Category Archives: Tools

Tips to Save on Travel for Summer

Traveling for your summer vacation? Here’s how to save… Use credit card rewards…Drive rather than fly…Travel off peak Go off the beaten path. Most popular destinations charge a premium to summer travelers. If you’re looking to save a little cash on … Continue reading

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Tips for Savvy Savers

We all would like to save more or simply have more to spend on life’s important pleasures or the special people in our life (Father’s Day is coming up!). Use this list of useful tips to put more money in … Continue reading

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Saving and Investing – Tools and Tips to Make it Easier

Having a strong savings plan and the right investment program can mean the difference between handing out shopping carts at Wal-mart when you’re 70 or enjoying the sunset over the ocean from your Florida retirement cottage. Here are great resources … Continue reading

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Personal Finances the Smart (Phone) Way

75% of us now use Smart Phones – Android, Windows, Blackberry or iPhones – with wireless and broadband connections to manage our daily routines. Why not make managing your personal finances one of the tasks you manage all the time, … Continue reading

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Personal Finance Tools, Software & Calculators

There are any number of tools to make your personal financial calculations a breeze. Here’s a selection that will help you buy a home or plan your retirement. Continue reading

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Read All About It – Books for Managing Your Money and Your Finances

There’s nothing like a good book – print or digital – to lead you in the right direction with respect to managing your money, learning how to budget and understanding investments. From online superstores to your local library or corner … Continue reading

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There’s An App for That – Managing Your Finances

Check out the resources available for the new generation of smart phones that help you track, budget and manage your money, investments and every other aspect of your personal finances. Personal Financial Apps for Phones featuring the Android Operating System from … Continue reading

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Manage Your Money Better with Your Own Mint

There’s a saying in business that you can’t improve what you don’t measure. The same applies to developing a strong personal financial foundation. The key to any sound personal financial strategy is knowing what you’re spending compared to what you’re … Continue reading

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