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When it comes to major investments, buying a home definitely tops the list. There are many ways you can get a jump on preparing for your first home purchase, including starting a savings plan. But there are plenty of other smart strategies you can also implement to make your dream home a reality. Check out these seven tips from MyBanktracker.com founder and personal finance expert Alex Matjanec Read more
It seems like they are putting everything in a box these days. From water to Justin Timberlake's genitalia, you name it, they are boxing it up. It was only a matter of time before they but a Life Coach in a Box ($14.50). This great little box kit is designed to invigorate your life and help you to attain your goals. The deck features 48 cards on six themes - spirituality, work, relationships, Read more
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, April Beyer, expert relationship coach and matchmaker, gives SavvySugar an insider's look into her unique career. Helping men and women find lasting relationships for almost 14 years, she is the founder and president of Beyer & Company, a matchmaking and relationship consulting firm. She's frequently interviewed and has been seen on Dr. Phil, 20/20, and Good Read more
6 numbers you need to know to achieve financial success — Real Simple Frugal Super Bowl party ideas — Wise Bread Save money and the environment with these eco tips — AllYou Financial advice from the former First Lady of the State of New York — LearnVest An unemployed man creates a house out of shredded money — Tecca What successful women have — HuffPost Women Source: Flickr User Read more
We talk about love and money quite a bit here on Savvy, and many of you have had a go-round or two with your significant other about the topic. In a new relationship, resolving money issues means adjusting to each other’s spending and saving styles, and coming up with a system you can both live with. But as relationships grow and change, financial situations do too, and many couples find Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'm moving this summer to start law school in a different state. My boyfriend and I have been together for nearly a year and it's been long distance this entire time. He's been very proud and supportive of my acceptance and this new chapter of my life, but I'm not sure how or where he's going Read more
OnSugar blogger Beauty and the Budget shares the shocking unemployment statistics of college graduates. As a teenager, it seemed as though the next few steps in my life were going to be easy. You go to college and you get a job. That's what all of the older kids did. What I didn't know was that I would graduate college one year after the recession began and that my dream job would be even Read more
It's Data Privacy Day, so we're here to give you 10 tips to keeping your computer safe, secure, and totally private. Nothing is worse than having your computer hacked into, your personal information stolen, or becoming a victim of fraud. We've rounded up all of our best tech advice to help keep your computer protected and free from hacker malice. If you haven't implemented these 10 tidbits yet, Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children. In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, Read more
It's a new year and a new you! Fresh Start is a short series detailing 12 helpful tips to start off the year right, whether it be to advance your career or increase your financial cushion. We've already given you advice on kicking your daily deal habit, quitting caffeine, and making a call to lower your bills. Here's another way to start afresh in 2012. For those of you who have never really Read more
