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spending: The Economic Story Behind the Statistics - 02/09/10 12:24 AM
We keep hearing that the economy is improving and about the statistics to back up the claim. Personal incomes rose, but unemployment held steady. Consumer spending increased, but not as much as expected. The economy grew at an impressive 5.7 percent in the last quarter of 2009, but most economists expect … (2 comments)

spending: Lowering Necessary Expenses to Improve Your Lifestyle - 10/09/08 12:25 AM
As living costs (along with seemingly every other cost these days) continue to climb, many people are finding their budgets getting tighter and tighter, and are looking for ways to cut their necessary costs each month. Things like electricity, rent and grocery bills can't go unpaid, but there are ways to … (3 comments)

spending: How to Avoid Over-Spending - 08/20/08 01:33 AM
Sticking to a budget can be extremely difficult particularly if your finances are tight and you aren't inclined to be particularly organized or disciplined. Never fear, even those of us who aren't prone to budgeting can do it successfully, so long as we know how to stay on track. True, that's … (5 comments)

spending: How to Avoid Pain at the Pump - 08/07/08 01:00 AM
Rising gas prices along with general increases in cost of living across the board are forcing many people to tighten their budgets and cut excess spending. In order to maintain a certain standard of living, people everywhere are looking for new ways to stretch their paychecks and make ends meet. While … (10 comments)

 

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