What Would You Do If Your Spouse Died?

by Miranda

There are few things in life as traumatizing as the death of a spouse. Whether your spouse passes suddenly, in an accident, or suffers from a long-standing illness, it’s hard to face life without your companion and partner. And one of the most difficult things to work through is the money. When you lose a [...]

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What Is the True Cost of Leasing a Car

by Melissa

The car dealership makes leasing sound so appealing. You can drive a new car every three years, the majority of your car maintenance is covered under the lease, your monthly payments will be lower than if you were buying, and at the end of your lease term, turn the keys back in and start the [...]

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Mint.com Review – Manage Your Money Online Free

by Glen Craig

Having trouble tracking and managing your finances? Maybe you need a little help! There are web based financial management tools that can help you get the job done if that’s where you need to go. At the top of the list is Mint.com. Should you try it and see if it can help with your [...]

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Government Won’t Shutdown (For Now) and Links

by Kevin Mulligan

Congress narrowly passed a $1 trillion spending bill that will fund the running of our federal government through September 2012. Our elected officials have put off yet again a long term fix and instead relied on short term band-aids.  However, we have at least avoided the last minute rushed deal and downgrade of the United [...]

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Senate Passes Bill to Extend Payroll Tax Cut Temporarily (and Other Provisions)

by Glen Craig

On December 17th, after what were characterized as more heated, intense negotiations, Republicans and Democrats in Senate came to a compromise that extends the payroll tax cuts for just two months.  The House still needs to pass the bill, then it’s up to the President to sign the bill. The Obama Administration wanted further cuts [...]

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What is a Mutual Fund Prospectus?

by Guest

Mutual funds can appear about as logical as jumbo shrimp to the millions of people who have 401(k)’s, IRAs, and other investments that include these funds. If you’re like many investors, you only have a vague idea how these funds work.  Although there is a lot to evaluate when you’re choosing the funds that will [...]

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Unemployment Extensions In Jeopardy – What Long Term Jobless Should Consider Doing

by Briana

Congress is racing against the clock to renew extended unemployment benefits. Democrats in the House and Senate would like to renew the current program, allowing the unemployed in the hardest hit states like California and Illinois, to collect unemployment insurance for a maximum of 99 weeks. If the GOP’s plan goes through, these states will [...]

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Tips for Holiday Tipping

by Miranda

This week, I’m reviewing all of the people who provide me with services, and figuring out how much to tip them.  The following are my tips for holiday tipping. At holiday time, it’s appropriate to tip service providers that you see on a regular basis.  And avoiding services in December in order to weasel out [...]

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What About a Gift-Less Christmas?

by Guest

It’s quite possible, even though we are well into December, that you have not started your Holiday gift shopping. You are probably wondering who should be getting a gift, what budgets you are expected to spend, and who should get what exactly. What about the notion of not buying anything for anyone? I’m sure the [...]

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Win a $50 Amex Gift Card from GoBankingRates.com at Free From Broke!

by Glen Craig

It’s holiday shopping season, so what better time to host a $50 Amex Gift Card giveaway here on Free From Broke?!  One of my favorite financial websites – GoBankingRates.com – is sponsoring this fabulous giveaway just in time for the holidays. If you don’t already know, Go Banking Rates is an online resource for anyone [...]

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