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Money trends and fun factsThis week is America Saves Week. In honor of the week, you can take a few easy, and relatively painless, steps to save. The money you save could be put into savings. Also, many of the changes you make are not only frugal, but healthier too! If you are a coke or coffee drinker try […]
With the New Year come many resolutions. Most of us have at least one resolution that is financial in nature. In Michelle Singletary’s latest column, “Facing the Truth of Your Financial Situation”, she lists five of her favorite financial fibs that we often tell ourselves that keep us from reaching our financial goals. They are: 1. I […]
As we have already discussed, health and wealth are closely related because healthier individuals miss work less and are also more productive and energetic. Well, before you make your resolution to actually use that gym membership you pay for, consider canceling it all together! “Now that would save some money,” you might think, “but then […]
With 2010 coming to a close, many people are looking toward a healthier and more frugal 2011. In fact, two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions year after year are to become a healthier individual and to improve one’s finances. Health and wealth can go hand in hand. Studies show that healthier individuals miss […]
Next week marks the first week in national scholarship month. The month of November is devoted to raising students’ awareness of possible means for financial aid that are not detrimental to the student’s financial wellbeing. This means being scholarships. National scholarship month is sponsored by The National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA), which promotes student access […]
Here is a list of five bad habits that could save you money each year if you quit. Some of these habits are also bad for your health, but all are bad for your pocketbook. Soft drinks – If you drink one soft drink a day at $1.50 each that is $547.50 a year! If […]
We have discussed before the close relationship between physical health and financial wellbeing. When you are healthy, you spend less on doctor’s visits, medications and much much more! One of the best ways to a healthier mind and body is yoga – and September is national yoga month. Get started by visiting http://www.yogamonth.org/ to learn […]