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		<title>The debt trap</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[fails to usually consumers living with cars, mobile phone, leasing and payment beyond their means. Given the current financial crisis, one can spend still more money although it long deep seated in the debt: the State. After the Federal Government has provided EUR 130 billion to stabilize suffering financial industry, the calls were getting louder [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin-right: 5px;" src="http://thefinanceloans.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/wpid-Die-Schuldenfalle.jpg" alt="" align="left" />fails to usually consumers living with cars, mobile phone, leasing and payment beyond their means. Given the current financial crisis, one can spend still more money although it long deep seated in the debt: the State.</p>
<p>After the Federal Government has provided EUR 130 billion to stabilize suffering financial industry, the calls were getting louder after tax cut, discharge of small firms.Ultimately, the wave moved up to the Hartz IV sets.<br />
What followed is the Konunkturpaket of Government to reduce Abgaben-and tax burden and to stimulate domestic demand.Sum spent EUR 6 billion for this.Is what whom on?</p>
<p>Yes a certain savings requirements may be appropriate given the absolutely massive public debt and threatened debt but the situation seem here not quite acceptable.<br />
So covered some of the current focus (4 / 09 S. 11) on the national banks added more affordable loans for years as they again transmitted their tasks in accordance with as.According to Ministry of finance which exceeded paid credit whopping 59% loans in September 2008 included.It was speculated mainly on the stock exchange.</p>
<p>And anyone who now reads unüblich high interest on day money and co., force a very high risk for refinancing of the banks no longer wonder which then. Risk State and taxpayers, income management and shareholders.<br />
If this is not the actual debt.</p>
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31. 10.2009<br />
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<p>See &#8220;secure&#8221;, on the one hand can understand security collapse of the bank where the money is created, but of course also the attachment.Stock or Fund are not per se sure!It comes to the mix.<br />
See also http://vermoegen-crash-sicher.de/</p>
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		<title>Every Little Bit of Savings Adds Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cyza</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Living on a budget is the key to financial freedom, but getting started can be frustrating. When we look at our expenses and see all of those bills we&#8217;re paying every month, it&#8217;s easy to throw our hands up in disgust. But what about all those little expenses we incur? You might be surprised to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-112" title="mfln475l" src="http://thefinanceloans.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/mfln475l.jpg" alt="mfln475l" width="400" height="318" />Living on a budget is the key to financial freedom, but getting started can be frustrating. When we look at our expenses and see all of those bills we&#8217;re paying every month, it&#8217;s easy to throw our hands up in disgust. But what about all those little expenses we incur? You might be surprised to find out just how much they amount to.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s easy to dismiss cutting back on little things. A few dollars a month won&#8217;t make a significant difference in the big picture. But a few dollars here and a few dollars there adds up to a few more dollars. When you cut back in a lot of small ways, you could end up with a lot more money at the end of the month.</p>
<p><strong>Waste Not, Want Not</strong></p>
<p>One thing we can do that is good for the budget is stop wasting so much. This can apply to many areas in our lives. From eating to home heating, waste equals money going down the drain unnecessarily.</p>
<p>Cooking for the family instead of eating takeout or dining out is a great way to save money. But if you&#8217;re throwing food out, the benefit is reduced. So if you have leftovers, don&#8217;t let them end up in the trash. Some dishes freeze well, and this makes for easy dinners when you don&#8217;t have time to cook. You could also eat dinner leftovers for lunch the following day.</p>
<p>If your home is not well insulated, you&#8217;re probably wasting lots of money on home heating and cooling. Insulating will cost some money up front, but it will pay for itself quickly. If you have drafts around windows and doors, weatherstripping can help maintain the temperature of your home.</p>
<p>Most households waste an unbelievable amount of electricity. This can be prevented in part by using energy efficient appliances and light bulbs. Turn lights, televisions, computers and other devices off when you&#8217;re not using them, and open blinds to take advantage of the sun&#8217;s light during the day.</p>
<p><strong>Do Yourself a Favor: Do It Yourself</strong></p>
<p>Any time you pay someone else to do something that you could do yourself, you&#8217;re spending money unnecessarily. This applies to little things like buying coffee instead of making your own, as well as to larger expenses such as home repairs.</p>
<p>Many of us buy coffee or a soft drink from a convenience store or coffee shop on the way to work in the morning. This can really add up over time. Instead, make your own coffee, or buy soda in 2-liter bottles and pour some into a smaller bottle or cup to take with you. The same applies to lunches. Instead of springing for fast food, take a sandwich or something microwavable to work.</p>
<p>While we&#8217;re not all good at all types of repairs and maintenance, most of us can do some things for ourselves. Maybe you could change your own oil instead of paying someone else to do it. If the walls need painting, consider getting friends and family to help you do it instead of hiring a painter. Things like these can save us a noticeable amount of money right away.</p>
<p>When you add up the savings, little things can make a big difference to the budget. So take a close look at your budget and see what small expenses are lurking there. If you can eliminate or reduce them, it could positively impact your bottom line.</p>
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		<title>How to Create a Family Budget</title>
		<link>http://thefinanceloans.net/2010/01/09/how-to-create-a-family-budget/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cyza</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For singles, creating a budget is relatively easy. They tend to have a good handle on how much money they have coming in, and when tracking expenses, they only have their own to think about. But creating a family budget is a whole new ball game. Most families have multiple sources of income. And when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48" title="FamilyBudget_Full" src="http://thefinanceloans.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/FamilyBudget_Full.jpg" alt="FamilyBudget_Full" width="408" height="294" />For singles, creating a budget is relatively easy. They tend to have a good handle on how much money they have coming in, and when tracking expenses, they only have their own to think about. But creating a family budget is a whole new ball game.</p>
<p>Most families have multiple sources of income. And when there are multiple spenders, that makes things much more confusing. This is one of the main reasons that families lack a formal budget. But having a budget and sticking to it can greatly improve a family&#8217;s financial outlook.</p>
<p>Making a family budget may be tricky, but it can be done. Here&#8217;s how.</p>
<p>1. Take inventory of all income. If a certain source of income fluctuates from month to month, use the lowest amount or average it out.</p>
<p>2. Keep track of all expenses for a month or so. Keep all of your receipts, and ask all family members to turn theirs in to you each day.</p>
<p>3. Add up your monthly expenses. Be sure to include bills, debt payments, groceries, and everyday expenses such as lunch money and transportation costs.</p>
<p>4. Get the family together and discuss ways you can trim the budget. Getting input from other family members will help you determine which expenses are necessary and which ones could be cut down or eliminated. Maybe you or your spouse could start taking lunch to work instead of eating out, or maybe the kids can drop an extracurricular activity.</p>
<p>5. In addition to individual expenses, discuss how you can cut down on the electric bill, groceries and other necessary family expenses. Consider such things as carpooling or taking public transportation, buying more generic foods and adjusting the thermostat.</p>
<p>6. Estimate how much you can save on regular expenses, and cut the completely unnecessary items out of the budget. Then refigure it and see where you stand.</p>
<p>7. If you end up with a surplus, allocate a portion of it to savings. If you&#8217;re in the red, go back and rework the budget until you have more income than expenses.</p>
<p><strong>Being Realistic</strong></p>
<p>One reason that family budgets often fail is because they&#8217;re just not realistic. It&#8217;s great to cut down on expenses, but sometimes we tend to go too far. For example, cutting entertainment out of the budget completely might look good on paper, but we all need a little diversion every now and then.</p>
<p>Instead of cutting such things out of the budget completely, consider finding ways to lower the cost. Going back to the entertainment example, maybe you&#8217;ve been going to dinner and a movie as a family twice a month. But eating in and renting a new release would be much cheaper, and you would still get to spend quality time together.</p>
<p>Individual expenses can also be tricky. This can be resolved by allocating a certain amount for each family member to spend each week. If someone spends his entire amount before the week is up, reevaluate his expenses and adjust if necessary.</p>
<p>Creating a family budget can help keep spending under control, leaving more money to pay down debts and save for future goals. But in order to succeed, close monitoring is essential. Your efforts will be rewarded, however, with less financial stress and more money in the long run.</p>
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		<title>Fun and Frugal Family Outings</title>
		<link>http://thefinanceloans.net/2009/11/13/fun-and-frugal-family-outings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The time we spend with our families is priceless. But most popular family activities are quite expensive. Even a simple night at the movies can put a serious dent in the budget by the time you buy tickets, popcorn and drinks for everyone. Fortunately, there are cheaper alternatives to expensive family outings. They provide the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The time we spend with our families is priceless. But most popular family activities are quite expensive. Even a simple night at the movies can put a serious dent in the budget by the time you buy tickets, popcorn and drinks for everyone.</p>
<p>Fortunately, there are cheaper alternatives to expensive family outings. They provide the opportunity to have just as much fun at a fraction of the cost. Some are even free.<br />
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Movies and Music</strong></p>
<p>Kids are often itching to see the newest releases at the movie theater. Doing so even once a month, however, can get pricey. One alternative in some areas is the drive-in. Admission is usually much cheaper than it is at a regular theater, and some let you bring your own drinks and snacks. Drive-ins usually show fairly new releases, so the kids can say they saw something that&#8217;s not out on video yet.</p>
<p>Some theaters offer reduced-price matinees during the day. Some even have free kid-oriented movies on weekend days. These options offer the theater experience without the outrageous cost.</p>
<p>Kids often want to go to concerts, but tickets to see the most famous bands are far from cheap. Check your local paper for free concerts in the park. Many areas have them during the warm months. Young children can enjoy the music without the huge crowds and deafening sound systems, and older children might gain an appreciation for less well-known bands.</p>
<p><strong>The Great Outdoors</strong></p>
<p>Nature offers a wealth of possibilities for family outings. Camping is a wonderful activity for families, and it doesn&#8217;t have to be expensive. It can be as simple as pitching a tent in the back yard, or you can spring for a camper and rent space at a campground. Bring the grill and some hamburgers or hot dogs, or catch some fish to fry.</p>
<p>Parks are great for day trips. Those with playground equipment can keep youngsters entertained for hours on end. Hiking trails offer opportunities for exercise and exploration. Most parks have picnic facilities, so you can pack a lunch instead of eating out.<br />
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Other Ideas</strong></p>
<p>Here are some more inexpensive family activities to consider:</p>
<p><strong>* Play miniature golf.</strong> Admission is usually quite reasonable, and it provides the opportunity for relaxed yet engaging family competition.<br />
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* Visit a petting zoo. </strong>These small zoos do not have the exotic animals you see at larger ones, but kids can feed and pet the animals.<br />
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* Go to a museum.</strong> Some offer cheap or free admission, while others cost more. But the larger and more expensive ones often sell season passes, so if you live close by, you can visit numerous times for one low price.</p>
<p><strong>* Go boating. </strong>If you&#8217;re fortunate enough to live near a body of water, boating is fun and relaxing. Canoe and paddleboat rentals are inexpensive, and when you&#8217;re done boating there are usually other cheap or free activities in the area.<br />
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* Attend events at a nearby college.</strong> These may include plays, concerts, dance recitals and movie showings. Prices are low, and student discounts usually apply to kids, too.</p>
<p>Having fun as a family doesn&#8217;t require a six-figure income. If you look hard enough, you can find lots of free or cheap activities that parents and kids can enjoy just about anywhere.</p>
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