Archive for 'Saving-Spending'
wesabe.com helps track spending
I was introduced to wasbe.com through reading an article on spending analysis. It looks like a pretty good online tool for those who need to get a handle on where their money is going. I currently use www.mint.com but may be making the switch. Here is a you tube tutorial about wasbe.com:
Posted: October 8th, 2008 under Personal Finance, Saving-Spending.
Tags: budgeting, mint.com, spending analysis, wasbe.com
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Looking for ways to save money?
With a recession looming many households across America are cutting back on spending. I came across this article on Kiplinger.com which provides a variety of ideas for saving money in the areas of investing, food, transportation, travel, utlilities, phone/ internet/ cable, credit, and entertainment. Among my favorite ideas: * Investing: Buy beaten down ETF’s & [...]
Posted: October 6th, 2008 under Saving-Spending.
Tags: money saving tips, reduce spending, save money, spending habits
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Cash strapped homeowners
I found this article on Inman news which is disturbing. According to the article 15% of US homeowners carry mortgage payments which are at least 50% of their gross monthly income. Let’s look at the math on this: Let’s take a household that makes $75,000 per year. This translates to $6,250 per month. Monthly gross [...]
Posted: September 26th, 2008 under Personal Finance, Saving-Spending.
Tags: budget, budgeting, debt to income ratio, financial responsibility, living beyond means
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