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		<title>Three Reasons to Get Out of Debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 04:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows we should get out of debt.  We also know we should lose weight, but we just don’t until that high school reunion comes around.  We all require motivation in order to make a change in our life.  Presently the debt has allowed us to buy thing we wanted.  That gratitude makes the debt [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows we should get <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com" target="_self">out of debt</a>.  We also know we should lose weight, but we just don’t until that high school reunion comes around.  We all require motivation in order to make a change in our life.  Presently the debt has allowed us to buy thing we wanted.  That gratitude makes the debt feel good much like chocolate cake does. (Mmmm chocolate cake.)  I just want to give you some reasons that getting out of debt might be worth the pain of spending a little less money.</p>
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<li><em>Two Income House Holds May Be Hard to Maintain – </em>The trend of two income homes has been on the decline in the United States.  As jobs get harder to maintain and child care gets more expensive the reasons for one spouse to stay home is becoming more appealing.  With that decision life style changes come into play and if you’ve already managed to <a href="http://easylearnstockmarket.com/personalfinance/no-more-excuses-it-is-time-to-eliminate-debt">eliminate debt</a> from your budget you may be able keep your rounds of golf.</li>
<li><em>Interest Rates will Rise –</em> Interest rates are at historical lows.  I promise you they won’t go negative either (Japan already tried that) so they will rise.  With more printed money and growing government debts inflation seems to be on the horizon.  If you get out of debt and fix the interest rates on the debts that you can’t remove you won’t have to care what interest rates do.</li>
<li><em>Debt Saps Your Best Money Making Source – Your Income – </em>Monthly debt payments take your ability to become wealthy away from you.   Most of us don’t come up with a million dollar idea or pull a million dollar lotto ticket.  However, lots of people earn their way to wealth over a life time, but it requires routine saving.  It’s hard to save when you’re paying interest on goods and vacations that are long gone.  <a href="http://easylearnstockmarket.com">Learn about stocks</a> if you want to really find out what those monthly payments are costing you.</li>
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<p>Hopefully, this sparks your thinking on getting out of debt.  Read around more for yourself and decide if the time’s right for you to make a change.</p>
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		<title>Tips On How To Save Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The problem with money is that everyone wants it and no one ever has enough of it. Saving money is the smart move for everyone. A well funded savings account can give peace of mind that an unexpected expense will not turn into a financial emergency. The following are several tips on how to save [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The problem with money is that everyone wants it and no one ever has enough of it. <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/01/04/save-money-with-planning/" target="_self">Saving money</a> is the smart move for everyone. A well funded savings account can give peace of mind that an unexpected expense will not turn into a financial emergency. The following are several <a href="http://amateurassetallocator.com/2010/04/08/useful-tips-on-how-to-save-money/" target="_self">tips on how to save money</a>.</p>
<p>Every financial expert will tell you that you should pay yourself first. Put aside a set amount of money each month to go into savings before you pay your bills. Most employers have the capability to direct deposit into multiple accounts. Set up your direct deposit so that a portion of your check goes into a savings account. You won’t miss what you never had.</p>
<h2>Improve Your Credit</h2>
<p>Everybody knows having poor credit will cost you when it comes time to borrow for a home or new car, but most don&#8217;t realize just how large a drain on their wallet having poor credit can be.  <a href="http://amateurassetallocator.com/2009/03/18/annualcreditreportcom-is-the-only-official-site-to-get-your-free-credit-report/" target="_self">Check your credit annually</a> to make sure your report is free of costly mistakes.</p>
<h2>Cook At Home</h2>
<p>Food is a substantial cost in a family’s monthly budget. One way to save on food costs is to eat out less often. This means making your meals at home. In addition, preparing your <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/eating-your-way-into-debt/">lunch at home</a> and taking it to work instead of eating out every day will save you money.</p>
<h2>Shop Around</h2>
<p>Comparison shopping is an effective way to save on purchases. This is true for big expenses such as vehicles to relatively smaller household expenses. Check your local ads for sales and discounts prior to shopping. Clip coupons to help cut down your grocery bill.</p>
<h2>Save Electricity</h2>
<p>Consider making some relatively easy lifestyle changes. This means switching off lights when you are not using them, changing your light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs, and turning setting your air conditioner to run at a higher temperature.</p>
<h2>Trim Your Tax Bill</h2>
<p>Consult your accountant to find out what tax deductions you are missing out on. Making your home more energy efficient saves you money immediately and could potentially be tax deductible.</p>
<p>Finding ways to<a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com"> save money</a> doesn’t have to be difficult. One or two relatively small changes in your behavior could equal a significant amount of money saved.</p>
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		<title>Start a Passive Income Business for Free</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is there anything more frugal than a business that you can start for free? A business that can grow with unlimited upside potential and no downside except your the investment of you time? I do not know about you, but I love the idea of a business that is so fool proof that you absolutely [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is there anything more <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com">frugal</a> than a business that you can start for free? A business that can grow with unlimited upside potential and no downside except your the investment of you time? I do not know about you, but I love the idea of a business that is so fool proof that you absolutely can not go wrong. Even if you give up, you still have lost nothing except your time.</p>
<p>What are the <a href="http://www.infobarrel.com/Money_Making_Secrets_and_Strategies">money making secrets </a>that could make you very wealthy one day, without any risk at all? The secret is that residual income is the best way to generate a staggering amount of wealth. Creating passive revenue streams will make you very wealthy.</p>
<p>Why is passive or residual income the way to go for wealth generation? As you know from your investments, you only do the work once, then your money works for you from then on to generate interest, which is a form of passive income. Over time, your ability to generate passive income through your investments raises steadily throughout your work life as  your nest egg grows. Once you can live off the interest your investments make, you are financially independent and could quit your job if you chose to. Generation of passive income allows you to earn many times more than your actual salary in the course of a year, and with increased earnings comes the ability to save at a much more rapid rate.</p>
<p>Investments take money to get started, but there are ways to make money online for absolutely not a cent upfront.  A <a href="http://www.infobarrel.com/Residual_Business_Income">free residual income business</a> is the best way to start out without any money down. If you are thinking that it is difficult to get started, it is not. All you need to do to make money is to start creating content (writing, taking digital photos or creating videos are all good options), place your content on a revenue sharing site for free, and promote your content. No rocket science, just a lot of staying the course, working everyday and knowing that the income will grow every month. Don&#8217;t miss out on one of the greatest money making opportunities ever, the Internet makes true residual income generation possible.</p>
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