The Urge to Spend Money

May 9, 2012

Good Morning DINKS. Let me ask you, do you ever have the urge to spend money? I know that I do, but I am not 100% sure why? Sometimes I just become overwhelmed with the urge to spend money; it is not necessarily because I need to buy something it’s usually just because I feel [...]

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Why I Can’t Live Without My Emergency Savings Fund

May 8, 2012

As I learned to become financially responsible, I decided that I had to change the way that I managed my money. We can’t expect things to stay the same and expect different results. When I was younger I used to live pay check to pay check, I was not saving money in an emergency fund, [...]

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Would You Quit Your Job Without Any Prospects?

May 7, 2012

Good Morning DINKS.  Let me ask you a question, do you like your job? I was recently talking with one of my co-workers who told me that her husband is currently out of work.  Almost instantly I offered my condolences for him being laid off. She quickly told me that he was not laid off, [...]

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Friday Roundup: Cars, Retirement, and Tenants

May 4, 2012

Good Morning DINKS and Happy Friday. It’s the beginning of May and hopefully the warm weather is not far behind. We have found some really great posts around the web this week and we are delighted to share them with you so enjoy.  Have a great weekend everyone. - Redeeming Riches helps us plan for retirement [...]

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This Year’s Most Cost Efficient Cars

May 3, 2012

Transportation costs can be a huge expense. A few years ago I purchased a brand new Honda Civic and three years later I sold it.  I absolutely loved my car, but the monthly expense was definitely not worth the convenience. My boyfriend Nick and I live downtown in a high rise building, and therefore having [...]

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The Best Credit Cards with Cash Back Rewards

May 2, 2012

Good Morning DINKS. We have discussed many times on this Dinks Finance why we love to use our credit cards.  We have also discussed when and why we choose to swipe our credit card including the added benefits, the extended warranties, and the convenience of using our credit cards. There is usually a consensus among [...]

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You Shouldn’t Overpay For These Items… But You Probably Will

May 1, 2012

Good Morning DINKS.  Today we are discussing our tendency (if any) to overpay for items that we need, items that we want, and items that we love. Think about your last purchase…did you get a good deal for the item or did you totally overpay for it? More often than not we all like to [...]

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Are You Dependent on Money?

April 30, 2012

Good Morning DINKS.  As a dual income couples we all earn money. We may use our money to pay our monthly expenses in order to live our lives, we may save our money for our future goals, or we may spend our money in order to enjoy our lives in the moment.  Money may pay [...]

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Friday Roundup: Cooking, Investing & Real Estate

April 27, 2012

Happy Friday DINKS.  I hope that you all had a nice week, I am at home as I recover from my eye surgery and I am definitely enjoying my time off work. Don’t get me wrong I do like my job, but sometimes it’s just nice to get out of a routine.  I am definitely [...]

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Saving Money on Home Renovations

April 26, 2012

It’s Springtime DINKS and that means very soon many of us will become overwhelmed with the need to buy a new home, upgrade our current home, or redecorate a room in our home.  Spring Fever is starting and it’s time for new beginnings. Today’s post is inspired by many hours of watching the TV show [...]

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