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Emily Guy Birken is a freelance writer and mother who loves to share tips on managing the family budget and other personal finance tips. You can find her musings on parenting and life at The SAHMnambulist.

Unusual Ways to Get Money Fast

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We could all use a little extra cash. But between working your full-time job, family time, and all your other commitments, who has time to work a traditional part-time job? Luckily, there are plenty ... Read More about Unusual Ways to Get Money Fast

How to Save Money for a Car You’ll Love

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For many Americans, it may seem as though living with a car payment is the only way to ensure that you have safe, reliable transportation. But you can save money and pay cash for a car you’ll love — ... Read More about How to Save Money for a Car You’ll Love

How to Acquire Baby Clothes for Less

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One of the joys of impending parenthood is getting to stroll through the baby clothing aisle of your local department store, exclaiming over and over how cute and tiny each outfit is. Unfortunately, ... Read More about How to Acquire Baby Clothes for Less



Financial Tips for Unmarried Couples

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According to census data, 7.5 million unmarried couples were living together in 2010. While many of the relationships between these unmarried partners do not last or lead to marriage, it is becoming ... Read More about Financial Tips for Unmarried Couples

3 Home Additions That Will Raise Your Insurance Rates

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One of the joys (and headaches) of home ownership is embarking on the remodeling projects that will turn your house into your dream home. While no one expects an addition or a remodel to their ... Read More about 3 Home Additions That Will Raise Your Insurance Rates

What to Expect When You Stop Paying Your Bills

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If your debts are piling up and you are feeling overwhelmed, simply not paying your bills may seem like an easy solution. It’s certainly the path of least resistance. But not paying your bills will ... Read More about What to Expect When You Stop Paying Your Bills

Keep Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions with Behavioral Economics

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In the first few days of January, it seems as if the New Year is nothing but potential. You tell yourself that this year is the one when you’ll finally get out of debt/maximize your retirement ... Read More about Keep Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions with Behavioral Economics



An Introduction to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities

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There are thousands and thousands of different ways you can invest your money, everything from the stock market to llama farms. As you probably know, not all investments are created equally, and not ... Read More about An Introduction to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities

Using a Personal Loan to Pay off Credit Card Debt

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If you have fairly good credit but high balances on your credit cards, it may seem like a great idea to take out a personal loan to pay off those cards. But depending on your debt payoff plan, using a ... Read More about Using a Personal Loan to Pay off Credit Card Debt



Unexpected Rental Property Expenses – Make Your Rental Profitable

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My husband and I started thinking about purchasing a rental property when the house across the street from us took forever to sell. The price was something we could afford, and the interest rates are ... Read More about Unexpected Rental Property Expenses – Make Your Rental Profitable

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