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A Letter to My Son
(Baehr Content/Blog)
... whether it’s an old school check register or a computer program like Quicken. Don’t rely on your online bank balance. You may have made a purchase that hasn’t come through yet, or written a check that ...
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Everyday Money
(Baehr Content/general)
"Global Economic Collapse Imminent!" "Recovery in Full Swing!" "It’s a Bear- Sell Now!" "Run with the Bulls- Buy Buy Buy!" Finances can get confusing, so how do you make sense of ...
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Hello January!
(Baehr Content/Blog)
January in the northeast… for most people it’s just a cold miserable month. But I realized this year as the calendar changed how much I like the month and the newness it brings. After all, I am ...
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Budgeting Tools
(Baehr Content/Blog)
... and Quicken. I’ve used both and prefer MS Money, but unfortunately it’s being phased out next year. They are essentially electronic check registers, with budgeting and reporting capabilities. Both allow ...
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Tips for Summer Interns
(Baehr Content/Blog)
... Without a salary during the internship, it’s important to learn how to save. Here are some ideas to trim costs and keep more money in that wallet, however slim it may be. Find Cheap Housing and Food ...
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Preventing Broker Fraud
(Baehr Content/Blog)
... happen to you. First and foremost, always remember—it’s your money! Not being good with investments or disliking finance is no excuse. Never completely outsource the management of your money and investments ...
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Preparing for Job Loss
(Baehr Content/Blog)
“It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.” Harry S. Truman I don’t know if you are facing a recession or depression by Truman’s definition today, but ...
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Meet Erin Baehr, CFP®, EA
(Baehr Content/general)
... her Dad, who always taught her that a good night’s sleep is more valuable than worrying about paying for stuff you couldn’t afford in the first place. And from her Mom, who told her, "It’s not always ...
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Saving Green by Going Green
(Baehr Content/Blog)
... it’s easy to slip into the trap of forgetting to be grateful for what I do have and instead focusing on what I don’t have. It goes back to the basic need vs want discussion, and now may be a good time ...
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My Christmas Wish– Community News, 12/19/08
(Baehr Content/Blog)
... obsessing about it because of its scarcity. Either way, it is faith poorly placed. Money can’t make us happy. Sure, it makes life easier; there is no denying that. But happy? No. Since it’s probably not ...
