<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Money Blog</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/</link><description>Raising a family, paying for shoes, cars, college and retirement are all costly things in this day and age.</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:35:49 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:35:49 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Mutual Fund Terms</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/mutual-fund-terms</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:24:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/mutual-fund-terms</guid><description><![CDATA[When investing in mutual funds, there are many terms to know and understand.  However, they are not always common knowledge.  To better help you evaluate your investments and understand what your financial planner is telling you, let us discuss some common terms.

1.]]></description></item><item><title>Trade a Car Payment for the Cost of Gas?</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/trade-a-car-payment-for-the-cost-of-gas</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:58:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/trade-a-car-payment-for-the-cost-of-gas</guid><description><![CDATA[Now that the cost of gas has reached over $4 a gallon, it puts this expense into a completely new category.  The rising cost of driving has reached the cost of many other large items, including the purchase of a new car.  With gas prices so high, it is time to look at your whole budget.]]></description></item><item><title>Want To Save Yourself $800?</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/want-to-save-yourself-800</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:22:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/want-to-save-yourself-800</guid><description><![CDATA[Okay, how can I save $800, you ask?  Actually, you can save even more than that by becoming familiar with financial markets, retirement planning and more.]]></description></item><item><title>Tips for Retirement Planning</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/tips-for-retirement-planning</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:05:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/tips-for-retirement-planning</guid><description><![CDATA[Every year you should take the time to evaluate your long-term financial plans.  If you are very close to retirement, you might need to do this more often than once a year.  Try to come up with a schedule that works for you.]]></description></item><item><title>Get Rich!</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/get-rich</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:58:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/get-rich</guid><description><![CDATA[Okay, yes, I know... we all want to get rich, right?  Well, like all good things, money comes to those who wait.  Just like anything worth working for, losing weight or gaining income, the slow turtle is the one who wins the race.

There is no real get rich quick scheme.]]></description></item><item><title>Inflation</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/inflation</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/inflation</guid><description><![CDATA[Prices are rising and not just at the gas station.  With our economy in a bit of an uproar and many uncertainties... prices are going up in many sectors.  This general price increase is known as inflation.]]></description></item><item><title>Meet Your Gas Buddy</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/meet-your-gas-buddy</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:41:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/meet-your-gas-buddy</guid><description><![CDATA[In addition to watching your gas consumption, there is another way to save money on gas.  Find the cheapest gas in your city.  In many major metropolitan areas, there can be a wide range of prices for a gallon of gas.]]></description></item><item><title>Save Money on Gas</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/save-money-on-gas</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:30:51 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/save-money-on-gas</guid><description><![CDATA[Gas prices have hit record highs in the United States.  With a nation so dependent on our cars, this has hit us all hard.  The rising cost of gas has led us all to feel poorer and reaching for some solutions.

There are many options to reduce the cost of gas, some of which I will list here.]]></description></item><item><title>Do Not Call List</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/do-not-call-list</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:49:43 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/do-not-call-list</guid><description><![CDATA[I just finished moving and in the process received a new phone line.  At first, I did not register my new phone number with the Do Not Call List as my old number was.  I now realize how spoiled I was for the last five years being on the Do Not Call List.]]></description></item><item><title>Emotional Spending</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/emotional-spending</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:02:43 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/emotional-spending</guid><description><![CDATA[Why does spending money makes us feel better?  For many, going shopping is a type of cure for the blues.  Just like using food as a stress reliever can wreck havoc on our diets, using money to cure depression can destroy your budget.]]></description></item><item><title>Live Money Chat</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/live-money-chat</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:48:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/live-money-chat</guid><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to chat with a live professional who could answer all your money woes?  Well, I can't quite promise you all the answers, but you still may enjoy checking out Ellie Kay.  She is offering a live chat with visitors coming up this June 19th, 2008.]]></description></item><item><title>Have an Emergency Plan</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/have-an-emergency-plan</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:30:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/have-an-emergency-plan</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the worst problems with a crisis is still dealing with the other details of life.  Ensure that your money matters are covered, so if an emergency hits... you do not have to worry about the finances.

The following is a list of key things to do ahead of time, before disaster strikes.

1.]]></description></item><item><title>Save on Cooling Costs</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/save-on-cooling-costs</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:39:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/save-on-cooling-costs</guid><description><![CDATA[While this spring has been more winter-like in most of the country, eventually the hot weather will hit us.  Will you be ready?  The cost of electricity is rising along with everything else, so finding ways to keep cool and cut costs will be critical this summer.]]></description></item><item><title>Save Money with Gardening</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/save-money-with-gardening</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:23:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/save-money-with-gardening</guid><description><![CDATA[Summer is almost here and there is no better time to start a garden as a tool to save money.  Not only will growing your own food save you money on your grocery bills, it is also a great stress reliever.  Working in a garden is good for your body and soul.]]></description></item><item><title>Save Money on Food</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/save-money-on-food</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:01:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/save-money-on-food</guid><description><![CDATA[Even though the news has focused closely on the rising cost of groceries, it is still far cheaper to eat homemade foods than restaurant meals.  If you are trying to cut back in this crazy economy, food is obviously a necessity.]]></description></item><item><title>Save Money on Paper</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/save-money-on-paper</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 20:35:23 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/save-money-on-paper</guid><description><![CDATA[As we move into a time of higher gas prices and a rising inflation, we all need to focus more on watching our spending.  Taking a more frugal approach when using items in our life will help us with our budgets overall.  Given this, today I would like to highlight some ways to save on paper.]]></description></item><item><title>Volunteering to Save Money</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/volunteering-to-save-money</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 16:03:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/volunteering-to-save-money</guid><description><![CDATA[When you cannot afford something, sometimes you can replace the cash with your time or skills.  Many organizations would be happy to allow you to work for them in exchange for their product or service.  It almost takes us back to the old bartering systems of long ago.]]></description></item><item><title>Budgeting on a Limited Income</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/budgeting-on-a-limited-income</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 03:11:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/budgeting-on-a-limited-income</guid><description><![CDATA[Whether you are a single parent, a student, retired or have other income situations, learning to live on a limited income can take some serious hard work.  We should all have a budget, but if your income is tight... it is even more of an urgent need.]]></description></item><item><title>Extra Money from the Government</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/extra-money-from-the-government</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 22:30:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/extra-money-from-the-government</guid><description><![CDATA[Between our tax returns and the additional stimulation package, many of us will be receiving some extra money from our government this month. What should you do with this financial windfall?

In terms of the economy, the government hopes you will spend this money.]]></description></item><item><title>About to Retire?</title><link>http://money.families.com/blog/about-to-retire</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 15:41:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://money.families.com/blog/about-to-retire</guid><description><![CDATA[If you are very close to retirement, the struggles in the economy may worry you.  When your retirement occurs at the same time as a market lull or bear market, there are some standard "rules" to follow.

Most people these days are living longer.]]></description></item></channel></rss>