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If financial fitness starts with making and saving money, Smart Money is about learning how to make those savings grow. Here at The Budget Diet we have full categories and resources on:
Every year, people make resolutions for the changes they wish to implement in the coming year. Many resolutions center on personal goals such as weight loss or learning a new language. Many times, people do not have, being budget conscious uppermost in their minds. Many people, in fact, have New Year’s resolutions of earning more … Read more
We’re always looking to save a buck or two. From clipping coupons for 12 cents off a can of beans or driving an half-mile up the road to save 2 cents per gallon gasoline, some might call such tactics absurd. But any budget conscious person knows that it’s the little changes that really add up. … Read more
Family budgets have been constrained the last several years due to the poor economy. While not much extra money may be coming in, parents still need to look to the future and try to save for a child’s college education. There are some strategies families with a limited budget should consider to set aside funds … Read more
Now the ball has dropped signaling the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012, many adults will be spending some time re-evaluating their lives and thinking about a change. For some of them that change could mean going back to college to pursue that unfinished degree or to earn another. Only now, the carefree … Read more
The first thing to do after an accident is to be sure that everyone involved is alright. Later on, a top concern is how much your insurance rates will increase. The general answer depends on several factors. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, typical factors to determine insurance rates may include: who is … Read more
Just about any new purchase of technology comes with the option of an extended warranty. Yes, products do carry their own warranty from the manufacturer, but it often isn’t all-inclusive and only a limited number of items are included. In order to take advantage of the warranty the item must be shipped back to the … Read more
The modern uncertainty over tomorrow’s retirement is unprecedented. Little can be done to make yourself completely confident in any decision you make for reasons that are simply out of your control. As far as what’s in your control, there’s little reason why you shouldn’t be utilizing free tools that exist to help those planning for … Read more
Despite receiving a lot of negative publicity, payday loans are big business and demand for them has quadrupled over the last four years. But what are payday loans? And are they really as bad as people make them out to be? What is a payday loan? In short, payday loans are unsecured, high interest loans … Read more
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While the prospect of buying a new car can certainly be exciting, trying to negotiate the best price can also be daunting. Using a few smart tips and techniques can help you to negotiate the best price on your next new car. The most important step you can take to help you obtain the lowest … Read more