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Articles by Terry Rigg
 
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Your Checking Account
Checking accounts are an absolute necessity these days. You can either have a checking account or run to the bank or other outlet for money orders. Many people pay for almost everything with a check including groceries, gas, clothes and a long list of other things. When you add an ATM card to this picture, your chances for a potential problem is greatly enhanced.
 
Money is a Family Affair
If you are single and don't have kids this tip won't mean much to you. For the rest of us that have others to consider when making money decisions it just may make things a little easier.
 
Are You Afraid of a Budget
There's that horrifying word. The one that makes so many people cringe at it's very utterance. It seems like they could make a very good spooky movie with the title "You Have To BUDGET!"
 
Money Worries?
If you are worrying about your money problems it's time to STOP IT NOW! Easier said than done, huh.
 
Budgeting when Your Paycheck Varies
How can you decide how much you have for bills and expenses when your paycheck varies from one payday to the next? That's a question a lot of people struggle with.
 
10 Things You Should Know About Credit Cards
Maybe these 10 items may answer some questions you have about using credit cards. Make sure to check out the link in #6.
 
Your Consumer Rights
If you have ever fallen behind on your debts you already know that dealing with your creditors can be a hassle. Sometimes it can be downright humiliating. It doesn't have to be that way.
 
How to Stick to Your Budget
Let's face it. The day-to-day drudgery of trying to figure out how to best spend your money isn't the most interesting aspect of our lives.
Let me see if I can make the budget process a little more appealing to you.
 
Paying Your Bills On Time 
You've heard it before. "You always have to pay your bills on time or it will hurt your credit rating". The fact is that not paying your bills on time can also cost you a bunch of money.
The last time I checked being late on a credit card payment can cost you as much as $29 each time. In some cases this is more than the payment.
 
Living On What's Left
Let's talk about how much money you have to cover your household expenses after you pay all of those bills. Your household expenses would include your groceries, car gas, school lunches, and all of the other stuff that it takes to run a household. Do you have enough to pay this bill?
All to often, people tend to...
 
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