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A Mother’s Struggle Between Work And Kids

The following was written by Mrs FFB. As you may remember, before the school year started we made the decision that my wife wouldn’t return to work (in education) and instead stay home to raise the kids. Below is her rationale. Enjoy! I remember when I was in college and I had this end term [...]

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Personal Finance Resource Links 12-14-08

by Glen Craig

Welcome back to Free From Broke! Check out some great articles I’ve found around the web: Sense to Save tells us what she’d do in the event of a financial emergency. Make sure you organize your finances before the new year! Still looking for a gift? Here’s 50 frugal gifts It’s a bad market but [...]

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Is It The Right Time To Buy A House?

by Glen Craig

The long spell of inflated house prices seems to be coming to an end. Mortgage rates are getting lower. Is it the right time to buy a house?!? A recent NY Times article suggests that it may be a good time. The article mentions that this could be the buying opportunity of a lifetime. The [...]

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Personal Finance Books For The Holidays

by Glen Craig

The economy isn’t so hot these days is it? But at the same time you’re looking for some great gifts. Why not give a gift that could help someone achieve their financial freedom? There are plenty of great books out there you can give. Here are some great personal finance books that would make great [...]

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Carnival of Personal Finance #182 – Don’t Go Broke Over The Holidays Edition

by Glen Craig

Welcome to Free From Broke and the Carnival of Personal Finance - Don’t Go Broke Over The Holidays edition! If you are new to Free From Broke consider subscribing to my RSS or subscribing via email so you can keep up with my articles! With the holidays coming up it’s real tempting to go all [...]

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Free From Broke Guide To Twitter

by Glen Craig

You guys have heard of Twitter right? I’m sure you have but you might not have signed up yet. Maybe you’re not sure what it is? Maybe you don’t think it would be useful to you? Well I’m gonna tell you what it is and why you should use it! Twitter is a micro-blogging service [...]

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9 Year End Tax Savings Tips

by Glen Craig

It’s December and the year will be ending before you know it. Don’t fret, there’s still time to take advantage of some tax saving tips to make your tax burden next April a little less. Here are 9 year end tax savings tips: Max Your 401(k) If you can afford to take the paycheck hit [...]

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Free From Broke November 08 Review

by Glen Craig

November was interesting wasn’t it? We had an exciting election thought the economy has continued dwell near it’s lows. We all helped a reader out with building CD ladders. November ended with Thanksgiving which is always fun (and man is it a lot of work!) but we also learned of a tragedy on Black Friday. [...]

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8 Ways The Economic Crisis Can Be Good For You

by Glen Craig

Times are tough out there. The economy is at the forefront of the news every day. Companies that were believed to be stalwarts are turning out to be broke. Many are saying this is the worst the economy as been since the Great Depression. Is there a silver lining to this economy?!? Yes. 8 Ways [...]

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Cost Of Black Friday Is Death For Walmart Worker

by Glen Craig

Shameful. Disgusting. Sad. Sick. I don’t know. What words can accurately describe how I feel after hearing the news today. If you didn’t hear, a 34 year old man who worked at Walmart was trampled to death early this morning. Minutes before the doors officially opened anxious shoppers rushed through the doors of Walmart in [...]

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