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 Managing
your cash flow
By
Bankrate.com
Celebrate
with a money-wise spending plan
Create a spending plan based on your net (take-home) salary,
not gross. Pay yourself first by regularly contributing to
your retirement account. An early start will pay huge dividends
down the road.
Links:
Make
a spending plan, How
to create a budget, Budget
worksheet, 10
tips for better money management, 5
easy ways to stretch your cash
Checking account checkup
We all need a checking account of some
form. This is a good moment to make sure your account still
suits your needs. Do some comparison shopping of the accounts
available and the fees charged. You could get everything you
need free. Or maybe join a credit union.
Links:
Know
your checking account style, Choose
the best checking account, Anatomy
of a checking statement, Free
checking accounts on the rise, 10
must-know checking account terms, 7
ways to avoid bounced-check fees, The
ins and outs of debit cards, 5
ways to beat ATM surcharges, New
checking account blues, Own
your own bank: Join a credit union, Bouncing
back from a checking ban
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