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This Year? Plan for a Better Life…Financially

by Kat McCue January 24, 2012

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The new year is a time to take stock in what we have achieved as well as what’s left to do—or, as we at GoGirl like to put it, it’s a time for betterment. We feel strongly that everyone, no matter the age, gender, or lifestyle, is for the better by having a solid financial [...]

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It’s Sexy To Be Beautiful and Money Saavy: GoGirl Event

by Sarah Chang January 13, 2012

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Earlier this week, we gathered together some of GoGirl’s favorite bloggers and friends at the fabulous Warren-Tricomi salon on Madison Avenue for an evening of beauty, networking, and financial health. Guests were treated to complimentary manicures and blowouts while mingling over refreshments (provided by Kelly White Burrows) in anticipation of a presentation by personal finance [...]

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Chip Away At Your Debt in 2012, Part 2: Who Should I Pay First?

by Stephanie Christensen January 4, 2012

What Debt Should I Pay First?

You probably know that you’ll need to make more than minimum payments if you have any hope of getting out of debt. But when you have a pile of credit card statements—where do you even begin? How is it possible to determine what debt to pay off first? Identify what debt costs you the most [...]

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Chip Away At Your Debt in 2012, Part 1

by Stephanie Christensen January 2, 2012

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Has the new year motivated you to start chipping away at your debt—but left you wondering where to begin? In this ongoing series on how to get out of debt, you’ll be introduced to the very first steps to take in order to make your dreams of eliminating your debt in 2012 a reality. The [...]

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The Low Down On Family Loans: Part II. Need a Loan?

by Jacoba Urist December 28, 2011

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Last time, I talked about some of the tricky issues that can arise when a family member asks for money—and how to protect your capital and your relationship when you give a loan to a someone you’re close to. But what about when you’re the one doing the asking? No question, borrowing money from a [...]

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Your Top Credit Confusions Answered

by Stephanie Christensen December 21, 2011

Credit Confusions

Credit scores are an important fact of life. They dictate the interest rates you’ll pay for loans, whether you’ll be able to secure a mortgage, and in some cases, your credit rating may even factor into an employer’s decision to hire you.  Nevertheless, credit scores and what drives them can be confusing—and misunderstandings are costly. [...]

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Last Minute Financial Gifts That Keep Giving

by Sarah Dickerson December 19, 2011

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Anyone with children knows what an unconditional joy it is to be a parent–but also what an expense it can be! The amount of financial support that children need over the course of their development can seem overwhelming along the way, so here are some great, last minute gift ideas that will help alleviate the [...]

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How to Make 2012 Your Best Financial Year Yet

by Guest December 14, 2011

Finances in 2012

After he arrived in India in 1959, an old lama was asked, “How did you manage to escape from Tibet and cross the high and snowy Himalayas by foot?” He answered, “One step at a time.” I love this quote because it is a great reminder that even the most monumental successes in life begin [...]

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What Everyone Ought To Know About Using a Credit Card

by Sarah Dickerson November 28, 2011

Using a Credit Card

The economy has changed over the last several years. We’re more focused on eliminating debt than ever before. Financial experts urge the importance of having savings, and not living above one’s means. Correspondingly, credit cards (and the overspending that sometimes comes along with them) have experienced a fair amount of negative press. Still, if you’re [...]

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Airing Out Your Financial Laundry

by Guest October 28, 2011

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My husband and I honeymooned in Bermuda. I don’t recall exactly what our conversations were about during that romantic week, but I can pretty much guarantee you that we weren’t discussing our future finances. Unfortunately, not discussing finances with your partner early on can spoil the romance in the years to come. Carl Richards, a financial [...]

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