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The Best Way To Get Rid Of The Junk From Your Trunk

Writing catchy titles is my second favorite part of doing the Your Smart Money Moves…

5 Reasons Gen X Needs To Build Their Own Wealth

At 46 years old, the statistics would classify me as Generation X.  The media defines…

7 Things You Pay For That Annoy You

Maybe someday I’ll run for politics.  With all of the debates going on, at least…

Setting and Making Realistic Financial New Year's Resolutions

It is that time when you will begin to ponder your new year’s resolution.  Will…

Setting and Making Realistic Financial New Year’s Resolutions

It is that time when you will begin to ponder your new year’s resolution.  Will…

The Georgia 529 Is The Perfect Stocking Stuffer

As we head into the holiday season, all families begin to deal with the “what…

How To Avoid A Holiday Financial Hangover

Set yourself a budget. Most people overspend during the holidays because they don’t go in…

5 Gifts That You Can Regift

Who really knows how long the practice of ‘regifting’ has been going on as a…

Four Money Moves To Make On Black Friday

While Black Friday deals are always tempting, there are certainly money traps that can actually…

Six Smart Ways To Save Money On Thanksgiving Dinner

Who thought the flu could affect Thanksgiving?   According to the Department of Agriculture, the price…

Is Your Spouse Financially Cheating On You?

Sometimes you might wonder if your spouse is signing away on documents that you will…

A Newer Cheaper Whole Foods?

When I wrote the article about Whole Foods taking your whole paycheck, I talked about…

Is It Time To Thumbtack Your Way To No Haggling?

Our family likely runs across the same dilemma that you do.  We live in a…

5 Ways To Get A Great Deal On Leasing A Car

Ownership is still one of the greatest feelings in the world.   I’m not talking about…

How To BEAT The FOUR Biggest Lies Retailers Tell

The best stuff is in the front of the store! The lie: The lie is…

Four Money Phrases You Don’t Say To Your Wife

I have been married almost 21 years, so I like to think that I do…

How To Save $1,000 Fast

How many times have you told yourself, “If I just had an extra thousand dollars…

Five Hidden Fees That Can Eat Away At Your Wallet

We live in such a fast paced society today that it’s pretty easy to get…

8 Ways To Make Your 401(k) Balance Grow Faster

The 401(k) has become, for most individuals, the cornerstone of their retirement savings.   As these…

5 Reasons Gen X Needs To Build Their Own Wealth

At 46 years old, the statistics would classify me as Generation X. The media defines…

10 Quick Ideas To Lower Your Commuter Costs from Ted Jenkin

With gas prices back on the climb again, now may be a good time to…

4 Lies Investors Will Tell Themselves Again

Do any of these stories ring true when you talk about how your portfolio is…

The Emotional Wear And Tear Of Debt

Soup is NOT a meal. What? What in the world does that have to do…

Why Buying a New Car Makes No Financial Sense

My father loved new cars. He loved the look of them, the feel of them,…

Why Millennials Should Delay Homeownership

TED JENKIN: The American dream of homeownership has been indelibly etched in our minds and…

Entrepreneur Series Lesson 10: Passion, Persistence, and Perseverance

Ted Jenkin, CFP®, AAMS®, AWMA®, CRPC®, CMFC®, CRPS®   Co-CEO and Founder oXYGen Financial, Inc. Lessons…