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6 Smart Financial Moves That Take an Hour or Less
Tweet Share on Facebook March 5, 2012 CommentIf you’re determined to improve your financial situation this year, take just one hour out of your day to organize your finances and create a solid plan. An hour is usually all it really takes to consolidate some accounts, get in touch with creditors, and get a handle on your debt load. Taking a good look at your finances can help you create a better budget and also get some bad spending habits under control. Taking care of a few simple money-related tasks can put you on the right track financially and also help you avoid some common financial woes.
Here are six smart financial moves you can make that will take an hour or less:
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5 Easy Ways to Save at the Pump
Tweet Share on Facebook March 2, 2012 Comment (1)Here we go again. As if high unemployment and an eye-popping deficit weren’t enough, gas prices are once again on the rise. Some even predict that a gallon of petrol will top $5. So much for the Fed controlling inflation.
So what can consumers do today to reduce their cost of gas? There are, of course, long-term solutions. One can consider the gas mileage of a new car before making a purchase. I recently purchased a hybrid that gets more than 40 miles to the gallon. And one can always decide to live close to work or public transportation. But putting these big decisions aside, here are some easy ways to save at the pump without making drastic changes to your lifestyle.
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Tips for Preparing Your Taxes
Tweet Share on Facebook March 2, 2012 Comment (2)If you haven’t yet filed your taxes, here are several tips that can help ensure that your tax-preparation process goes smoothly--and reduce the chances that you make a mistake on your tax return.
Gather all your records. Get all your W-2s,1099s, and any other tax materials you have together in one place. Then review these documents to make sure you have received all of them and that they are accurate.
