<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Leave Debt Behind&#187; finances</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/tag/finances/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com</link>
	<description>Escape Your Debt. Build Your Future.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:31:22 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>5 Quick Clothing Thrift Store Shopping Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/frugal-living/saving-money-tips/5-quick-clothing-thrift-store-shopping-tips/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-quick-clothing-thrift-store-shopping-tips</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/frugal-living/saving-money-tips/5-quick-clothing-thrift-store-shopping-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jean Dion</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Saving Money Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Budgeting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[save money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saving money]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=4530</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you were flush with cash, you may have walked right past the thrift shops in your area. In fact, you might have turned your nose up at those thrift store shoppers, digging through mountains of clothing in the hopes of finding a gem. If this describes you, it&#8217;s time to give thrift stores a [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/frugal-living/saving-money-tips/5-quick-clothing-thrift-store-shopping-tips/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Protect Yourself From Debit Card Scams</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/banking/protect-yourself-from-debit-card-scams/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=protect-yourself-from-debit-card-scams</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/banking/protect-yourself-from-debit-card-scams/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jean Dion</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debit cards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fraud]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spending]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spending habits]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=4424</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Living on a budget often means cutting up your credit cards and using your debit card for most purchases. Since your debit card is linked directly to funds you already have, you won&#8217;t be tempted to overspend and rack up big bills in the future. As more and more people work toward financial independence, more [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/banking/protect-yourself-from-debit-card-scams/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Love and Money: Combining Your Finances as a Couple</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/lifestyle/family-finances/love-and-money-combining-your-finances-as-a-couple/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=love-and-money-combining-your-finances-as-a-couple</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/lifestyle/family-finances/love-and-money-combining-your-finances-as-a-couple/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 12:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[combining finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit card debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=3899</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size: 10px;line-height: 14px">One of the biggest commitments a couple can make is to combine their finances. It is a big decision and needs to be done with care to maintain trust, manage financial freedom and avoid stress. Find out some of the key things to think about when planning to combine your finances.</span>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/lifestyle/family-finances/love-and-money-combining-your-finances-as-a-couple/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Better Credit In 5 Steps</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/credit/credit-rebuilding-repair/better-credit-in-5-steps/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=better-credit-in-5-steps</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/credit/credit-rebuilding-repair/better-credit-in-5-steps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Trisha Wagner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rebuilding Credit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raise credit score]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Credit]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=3823</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most consumers understand the importance of having good credit. Your credit score and history are considered in several aspects of your life. Those with a higher score are rewarded with better interest rates while those with bad credit struggle to find a lender willing to extend credit. Beyond your financial life, your credit history may [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/credit/credit-rebuilding-repair/better-credit-in-5-steps/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Tips For Staying Motivated While Paying Down Debt</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/tips-for-staying-motivated-while-paying-down-debt/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=tips-for-staying-motivated-while-paying-down-debt</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/tips-for-staying-motivated-while-paying-down-debt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Trisha Wagner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Get Out Of Debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[get out of debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=3527</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Debt consumes millions of Americans and if you are one of the many trying to focus on paying off your debt, it can be hard to stay motivated. Don’t let repaying debt consume your life. Follow these great tips to help you stay motivated and on task. Set Small Step Goals and Pay Down One [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/tips-for-staying-motivated-while-paying-down-debt/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Getting Out Of Debt Requires Getting Organized</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/getting-out-of-debt-requires-getting-organized/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=getting-out-of-debt-requires-getting-organized</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/getting-out-of-debt-requires-getting-organized/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tisha Tolar</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Get Out Of Debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Budgeting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debt relief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[filing system]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[organization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips for planning]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=3284</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Debt and disorganization go hand in hand. There is no doubt there is a strong connection between how well you can management your environment to how much debt you continue to live with. As the start of a fresh year is upon us, people are gearing up to get (and stay) organized but truth be [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/getting-out-of-debt-requires-getting-organized/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Dangers And Pitfalls Of Reverse Mortgages</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/real-estate-and-housing/dangers-and-pitfalls-of-reverse-mortgages/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dangers-and-pitfalls-of-reverse-mortgages</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/real-estate-and-housing/dangers-and-pitfalls-of-reverse-mortgages/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Real Estate and Housing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mortgages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=2667</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are conducting your due diligence and investigating reverse mortgages, you may be wondering “What are the dangers and pitfalls of reverse mortgages?”  After all, there are plenty of myths and false information being spread and it gets hard to separate fact from fiction.  The most dangerous thing you can do is not ask [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/real-estate-and-housing/dangers-and-pitfalls-of-reverse-mortgages/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>4 Lies You Tell Yourself So You Don’t Have to Budget</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/frugal-living/budgeting/4-lies-you-tell-yourself-so-you-don%e2%80%99t-have-to-budget/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=4-lies-you-tell-yourself-so-you-don%25e2%2580%2599t-have-to-budget</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/frugal-living/budgeting/4-lies-you-tell-yourself-so-you-don%e2%80%99t-have-to-budget/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tisha Tolar</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budgeting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debt free]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financial goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=2270</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The golden rule of finance management is a budget. Without one, you can be clueless to how much money is coming in and going out. You can easily overspend, under-save, and be completely unprepared for the slightest emergency. If you are not budgeting, you need to ask yourself why. Chances are pretty good you are [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/frugal-living/budgeting/4-lies-you-tell-yourself-so-you-don%e2%80%99t-have-to-budget/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Coming Back from Bankruptcy</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/bankruptcy/coming-back-from-bankruptcy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=coming-back-from-bankruptcy</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/bankruptcy/coming-back-from-bankruptcy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tisha Tolar</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bankruptcy tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surviving bankruptcy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=2244</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Bankruptcy is the last straw for consumers facing monumental debt. Those who must go through the bankruptcy process often feel beaten and confused about the past, the present, and what will happen in the future. Most already know their credit will be ruined for several years and many worry about history repeating itself when all [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/debt-help/bankruptcy/coming-back-from-bankruptcy/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Why a Home Loan Modification Requires Professional Help</title>
		<link>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/real-estate-and-housing/why-a-home-loan-modification-requires-professional-help/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-a-home-loan-modification-requires-professional-help</link>
		<comments>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/real-estate-and-housing/why-a-home-loan-modification-requires-professional-help/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tisha Tolar</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Real Estate and Housing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free credit counselors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home loan modification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lenders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/?p=1963</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have been battling with your bank about a home loan modification because you are having trouble meeting your monthly mortgage obligation, it may be time to seek the independent counseling of someone in the know. Home loan modifications are not easy processes and a wrong move on your part can leave you being [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/real-estate-and-housing/why-a-home-loan-modification-requires-professional-help/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

