I'm spending nearly $400/month on automotive-related expenses for a car I don't enjoy driving. That's about 25% of my monthly income, and when it really comes down to it, I think I'd rather be saving that money for something better, like travel. Or education. Or Scotch. Lots and lots of Scotch.
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posted by bhayes82
on Nov 7, 2011 -
34 answers
Help me find a simple budgeting software that knows how to handle bi-weekly income and spending.
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posted by Dojie
on Jul 14, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm a newbie to YNAB software and need some input from fellow users: What is the best way to learn how to use this software? There are so many forums, tutorials, videos, and the manual (which is a nightmare to use) that I am lost! Help! I just want a step-by-step guide that goes in some kind of sequential order and shows me how to use
all aspects of the program.
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posted by luciddream928
on Apr 3, 2011 -
5 answers
i want a financial advisor who helps me create a personal budget and who also helps me with investments and financial planning. Who does that??
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posted by Kololo
on Mar 4, 2011 -
7 answers
Self-employed types with variable monthly incomes: how do you set up and stick to a monthly spending budget?
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posted by El Curioso
on Aug 30, 2010 -
7 answers
Looking for software or an app that will allow me to track expenses via SMS, but that will also allow me to track how much money is left in my account.
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posted by reenum
on Aug 23, 2010 -
3 answers
I'm considering taking an international vacation next summer. I've never been outside of North America and I have very little disposable income. Besides saving and obtaining a passport, what can I do in the next year to prepare? Is there anything I can do now or soon that will make my trip less expensive? What are some great budget travel locations?
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posted by emilyd22222
on Jul 18, 2010 -
17 answers
Please help me find financial management software that both (1) keeps data in sync when used on multiple devices and, (2) works offline.
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posted by Vorteks
on Apr 22, 2010 -
10 answers
My mom was diagnosed earlier this year with diabetes, and thats where things started getting really bad. The insurance we have won't cover anything she's needed for it.
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posted by jrdnbaade
on Dec 4, 2009 -
33 answers
Rudder or Mint? Is there a big difference between these two services? I'm an obsessive bank account checker and pay everything online.
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posted by sarelicar
on Nov 16, 2009 -
15 answers
I was born in the US, lived in Canada for ten years, and moved back to the States last year. While I was in Canada, I built up a solid credit rating- I had two credit cards, an unsecured line of credit with low interest (7%) and overdraft protection on my checking account up to $3,500. At one point when I was underemployed I built up some credit card debt, but I payed it off. Last year, when I moved back to the US for grad school, I got into a bad pattern of leaning on my credit cards and low-interest line of credit to pay for moving and start up expenses. This June, the world financial collapse coincided with one of my own- I was employed super part time, was making around $750 a month and was struggling to pay rent and buy $20 worth of groceries a week. I just couldn't pay my debt, and I paid very minimally, then not at all. I know I probably should have called the bank and tried to work something out, but what can I say- I panicked and froze. Currently, my total debt load is $14,000 on the line of credit, $3,700 on the overdraft and $1,400 on my Visa.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2009 -
6 answers
Total financial ruin filter: I am terrible at managing my very small amount of money. How did you learn to manage your money better than me?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 8, 2008 -
38 answers
We're expecting our first child in a matter of months. My wife's employer doesn't provide paid leave so we've tried to rearrange the budget so we can soften the blow of lost income. I had a thought... can you delay a mortgage payment 1 or 2 months and add those months on the end?
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posted by timmins
on Jan 8, 2008 -
14 answers
What's the best budgeting/personal finance for my Intel iMac running 10.5.1?
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posted by Pants!
on Dec 26, 2007 -
12 answers
I am looking for a good way to use my iPhone, Mac, and/or .mac account to keep track of small amounts of money that my friends and I owe each other. Any suggestions?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Aug 5, 2007 -
14 answers
How can I convince my wife that we need her income and that as much as we'd like to have our son at home with her instead of in Day Care, we have to face reality or severely cut back our lifestyle.
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posted by anonymous
on May 8, 2007 -
28 answers
I'm looking for recommendations on budgeting software that is international-friendly (multiple currency support, ease of entry and import of data). Any experiences from other international users?
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posted by irian
on Apr 25, 2007 -
4 answers
Asking for a friend: She will be going to Thailand to teach students mostly from Burma and needs some advice.
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posted by gauchodaspampas
on Feb 22, 2007 -
3 answers
I owe more than my car is worth. My monthly auto-expenses are too great. I would be better off with a truck. Advice?
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posted by farmersckn
on Nov 15, 2006 -
23 answers
Where is all my money going? Does anyone have any clever financing/budgeting tips.
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posted by retro88
on Sep 3, 2005 -
19 answers
Trying to create and stay on a family budget. Has anyone had any success following a plan from a book or website? Should I hire a financial consultant? (More . . .)
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posted by jeremias
on Aug 2, 2004 -
17 answers
