Do you lie?
I was taught that lying can be appropriate in certain situations. These “white lies”, as we call them, often keep the zen flowing in relationships, while other times, they can help encourage others and give them the much needed confidence to improve themselves.

But we go too far. We really do, especially when it comes to money matters.

Did I Tell You Your Savings Rate SUCK?

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I’m careless, but it was worth all the marks I lost in those Math tests during my school years.

Many of us come up with brilliant ideas all the time, but we stop ourselves from acting on them because we think it’s just not good enough. We want to perfect the blueprint first, but it often ends up failing because our master plan is forever gathering dust within our brain.

I hate to break it to you, because your idea probably isn’t perfect, and it’s probably not good enough. But so what? Start anyway. It’s not good enough… yet.
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When someone refers to a 0% credit card, it’s either a 0% balance transfer credit card or a 0% purchase card. Both credit cards offer special promotional rates; however, it is essential to understand the difference between the two so you don’t end up getting stuck with unexpected fees and interest charges.
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As tax season kicks into high gear, you are likely to see a number of commercials touting the virtues of a tax refund advance. This can be a tempting proposition. You go in, have your tax return prepared, and the nice folks cut you a refund check right there. Otherwise, you could get your money between two weeks and two months later depending on how you choose to receive your refund by check or direct deposit.
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Contrary to what you hear on the Internet, women aren’t really looking for men who are willing to shell out huge sums of money on a date. Sure, it’s nice to get treated now and again, but most young women realize that the men they date are trying to make ends meet too. That means that with a little creativity, you can really impress even if money isn’t a big part of the equation.
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Many people wish that prices would be low all year long, but not me. When prices fluctuate, there’s more incentives for retailers to discount prices to below what’s possible otherwise, so it benefits those who take the time to research. Today’s article is from a guest author, who wants to share with us 10 dates that you should know if you want to save some money.

Last spring, I bought a lot of lawn equipment and I paid top retail price.  I wasn’t really thinking about it, because I needed it to keep my lawn manicured, and in Florida, one week is the difference between a nice looking yard and a jungle.  Then in the fall, I noticed that the prices of lawn mowers, edgers, and hand tools were all on sale.  The demand for lawn equipment is much lower in the fall than it is in the spring, so retailers are looking to unload inventory to make room for new models next year.
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