While it is only January, spring is soon approaching.  Along with spring comes consignment sales and yard sales.  There are great savings to be found at these two locations.  If you are new to the used “shopping” scene, here are a few tips to help you get started.
Always look for the best deal.  If you [...]

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Now that the new year has started and the Christmas season is over, everyone probably has a ton of things that they need to get rid of.  Well, why not make a little extra money to add to your savings account while cleaning house.
The first thing to do is, look at all of the things [...]

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With today’s economy, it may seem tempting to stop contributing to your 401k, especially if you need extra cash in each paycheck.  Don’t do it!!  Although it may be nice to have a few extra dollars in each check, you should continue to think about the future.  When you retire, beyond Social Security, you will [...]

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With such a depressing economy it may seem as if there is no good news, but there is.  Especially if you are in need of a few large ticket items.  The economy over the past two years has been difficult, to say the least, for many retailers, but that means good news for the consumer.  [...]

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One of the biggest challenges when creating a budget is sometimes the income column.  This is especially true when the income amount varies from week to week.  Most of the time this happens when someone is not a salaried employee and works a different number of hours each week, so how do you figure this [...]

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Now that Christmas time is over, it is time to start thinking about the next big expense of the year.  For many people that would be Summer vacation.  Weather you plan on taking a week long adventure or just a weekend trip, it is a good idea to start planning and saving for it now.  [...]

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What exactly is a Health care FSA?  It is an account that lets you set aside pretax money to pay for qualifying health care expenses.  Qualifying expenses include doctors visits, dental care, vision care, and even some over the counter medications.
So, now that you know what it is, can it help you save money?  The [...]

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Sometimes it is the most random things in life that we can do to save money.  Here are just a few.

Turn down your hot water heater’s thermostat. It is said to save at least $30 a month.  Who needs scalding hot water anyway right?
Learn some new skills. There are lots of things you can do [...]

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Many times I struggle with keeping my bills organized.  I wonder when something is due, struggle to locate the bill to find that it is late, which causes me to incur a late charge.  It is a vicious cycle that I am quite sure I am not the only one who deals with, or at [...]

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Christmas, it is just around the corner.  Are you prepared?  Do you have the cash in hand to purchase your family and friends gifts?  Or have you purchased slowly throughout the year in order to be able to afford the things you want to give to your loved ones?  Maybe you are nervous as this [...]

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