Category Archives: budget

Savings 101

It is estimated that 3 out of 5 people make New Year’s resolutions each year to save money and only a fraction accomplish those goals.  The reason this number is so low is simple.  People set unrealistic goals.  Saving money is a great goal and achievable for everyone regardless whether you who are living paychecks [...]

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26 Tips to Save on Spring Break 2013

Spring break is around the corner and you’re ready to chill. But while you’ve been slaving away to pass your midterms, you haven’t made any plans – and you don’t have much money. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. A good spring break doesn’t require a ton of cash: a place to go, a way [...]

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Tax Changes

We all remember the “fiscal cliff” looming toward the end of December.  Well, as we all recall from nonstop media coverage it had been resolved just in time.  Now the questions remain what on earth happened?  What are the tax changes and will it affect me?  The unanswered questions now have an answer.  Keep in [...]

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Ask American Debt Counceling

American Debt Counseling is committed to helping our clients to the best of our ability.  We want to take that commitment a step further by asking you, our readers and clients, what your financial questions are.  We understand that many of you reading have questions that you would love an answer to but don’t know [...]

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Tips for Investing!

Tips for Investing Get out of debt.  Prior to investing you should control your spending habits.  Pay down any existing balances on credit cards.  The smaller balances will let you have more liquid cash in case the unexpected happens. Take your time.  Never buy or sell all at once.  It is recommended to buy or [...]

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What are my investment options?

Investment Options Mutual Funds Mutual funds are a popular investment vehicle.  They do carry a risk; however it is still considered one of the safer investments.  A mutual fund is overseen by a professional who will invest in numerous securities.  The reason this investment vehicle is one of the safer choices is because of diversification.  [...]

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Tax Season Has Arrived!

Tax Season Has Arrived   It is Tax Season again!  By now everyone should have received their documents for taxes.  Employers are required to mail out all W-2’s and other tax documents by January 31.  Those people who have not opened their tax information yet, keep in mind that there is a deadline of April [...]

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Enjoy a Summer of Savings on 20 Things To Do With The Family

Summer is no fun if it puts you in debt for the rest of the year. Below are 20 ways to share the good times at great prices or for free. Summer movie night: Now until August 31, General Mills is offering free $12 movie tickets. Purchase two specially marked boxes and enter the codes online to [...]

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SAVE: Choose the Best Savings Account for You

In a recent national study, nearly three in four Americans surveyed reported having a savings account, money market account or certificate of deposit (CDs). CDs do not allow for as easy access to your money as the other types of savings accounts since they require the deposit of a fixed sum of money for a [...]

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Ten Ways to Save on Filling Your Tank

With the average price of gas more than $1 higher than this time last year, American consumers are feeling the pain at the pump as more of their income goes to keeping their cars on the road. Here are 10 money-saving tips from the U.S. Department of Energy for everyone fed up with filling up [...]

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