Author Archives: Alban Smith

Car Sharing: Is It Worth It?

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Alban Smith

A car is a significant expense for most people and takes up a large portion of the monthly budget, not far behind the rent or mortgage repayments. However, for most of us, the thought of going without a car makes … Continue reading →

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Fun Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund as a Couple

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Alban Smith

When you are part of a working couple, it can be hard to find time to spend together and put the fun back into your life. Unlike when you were dating, it seems that now many things stand in the … Continue reading →

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Budgeting Tips for Single-Parent Families

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Alban Smith

Contributed by Alban, a personal finance writer at Home Loan Finder. Being a single parent is hard enough when you have no one to discuss your feelings with, no one to back you up on punishments, and no one to … Continue reading →

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Frugality: Lessons from the Past

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Alban Smith

No doubt you have heard your parents tell you – on more than one occasion – that when they were your age they didn’t have a credit card, their home was repaid, and they had a healthy nest egg for … Continue reading →

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Vacation Budgeting Guide

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Alban Smith

There are plenty of ways to save money while you are on holiday – taking your own lunches, touring the city on foot – however, the biggest savings can actually be made before you even leave on vacation. This is … Continue reading →

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