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Cash in the Closet: Why Cleaning Up Could Help You Save on Holiday Spending
The average consumer could spend more than $800 this year on the holidays, according to the National Retail Federation. For countless hours, they’ll scan websites and walk around malls to find the perfect gift for their friends and family. But, in many cases, those very same consumers could be saving plenty of money – and […]
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Decorating Your First Home Without Debt: 6 Ways to Express Yourself For (Almost) Free
Express your personality by decorating your first home with these free or cheap decoration ideas. A little inspiration can go a long way for avoiding debt.
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Gift Giving Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
As the holiday season approaches, you might be eyeing your budget warily. Gift giving can be pricey, but there are ways to do it that don’t break the bank.
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Credit Card Scams: How to Protect Yourself During the Holidays
The holidays are a peak time for credit card scams and identity theft. The best way to keep your information and money safe is to leave the cards at home.
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Shopping for Holiday Gifts: The Perfect Time to Buy
Finding the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list is part of the traditions. We have tips to help save on all your gifts.
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8 Ways to Ease Holiday Money Stress Before The Holidays Start
Nixing debt, brainstorming early gift ideas, and picking up side jobs are all great ways to position yourself now for a stress-free Christmas season.
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Budget-Friendly Valentine Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day is a time to cherish your special someone. With a bit of creativity and an open heart, you can give a budget-friendly valentine’s day gift.
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Financial Resolutions for the New Year
By Bianca Gentry Happy New Year! With 2013 having come to a close, you’ve probably already set your New Year’s resolutions for 2014. In the past, I have made the same old resolutions most people make – like exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight – only to break them by the end of January. This […]
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Take Advantage of After Christmas Sales
Like Black Friday, spending the day after Christmas shopping is a tradition for millions of Americans. In my opinion, December 26 is actually a much better day to shop. Not only are there fewer crowds (there will definitely be crowds – but it won’t be as bad as Black Friday), stores often have better prices […]