About Today: Finance Fixes for 2013

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor Well, that didn't take long: I've broken every single one of my New Year's resolutions. In fact, I've broken them so badly that my list just burst into flames. Make Sure the First Check Goes to You The problem with paying yourself first isn't just that you might run out of money to pay the bills you've already run up. No, the real problem with paying yourself happens when your preferred denomination is pastries and fruit pies. Read More... Does a Credit Union Make More Sense? Learn a Good CD Strategy Search Related Topics:  saving money  wealth management  personal finances Paying Down Debt After you pay yourself, it's time to focus on paying down your debt. That's likely credit cards, car loans, and that big Cheetos bed you just had to have. Read More... How to Manage Your Debt Should You Pay an Adult Child's Debt? Search Related Topics:  credit card debt  saving money  Easy Financial Resolutions OK, you've figured out how to pay yourself first and you just tackled some debt, let's focus on retirement. Melissa, our Guide to Retirement Planning, has put together easy financial resolutions that anyone can follow. Ready to Set Your Financial Goals? What Every Retirement Investor Should Know Become a Better Retirement Investor Search Related Topics:  financial resolutions  new year's resolutions  smart money moves Living the Frugal Life The easiest way to save and cut down debt is to not spend it in the first place. My favorite idea is the first one on this list: befriend the library. I go to the library and collect all those pesky cards that fall out of the magazines. Free fuel! Read More... Break the Spending Habit The Easiest Ways to Cut Spending Search Related Topics:  couponing  frugal recipes  saving energy Related Searches Car Loan Finance Finance Calculator Quick Money Loans Auto Finance Auto No Money Down Featured Articles 10 Quick Fixes to Get Past Your Weight Loss Plateau What's Wrong with Wool? Best New Cars of 2013 Four Ways to Keep Your Dog's Teeth Healthy Top 10 Pop Music Eye Candy 2012 Want Your Hair to Grow Faster?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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