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Budget Management Software and Secrets to Budgeting Success
by Angela Szesciorka on 11/8/2007
The major difference between people ruled by money worries and people in control of their financial destiny is that dreaded 6-letter word: BUDGET. Starting and maintaining a budget are hurdles many cannot overcome, and for that reason, they are forever struggling, living paycheck to paycheck. Here are five easy-to-follow steps that will help you get your budget and finances in order ASAP.

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Personal Budget Management: Buying a Timeshare
by Mint.com on 7/3/2007
Timeshares are a form of vacation property ownership where the use and costs of running the resort are shared among owners. They can be a suitable purchase for some people and a very poor purchasing decision for many people. It is definitely a purchase consumers should take extra care in, as it can easily be a long term financial commitment! In the story here, our train wreck submitter shares their experiences on buying a timeshare.

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Home budget: Affordable and Cheap Dates
by Cap on 6/15/2007
Young. In Love. And a thin wallet. Actually, scratch that. You don’t need to be young, in love, or even have a thin wallet to enjoy cheap, affordable, and fun dates. Here’s a list of ideas you can try out for a fun day/night with that special someone.

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Budgeting Your Money: Avoid Spending Into a Stressful Financial Life
by Mint.com on 6/5/2007
I’ve always loved to shop, and I think a lot of women and men can identify with the lure of shiny new things. Unfortuantely, I was never one with strong personal budget management skills. While in college and shortly after, I was with a man who made less money then myself.
He’s generally conservative [...]

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