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Can You Use an Extra $2,000?Could you use an extra $2,000? Save up to that amount -- or even more -- by making some small financial changes this year.
When you make minor modifications, you barely notice them, but by the end of the year, you could have more cash on hand because of the savings, says Andrea Woroch, a consumer adviser based in Santa Barbara, Calif.She advises consumers to take a look at small expenses that tend to drain the budget and then determine how to reduce or eliminate them. "It makes you a smarter shopper," Woroch says.Here are seven ways money experts say you can save money, give yourself a $2,000 raise and boost your cash cushion.Get Free TextingLet free text-messaging applications, such as textPlus (available on iPhone and Android devices), take the place of the text-messaging plan on your smartphone, says Andrea Woroch, a consumer adviser based in Santa Barbara, Calif.Other free alternatives include Google Voice and Kik, which have apps that run on multiple sma...Most of us clinked champagne glasses this New Year’s Eve and resolved to change a behavior and improve our well being in 2012. But now, it’s almost the end of Januar...
This year, college students face new rules in the financial aid arena. Those applying for grant aid and federal student loans in 2012 will be affected by several cha...
“The Boomer” is a column written for adults nearing retirement age and those already in their “golden years.” It will also promote reader interaction by posting e-ma...
A New Year's resolution is never easy to keep. But at least one of these is likely to be on someone's list -- and all but forgotten in short order within days or wee...
If your new year’s resolutions included “get a new job” or “jump start your career,” it’s not something that can be done overnight like losing weight (just kidding)....
The New Year is here with a promise of new beginnings—here are five resolutions every taxpayer should make this year:I will check with my accountant if I have a majo...
If your 2011 financial history involved a string of late payments, dealing with foreclosure, or having accounts go to collections, your credit score probably took a ...
Boomers watched their nest eggs take a substantial hit over the last three years, but some experts are saying 2012 will be rife with opportunities to get savings bac...
This holiday season, I had a chance to catch up with some members of my extended family. I learned that a musician cousin of mine (let's call him Mark) had recently ...
Even in the face of a feeble labor market and uncertain economic environment, American workers are fedup enough with their work situation and looking to make a chang...
As 2012 rolls in and college students gear up to return to campus after winter break, now is the time for them to get organized and make this year the one to get the...
The first week of 2012 I met with a life coaching client I’ve been working with since September 2011. He’s been making steady progress on his goals and, in fact, wro...
Growing up is tough enough without the worries of your financial future, so Money101 is here for you. E-mail us your questions and let us take off some of the press...
If you are experiencing financial hardship, it may seem like paying off your debt is an impossible task. However, you can regain control of your finances before the ...
Retirement-planning solutions tend to focus on which savings vehicle or asset allocation mix will be most effective, while sidestepping the elephant in the room: Ame...
For most people, every new payday represents two opportunities: an opportunity to save and an opportunity to squander. The question is, will you safely put away your...
By Chantal King for Dollar Stretcher"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tony RobbinsI want you to make a list of your dreams. W...
The gifts have been unwrapped, the trees are long gone and the decorations are packed away, but there is still one remaining hint of the holidays: credit card bills....
You've resolved to improve your financial situation this year. Maybe you want to pay off a loan, knock off some credit card debt or boost your credit score. Way to g...
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