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Personal Finance By The Book

My Answer to Reader: Do the Math and Leave Your 401(k) Alone

May 9, 2011 by Joe Plemon 15 Comments

A reader recently wrote the following comment on my post 4 Reasons You Should Not Use Your 401k to Pay Off Your Credit Card so I have pasted both the comment and my answer, hoping that you readers will help scrutinize my logic and point out any flaws you may notice.  Obviously, I made some […]

Filed Under: Investing, Life Planning, Retirement

Want a Financial Certification? Got One Year?

May 6, 2011 by Tim 2 Comments

In today’s competitive world of business, having certifications can help you to stand apart from the crowd.  In my opinion, experience usually trumps certifications, but that shouldn’t keep anyone from pursuing higher education and working towards a new certification.  Whether you’re finishing school with a business degree, getting started in the financial industry, or exploring […]

Filed Under: Self Improvement

9 Non-extreme Grocery Coupon Tips

May 4, 2011 by Joe Plemon 25 Comments

I am sure you have read about extreme couponers: people who after scanning, scrutinizing, analyzing and clipping, can buy a car load of groceries for pennies.  I salute these dedicated savers, but if you are not that person, don’t ignore coupons altogether. We are talking free money here, so give these simple, non-extreme tips a […]

Filed Under: Dollars and Sense

Purchasing a Foreclosure or Short Sale? — Things to Consider

April 25, 2011 by Tim 6 Comments

Purchasing a Foreclosure or Short Sale? Things to Consider

A recent article in Money magazine about purchasing a home through a short sale or foreclosure really piqued my interest.  With over one million unsold foreclosures and 550,000 probable short sales, the market is full of buying opportunities.  To add to those numbers, RealtyTrac predicted that another 1.4 million properties would be added to these […]

Filed Under: Investing

How Higher Oil Prices Are Costing You — And How to Cope

April 22, 2011 by Joe Plemon 9 Comments

As you budget for the rising oil prices, you are likely considering only the extra money you will need for gasoline or heating your home. However, because the costs of other products and services are dictated by the price of oil, you will need to adjust accordingly.  Here are some examples:

Filed Under: Budgeting

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