http://budgeting.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-08T15:42:20Z Wed, 08 May 2013 15:42:20 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/05/14/should-you-try-to-be-mortgage-free.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/od/budgeting_websites_books/a/Shari-Olefson.htm">Shari Olefson</a> is a lawyer, but she's not thinking about standing in a courtroom right now. 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If I had begun saving at age 18, I'd be light-years ahead of where I am now.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/05/08/save-for-retirement-as-early-as-possible.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/05/08/save-for-retirement-as-early-as-possible.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 15:42:20 +0000 2013-05-08T15:42:20Z http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/05/02/sell-in-may-and-go-away.htm <p>There's a saying on Wall Street: "sell in May and go away." That old cliche implies that the stock market tends to rise from January through May, but acts sluggish during the summer, so you might as well sell your gains in May and relax throughout the hottest months of the year.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/05/02/sell-in-may-and-go-away.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/05/02/sell-in-may-and-go-away.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 08:13:14 +0000 2013-05-02T08:13:14Z http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/26/rental-property.htm <p>Interested in venturing into rental property investing? </p> <p>Owning a rental can be a good source of passive income, but you need to make sure you're buying the right house. Here are two formulas for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/od/budget_home/a/Rental-Property-Investing-For-Beginners.htm">beginner rental property owners</a>. Enjoy the article and leave a comment with your rental property story!</p> http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/26/rental-property.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:08:06 +0000 2013-04-26T18:08:06Z http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/25/moving-from-two-incomes-to-one.htm <p>Are you thinking about becoming a one-income household ... but you're not sure exactly how to prepare for the huge change? Here are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/od/one_income/a/5-Action-Items-For-New-Single-income-Households.htm">5 tips for couples who are transitioning into a single-income household</a>. Read the article, and leave comments below to share your tips for moving from two incomes to one! </p> http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/25/moving-from-two-incomes-to-one.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:52:15 +0000 2013-04-25T14:52:15Z http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/25/whats-life-insurance.htm <p>Maybe you've seen commercials or advertisements for life insurance, but you're not sure exactly what it is -- or why you'd need it. </p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/od/budget_definitions/a/What-Is-Life-Insurance.htm">What is life insurance,</a> anyway? What types of insurance plans are out there? Who needs it, and who doesn't? Find out in this latest article. </p> http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/25/whats-life-insurance.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:49:42 +0000 2013-04-25T14:49:42Z http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/22/teaching-kids-to-budget-and-save.htm <p>When Mary Hunt started raising her two sons, Jeremy and Josh, she did exactly what many new moms do: she spoiled them.</p> <p>She bought them clothes, toys, gifts -- anything they wanted. They wore the best clothes. Their Little League teams had the best snacks. They brought the most expensive toys to other childrens' birthday parties, impressing their friends (and their friends' parents).</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/22/teaching-kids-to-budget-and-save.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/22/teaching-kids-to-budget-and-save.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:47:27 +0000 2013-04-22T10:47:27Z http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/16/free-apps-that-help-you-save.htm <p>Want to download some FREE apps on your smartphone or tablet that can help you save money, manage your budget and even check your credit score? </p> <p>Check out this list of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/od/budgeting_apps/a/6-Apps-That-Help-You-Save.htm">six popular free apps</a> that ultimately help your bottom line. Then leave a comment sharing your favorite money-saving apps!</p> http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/16/free-apps-that-help-you-save.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:23:58 +0000 2013-04-16T22:23:58Z http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/12/prioritizing-your-budget.htm <p>Are you unsure about how to prioritize the competing financial interests in your life? </p> <p>From retirement to buying a new car, from college savings to paying down debt, your finances are pulled in a hundred different directions. Learn <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgeting.about.com/od/Why_Budget/a/How-To-Prioritize-Your-Budget.htm">how to prioritize</a> in this new article. </p> http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/12/prioritizing-your-budget.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:10:00 +0000 2013-04-12T14:10:00Z http://budgeting.about.com/b/2013/04/05/pay-taxes.htm <p>Imagine: you sit down your computer to file your taxes. 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