Category Archives: SAVING MONEY

Roth Vs Traditional 401k’s and IRAs: Should you Convert?

“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” -Cervantes, Don Quixote, Pt. I. Ch. IV Although you won’t find it yet in Webster or Dictionary.com, “Rothify” is a word you’ll be hearing more of in 2013. According … Continue reading

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How Safe is Your Money? FDIC Insurance and Fractional Reserve Banking

“You’re thinking of this place all wrong… as if I had the money back in a safe. The money’s not here. Your money’s in Joe’s house…right next to yours. And in the Kennedy house, and Mrs. Macklin’s house, and a … Continue reading

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The Truth about Saving (and How to Save MORE Money)

“Start Thy Purse to Fattening.” -George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon Saving money takes discipline, commitment, and motivation, but it is entirely possible to do on almost any income. As a matter of fact, people who amass great … Continue reading

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Saving Right: Is Your Emergency Fund Prepared for Opportunities?

“The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” -Benjamin Disraeli The Best Way to Save Money Only three years before the Great Depression started with the stock market crash … Continue reading

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Health Savings Accounts: Earn Healthy Financial Returns with an HSA

“Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are IRAs on steroids.” – Paul Zane Pilzer, economist, author, entrepreneur, professor. This month, we continue to explore health and wealth. Last week, we examined FSAs (or Flexible Spending Accounts/Arrangements), a tax-slashing employee benefit that most … Continue reading

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Enjoy the Season without Sabotaging Your Savings: Holiday Survival Tips for Your Budget

“Oh, for the good old days when people would stop Christmas shopping when they ran out of money.” ~Author Unknown The holidays are a time for goodwill, meaningful celebrations, and time with the ones you love. Unfortunately, it’s also a … Continue reading

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Announcing: Guide to Financial Peace Radio!

The “No BS Money Guy” Todd Strobel and Kim Butler from Partners for Prosperity, Inc. have teamed up to present the Guide to Financial Peace program on Blog Talk Radio! We’re excited to share with you our episodes from our … Continue reading

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