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	<title>MICHAEL GORDON&#039;S BLOG &#187; Finance Strategies</title>
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		<title>How to create a budget that really works</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/10/how-to-create-a-budget-that-really-works/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So if your money has a habit of slipping through your fingers like a magic coin, here's a simple four-step process to help you keep on top of your spending.]]></description>
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		<title>The Trouble With Budgets</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Having a hard time sticking to a budget? Here&#8217;s why.
Read The Full Article Here:
The Trouble With Budgets
http://kiplinger.com/columns/starting/archive/2009/st0513.htm
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		<title>11 ways to graduate with less debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Whether you&#8217;re already in college or looking ahead, there are steps you can take now to lighten the load when you finish college.
Read The Full Article Here:
11 ways to graduate with less debt
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/11-ways-to-graduate-with-less-debt.aspx
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		<title>Best Times to Make Major Purchases</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/10/the-best-times-to-make-14-major-purchases/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Here are 14 examples of big purchases and their ideal buying times to get you started saving cash.
Read The Full Article Here:
The Best Times to Make 14 Major Purchases
http://www.billshrink.com/blog/timely-purchases/
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		<title>10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/10-financial-commandments-for-your-30s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/10-financial-commandments-for-your-30s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ You know the basics. Now build on that foundation to secure your financial future.
Read The Full Article Here:
10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/starting/archive/2009/st0121.htm
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		<title>10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/10-financial-commandments-for-your-20s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/10-financial-commandments-for-your-20s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Financial Commandments]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/?p=1420</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Just starting out? Set yourself up for a lifetime of money success with these time-tested principles.
Read The Full Article Here:
10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/starting/archive/2009/st0107.htm
]]></description>
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		<title>How to Live Within Your Means</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/how-to-live-within-your-means/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/how-to-live-within-your-means/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Belt-tightening doesn&#8217;t have to be painful. We offer our best advice to help you make ends meet.
Read The Full Article Here:
How to Live Within Your Means
http://kiplinger.com/features/archives/2009/07/live-within-your-means.html
]]></description>
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		<title>10 Tips for getting a Pay raise in a Recession</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/10-tips-for-getting-a-pay-raise-in-a-recession/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/10-tips-for-getting-a-pay-raise-in-a-recession/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The recession is a good excuse for employers to introduce a pay freeze, but what if you think your hard work deserves greater financial reward? Four experts share their tips for getting a pay raise during the downturn.
Read The Full Article Here:
10 Tips for getting a Pay raise in a Recession
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/BUSINESS/09/03/pay.rise.recession/index.html
]]></description>
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		<title>15 Ways to Eat Out More and Spend Less</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/15-ways-to-eat-out-more-and-spend-less/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/15-ways-to-eat-out-more-and-spend-less/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Dining out is one of the great pleasures in life. Fine food, great drinks, a meal with friends and the next thing you know you&#8217;re loosening your belt. But with a troubled economy everyone is tightening their belts. You can still enjoy dining out, even on a budget.
Read The Full Article Here:
15 Ways to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Drive Free and Retire Rich</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/how-to-drive-free-and-retire-rich/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/how-to-drive-free-and-retire-rich/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[How to Drive Free]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Dave Ramsey makes quite a compelling argument.
Read The Full Article Here:
How to Drive Free and Retire Rich
http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/lms/drive_free/player.cfm
]]></description>
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