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Savvy Money Tips That Will Work For Anyone

Published on May 03 2013 // Personal Finance

Sometimes it seems that most money tips are just aimed at the pros, so below I’ve included several tips that will work for absolutely anyone. Enjoy! Track What You Buy So You Don’t Overspend It sounds hard, but really tracking what you spend doesn’t take much time or effort. All you need...

Fun and Interesting Ways to Invest In Yourself

Published on Mar 08 2013 // Personal Finance

In a world where we’re always working hard, making deadlines, and scheduling in as many meetings as possible, it can be easy to forget to simply invest in ourselves. When I say invest in yourself, I don’t mean paying for another college degree or adding a stressor to your life. I mean adding...

3 Inexpensive and Easy Ways to Organize Your Finances This Year

Published on Jan 17 2013 // Personal Finance

I bet some of you made a plan to get organized this year. Am I right? If so, you’re not alone. The organizing business is a multi-million dollar industry with all of the big name stores consistently selling every box, bag, and tool for organizing that you can possibly imagine. However, if you’re...

The Debt Movement Is Here: Will You Join?

Published on Jan 02 2013 // Debt

(Photo credit: Images_of_Money) Debt is a tool that can allow you to have something now that you can’t truly afford. The majority of people take on debt to buy a home; saving up cash to buy a home outright is nearly impossible for most people. Many also borrow to buy a car. Then there are...

My Financial Resolutions for 2013

Published on Dec 26 2012 // Budgeting, Featured, Investing, New Year

I’m not a big believer in the whole Mayan calendar prediction thing, so I’ve opted not to drain all my accounts or start prepping for doomsday. Since the holidays are now behind us and we’ll still be around come 2013, it’s time to turn our attention to getting our financial houses in order. Don’t...

Win an Apple iPad Mini – Everything Finance’s First Giveaway!

Published on Dec 01 2012 // Giveaways

The Apple iPad Mini Giveaway Winner is: NATALY C. Like we said yesterday, As a big thank you to all of our loyal readers, Everything Finance is pleased to offer an iPad mini to one lucky person. The Apple iPad mini with Wi-Fi 16B has all of the qualities you love in the iPad, but its sleek design...

Coming Tomorrow – Everything Finance’s First Giveaway!

Published on Nov 30 2012 // Giveaways

Everything Finance has grown tremendously since the blog was first started in 2008, in large part due to our regular readers. We don’t often tell readers thank you enough, so tomorrow, as a way to say thank you for your continued interest and loyalty, Everything Finance will be hosting its first...

5 Crucial Tips to Build Your Credit Score

Published on Nov 22 2011 // Credit Cards

David Bakke writes about finance topics on Money Crashers, a blog focused on educating readers about important topics like budgeting, living frugally, saving for retirement, investing, and getting the most out of life. Having a solid and healthy credit score is the first layer of a solid financial foundation....

Is Now the Time to Apply? Credit Card Offers At Every Corner

Published on Oct 05 2011 // Banking, Credit Cards, Financial News, Investing

If your mailbox is stuffed full of credit card offers, you may be contemplating opening one of them up. After sifting through all the junk credit offers, you might actually find a diamond in the rough. Because of the economy, credit card issuers are going to town when it comes to credit card marketing...

Much Ado About Nothing – Pointless Credit Card “Perks”

Published on Sep 19 2011 // Banking, Credit Card Reviews, Credit Cards

In an effort to make themselves stand out from the slew of credit card offers being sent out daily that are designed to entice creditworthy consumers into applying for new lines of credit, some card issuers are plumping up the perks associated with their particular brand of plastic. However, those hunting...

Apple iPad 2 Giveaway, Cash Giveaway and More!

Published on Aug 30 2011 // Featured, Give Back

So what’s better than doing an iPad 2 giveaway, right? Derek @ LifeAndMyFinances feels the same way. So on the first year Anniversary of his awesome blog, he has decided to give back to his readers..in a BIG way! Here is some of the stuff he is giving away. 1) Win a Free iPad 2 – I am sponsoring...

U.S. Consumers Are Paying Down Their Debt

Published on Aug 23 2011 // Banking, Credit Cards

In an era of non-stop negative news circling and pertaining to the economy, there is at least one very positive light shining through. And that light is the noted recent trend of the American consumer, quickly paying off their credit card debt, a sensitive topic in the past. The renowned credit bureau...

Bank Review: Aurora Bank

Published on Aug 15 2011 // Banking, Product Reviews

In today’s climate of low interest rates and concerns about what’s next for banking, many customers are looking for new opportunities. One consideration is Aurora Bank. The bank is actively looking for new depositors, and, as a result, is offering some fairly competitive yields on its accounts....

Is America Wading into a Pool of Stagnation?

Published on Aug 05 2011 // Banking, Credit Cards, Financial News

After the long debate over raising the debt ceiling, the party politics and all the political posturing, one would think it would have had stronger consequence on the economy. Settling this issue should have investors breathing a deep sigh of relief and going back to business, status quo. That picture...

Consumers Tackle Debt

Published on Jul 29 2011 // Credit Card Reviews, Credit Cards

In the first quarter of 2011, the average amount of debt carried by an individual consumer dropped to $4,679, the lowest it’s been in an entire decade. By focusing effort on paying off their debts instead of charging themselves deeper in the hole, cardholders are slowly improving their credit scores...

How to Set Up a Joint Bank Account

Published on May 02 2011 // Banking, Finance 101, Finance Life Stages, Popular, Supporter

One of the financial questions you have to answer when you are part of a couple is this: Should we open a joint bank account? The answer, of course, has largely to do with personal preference. My husband and I find that there are benefits to having a joint account. Even if you retain separate accounts...