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SPONSORED: How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill
In the heat of summer, saving money is a daunting task. But with these expert saving tips, you'll soon have more vacation money in the bank! Everyone knows how to turn off lights that aren’t being used and how to use compact fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent. Here are some...
Dave Says: Are Mutual Funds a Good Investment?
How do mutual funds work? Are they a good investment of your money? Dave Ramsey give a clear answer to these basic questions. Dear Dave, I’d like to start investing in mutual funds, but I have no idea how they work. Could you explain about them please? Jennifer Dear Jennifer, First of all,...
Dave Says: Budgeting Needs and Wants
Budgeting can be hard when you're trying to decipher what you simply want and what you actually need. Dear Dave, Can you please define “necessities” in today’s world while trying to get out of debt and live on a budget? Matthew Dear Matthew, Whether you’re talking about the world...
Master Outdoor Cooking in 5 Easy Steps
Cooking out in the open is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. It is also a wonderful way to prepare your family for emergencies by learning how to cook without electricity. Outdoor cooking can involve elaborate Dutch-oven meals or simple tinfoil dinners, but cooking and eating outdoors takes...
Quake, Rattle and Roll: How to Prepare for an Earthquake
Prepare early for an earthquake with these simple guidelines and checklists. Getting prepared is easier than you think! Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year, and assistance from local fire and police departments may not be available immediately following an earthquake because the...
Tips on Storing Heirloom Garden Seeds
Garden seeds probably aren't the first thing most of us think of buying for our long-term food storage supply. But if you’re thinking ahead, or you’re working on becoming more self-sufficient, then seeds should be on your list. You can’t just throw any old pack of seeds into your storage room...
Dave Says: Identity Theft in a Divorce?
Divorces are a messy business. But adding in identity theft over a credit card? That's even worse. Dear Dave, If a wife takes out a credit card in her husband’s name without his knowledge, and they get divorced, can the husband claim identity theft? Nancy Dear Nancy, Absolutely! Unless...
Dave Says: How Much Should I Have in Savings?
Having a nice emergency fund, along with no debt, creates a wonderful sense of financial peace! Dear Dave, I’m following your plan, and currently I have $14,000 in my emergency fund. What are essentials for three to six months of expenses? Brian Dear Brian, Basically, you should ask...
SPONSORED: Top Toilet Issues and How to Fix Them
We've all been there: 1 a.m. and the toilet is misbehaving. No one to call. What to do? You can be your own plumber with these quick tricks! Few things are more inconvenient or irritating than a non-working toilet. Here are the best ways to deal with the most common toilet problems: 1. Clogs:...
SPONSORED: Readying Your House for Spring
Get your house ready for spring with these expert tips for air conditioner tune-up. Spring is here! The trees are blooming; the temperature is quickly warming; school is almost over and you can’t wait to get outside for some fun in the sun with your family. However, be weary of starting your...
Dave Says: Don't Let a Repo Ruin Your Credit
If you're having trouble making your car payment, do whatever you can to avoid a repossession. You'll avoid even more debt if you can arrange to sell the car yourself. Dear Dave, I’m having trouble making my auto payment. I owe $20,000, and the car is worth $17,000. Should I allow the bank to...
Dave Says: Match Your Lifestyle to Your Income, Not Vice Versa
When an unexpected dip to your income comes along, don't dig in to your savings to maintain your lifestyle. Time to downsize! Dear Dave, I’ve been on medical leave from my job due to an injury. My doctor recently advised extending the leave another six months, but during this time I...
Go Green (and Save Some Green, Too)
We all have a responsibility to take care of the earth (see D&C 59:18, 20). And as it turns out, being environmentally responsible not only helps the planet but our wallets as well. President Spencer W. Kimball once said, “We recommend to all people that there be no undue pollution, that...
Dave Says: Don't Deplete Your Emergency Savings
Can you really justify using your emergency savings to pay off your house sooner? Dear Dave, Is there ever a time you should dip into emergency fund savings in order to pay off your home early? Eric Dear Eric, The only time I would advise this is when your emergency fund is too big, and you...
Dave Says: Date Nights Without Costing a Dime
Of course it's important to keep the romance in your marriage, but it doesn't have to cost you a pretty penny. Dear Dave, My husband and I have a baby and are trying to live on a budget and pay off about $14,000 in debt. He wants to spend $100 a month for a date night, but I think this is too...
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