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Is That Cheap Term Life Policy Really Cheap

Is That Cheap Term Life Policy Really Cheap

Are Cheap Term Life Policies The Real Deal?

Finding Cheap Term Life with Value!

If you watch TV at all, you must have seen several advertisements for low cost term life insurance policies. They usually show a happy an attractive family. The husband and wife talk about how they want to provide for their family’s security with life insurance. Then they go on to talk about the fabulous deal they got on a term life policy.

Those rates always sound really great, but are they the real term life insurance rates you would get? And if you did get them, would those policies be the best ones?

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July 26 2010 | Posted in insurance | Read More »

How To Afford Health Insurance

How To Afford Health Insurance

Can You Afford Health Insurance ?

How To Afford Health Care

Bear with me. This article is a little complex. I do have a lot of experience with this topic, but since my audience is diverse, I have to answer the question for different types of people. I will assume that most people who are reading this are from the millions of Americans who lack group medical benefits. Some of you may have a group health plan at work, and that is usually your best option. However, I do understand that these days, that some employers expect the employees to kick in a large share of that too.

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July 24 2010 | Posted in insurance | Read More »

Quotes On Saving Money – Inspiration for The Frugal Life

Quotes On Saving Money – Inspiration for The Frugal Life

Need Some Quotes On Saving Money By Famous People?

Saving Money Quotes

Saving Money Quotes

The next time you need some inspiration to pack away your credit cards, or just a good line to use on your kids, you can consult these famous quotes on being frugal!

Ben Franklin was pretty well known for his thouughts on the subject.

  • A penny saved is a penny earned
  • If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting -

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July 23 2010 | Posted in Saving Money | Read More »

Car and Homeowners Policy Discounts Can Save You Money!

Car and Homeowners Policy Discounts Can Save You Money!

Do You Need to Cover an Auto and a Home?

House and Car Insurance

House and Car Insurance

One of the best tips ever for finding cheaper car insurance and cheaper homeowners insurance is very simple! Many insurers know they save money on marketing and administration by getting you to give them all of their business. They are ready and willing to pass along substantial discounts with auto home insurance discounts!

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July 9 2010 | Posted in insurance | Read More »

What Debt Is Good Debt?

What Debt Is Good Debt?

Is Any Debt A Good Debt?

Is Debt OK?

Is Debt OK?

We talk a lot about paying off debt. We really hate high credit card balances because they tend to be for things that are not really tangible or long lasting, and those rates can really run out of control. There has been a lot of talk about the mortgage crisis, but I am sure that credit cards have gotten a lot more people in financial trouble with little to show for their expenses.

Emergency Credit

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June 16 2010 | Posted in Pay Off Debt | Read More »

Save Money On Office Lunches with a Brown Bag Alternative

Save Money On Office Lunches with a Brown Bag Alternative

lunch

Office Lunches are a Big Money Leak

I know tha when I worked in an office that was far from home, enjoying lunch out was something I really looked forward to. I needed that break from my cubicle or office, and it was also nice to get together with coworkers to bond a little bit. But those lunches out got expensive. That $5 a day started turning into $10 a day or more. So when my budget got tight, it was hard to justify spending $200 a month on lunch time restaurant meals.

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June 12 2010 | Posted in Saving Money | Read More »

Frugal Business Ideas – Thrift Shop

Frugal Business Ideas – Thrift Shop

Start a Frugal Business Helping Other People Be Frugal

shopOne great idea for a low cost business start up, that actually does well during tough economic times, is a thrift shop. There is a famous article and ebook on tgtbt.com about a woman who started her thrift shop for the $900 she had left in her bank account after she lost her job. And there was a happy ending because she had her business in the black within 6 weeks!

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April 8 2010 | Posted in Frugal Business | Read More »

Ways To Save Money This Month

Ways To Save Money This Month

Simple Ways to Save Money This Month on Bills

Mailbox with flagIs there anybody you know who doesn’t want to save more money? Everybody I talk to feels the pressure from the recent economic downturn. The banks are paying a lot less interest on our savings accounts and CDs while they are charging a lot more for our credit card debt. Many of us have watched our retirement account values sink while our jobs and businesses have become less stable. So what we need are some way to reduce our monthly bills so we can save money every month.

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March 15 2010 | Posted in Saving Money | Read More »

Frugal Tips for Saving Money on Car Insurance Premiums

Frugal Tips for Saving Money on Car Insurance Premiums

Saving Money on Auto Insurance Premiums with Top Car Insurance Companies

Who doesn’t want to stretch their paycheck these days? And since most of us need to buy car insurance, that bill carwreckseems like a popular place to start. You probably need auto insurance, but you do not need to overpay for this important coverage. On the other hand, be wary of saving a few bucks by cutting your coverage. This can cause more problems in the long run.

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March 13 2010 | Posted in insurance | Read More »

Leave More Money Behind and Avoid Inheritance Taxes

Leave More Money Behind and Avoid Inheritance Taxes

How To Multiple Your Inheritance While Avoiding Taxes

While we are doing our retirement planning, most of us also consider the next generation. We would all like to leave grandpadaughtermoney behind to our spouses, kids, grandkids, or even a favorite charity. It is our way of trying to do some good, even after we have left this world behind. For middle class people, the problem of taking care of our retirement needs, while trying to leave an estate, is a tough and common dilemna. We consider products like annuities to provide income for our golden years, but as we think of ourselves, we do not want to leave others out of our thoughts.

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February 26 2010 | Posted in insurance | Read More »