning. Here’s a look at the economic effects of hurricanes in The US since 1950. [Read more]

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