The Military Wallet » Personal Finance http://themilitarywallet.com Personal finance for military, veterans, and their families Tue, 15 May 2012 04:36:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Financial Tips to Start the Year on the Right Path http://themilitarywallet.com/financial-tips-to-start-the-year-on-the-right-path/ http://themilitarywallet.com/financial-tips-to-start-the-year-on-the-right-path/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:11:35 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=1901

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The end of the year is a great time to review your financial situation and start planning for the coming year and beyond. This is also a great time to take advantage of some financial opportunities before the year closes, such as year end tax deductions and retirement plan contributions. You may also find that [...]


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The end of the year is a great time to review your financial situation and start planning for the coming year and beyond. This is also a great time to take advantage of some financial opportunities before the year closes, such as year end tax deductions and retirement plan contributions. You may also find that your personal and financial situation may have changed, so you may need to adjust your ...

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Welcome to the October 7, 2011 Edition #205 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Carnival of Financial Planning takes a long-term view of personal financial planning for individuals and families. We focus on efficient and sustainable personal financial planning practices that can lead to lifetime financial security. This edition is arranged by subject heading, [...]


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Welcome to the October 7, 2011 Edition #205 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Carnival of Financial Planning takes a long-term view of personal financial planning for individuals and families. We focus on efficient and sustainable personal financial planning practices that can lead to lifetime financial security. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently. Enjoy! The Skilled Investor, Editor Best Personal Financial Planning and Personal Investment Articles this ...

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One of the results of the recent recession has been a renewed interest in frugality. We all seem to want to know how to save money. However, sometimes being frugal can be costly in the long run. As you make an effort to be frugal, it's important not to let the desire to save money [...]


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One of the results of the recent recession has been a renewed interest in frugality. We all seem to want to know how to save money. However, sometimes being frugal can be costly in the long run. As you make an effort to be frugal, it's important not to let the desire to save money in the short run cost you bigger in the long run. Here are some ways ...

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The first rule of personal finance has always been creating a budget. While some people don't use any budget, others feel they’ve got their budgeting system stored in their head. They are satisfied to know they have a ‘good idea’ of how they spend their money. It would be nice if we only had one [...]


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The first rule of personal finance has always been creating a budget. While some people don't use any budget, others feel they’ve got their budgeting system stored in their head. They are satisfied to know they have a ‘good idea’ of how they spend their money. It would be nice if we only had one or two financial matters to concern ourselves with each month but unless you are a teenage ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/monthly-budget-spreadsheet/feed/ 1 Your Actions Show Your Financial Priorities http://themilitarywallet.com/setting-financial-priorities/ http://themilitarywallet.com/setting-financial-priorities/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:02:44 +0000 Hank Coleman http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=739

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Your actions show what is important to you in life, and your financial life is no different. Whatever you think is important, whether consciously or subconsciously, that is what you will spend your money on. We can say we value investing or saving for the future all we want, but if we do not put [...]


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Your actions show what is important to you in life, and your financial life is no different. Whatever you think is important, whether consciously or subconsciously, that is what you will spend your money on. We can say we value investing or saving for the future all we want, but if we do not put those words into action then they are just wasted and mean nothing. Looking at how ...

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Now that the New Year is upon us, everyone has goals and New Year’s Resolutions that they have made. Some people want to get out of debt, and others want to exercise more and lose weight. No matter what your goals are, they will not be easily accomplished if you do not have a plan [...]


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Now that the New Year is upon us, everyone has goals and New Year’s Resolutions that they have made. Some people want to get out of debt, and others want to exercise more and lose weight. No matter what your goals are, they will not be easily accomplished if you do not have a plan to stick with them. For decades, scholars and productivity researchers have been praising the SMART ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/create-smart-goals/feed/ 0 How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents? http://themilitarywallet.com/how-long-should-you-keep-financial-documents/ http://themilitarywallet.com/how-long-should-you-keep-financial-documents/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:53:04 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=711

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For the financially conscious person, keeping good financial records is an important part of managing the household. It is generally a good practice when you observe some good rules about how and when you should dispose of certain financial records. How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents? Knowing which bills and other documents to file [...]


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For the financially conscious person, keeping good financial records is an important part of managing the household. It is generally a good practice when you observe some good rules about how and when you should dispose of certain financial records. How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents? Knowing which bills and other documents to file away and when to get rid of useless material makes managing your finances much easier.  The ...

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A net worth statement is a great way to get an overall picture of your financial situation. A net worth statement can give you an overall idea of how much money and other assets you have, as well as list all your debts and other obligations. Let's take a look at what a net worth [...]


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A net worth statement is a great way to get an overall picture of your financial situation. A net worth statement can give you an overall idea of how much money and other assets you have, as well as list all your debts and other obligations. Let's take a look at what a net worth statement is, how to create one, and how you can use it to better understand ...

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Military personnel frequently move and sometimes things get lost in the shuffle. For example, you may switch banks or credit unions when you PCS and forget to close out an account. You may have been due to receive a tax refund, security deposit, utilities deposit, or a dependent may PCS in the middle of a [...]


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Military personnel frequently move and sometimes things get lost in the shuffle. For example, you may switch banks or credit unions when you PCS and forget to close out an account. You may have been due to receive a tax refund, security deposit, utilities deposit, or a dependent may PCS in the middle of a pay period and not receive their final paycheck. If it's only a few hours, they ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/find-unclaimed-property-money/feed/ 2 Should You Enroll in Biweekly Mortgage Payments? http://themilitarywallet.com/enroll-biweekly-mortgage-payments/ http://themilitarywallet.com/enroll-biweekly-mortgage-payments/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:15:13 +0000 Miranda Marquit http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=597

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There is a lot to be said for paying off your mortgage a little bit early. One way you can do that is to enroll to have your mortgage payment deducted from your bank account on a biweekly (every two weeks) basis, rather than on a monthly schedule. Some mortgage lenders and servicers are contacting [...]


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There is a lot to be said for paying off your mortgage a little bit early. One way you can do that is to enroll to have your mortgage payment deducted from your bank account on a biweekly (every two weeks) basis, rather than on a monthly schedule. Some mortgage lenders and servicers are contacting borrowers to encourage them to switch to this plan. While it seems like a good ...

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