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4 Simple Steps to Saving Money with the iBotta App

by Jonathan 09.06.2012

I was recently contacted by the creators of an awesome new smart phone app called iBotta. I had the fortunate opportunity to sit through a live demonstration of how the app works. If you use a smart phone, I am about to share with you how you can save and earn money just by purchasing [...]

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11 Money Saving Tips for New Parents

by Jonathan 08.09.2012
Money Saving Tips for new Parents

Having a new baby is a stressful time in anyone’s life. Not only do you have to get used to sharing your home with a new little person, you are likely facing at least 18 years of expenses. While there’s nothing you can do now (except save!) to prepare for the field trips, new cars, [...]

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10 Tips on How to Save Money Starting Today

by Jonathan 01.08.2012
how to save money

It is always a good idea to evaluate your spending habits. Sometimes when times are good we get away from the financial disciplines that we so desperately need. When times are tough, we suddenly have an interest in where our money is going. Regardless of the situation that you currently find yourself in, I want [...]

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5 Simple Tips for Becoming Self Employed

by Jonathan 12.09.2011
Becoming self employed

Becoming self employed can both excite you and scare you at the same time. For thrill seekers and risk takers there is no greater joy. However, once the newness wears off and you begin to get into a new routine, panic can sometimes enter in. We often find ourselves extremely busy. The day moves fast [...]

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3 Money Habits That Will Never Fail You

by Jonathan 07.19.2011
Credit Card

Change is all around us. My father in law recently took his computer in for repairs and they asked how old his computer was. He responded, “about 5 years old.” The computer guy’s response “Man, that is ancient.” Our cell phones become obsolete in 24 months. We have to have the latest gadget. Even when [...]

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Get Me Out of Debt!

by Jonathan 06.24.2011
Credit cards - Get me out of debt

Get me out of debt! Have you ever felt that way before? Living a debt free lifestyle takes determination and discipline. Every week we get those nice empty checks from our credit card company that promise to take away the immediate pain that we feel from whatever current financial bind we are in. We know [...]

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Best Self Help Financial Books

by Jonathan 06.17.2011
Dave Ramsey - Best Self Help Financial Books

Getting a grip on your personal financial situation is very important. Too many times we neglect this area in our lives. Getting solid financial advice can improve your life and your money. What are the best self help financial books? Today, we will explore a few of my favorite personal finance books. The reason finances [...]

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Money Saving Ideas: My Favorite of All Time!

by Jonathan 11.04.2009

As most of you know I have been on a quest to discover money saving ideas over the last year. I am not a naturally stingy type person by nature, in fact, I am more spontaneous and care free. At the same time, when you start to see how much of your hard earned money [...]

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My Top 5 Online Money Making Ideas

by Jonathan 11.02.2009

I’d like to let you know that the old days are over! Since the dawn of the Internet, people have scratched their heads wondering if making money online was a real possibility. There are many money making ideas out there, but you have to be able to see truth from fiction. This blog is dedicated [...]

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21 Simple Ideas to Get Cash Fast for an Emergency Fund

by Jonathan 10.21.2009

Time to get creative! If money is tight and you need to be able to get cash fast, then I have a useful list for you to use. The first step toward creating the right money habits is to bank a $1000 Emergency Fund. This is the first step that Dave Ramsey and his Total [...]

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