One of my favorite things about Christmas shopping, is shopping the after Christmas sales.  There are great bargains to be found, and not only on Christmas gifts, but also on gifts that can be used throughout the year.  Although there are great deals, you need to have a strategy.  This is what works for me.
Make [...]

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How can you save money around your house without making drastic changes?  It is simple, there are several small things you can do that will add up to a big savings at the end of the year.
1.  Go green!  Going green is a great way to save a little extra cash.  Stop using paper towels [...]

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What is your financial attitude?  In order to answer this question, ask yourself if you are a spender or a saver.  Can you resist the temptation to buy the latest gadget or do you come home with more debt every time you visit the mall?  You should also be honest with yourself about your organizational [...]

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Calenders, we all have them, but did you know that they can actually save you money?
You may be asking, how can a calender possibly save me money?  It is all a part of your organizational system.  Even though you may think you have a handle on all of your due dates, when it comes to [...]

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We all know that tax time is just around the corner, so now is a good time to make plans for the money that you will receive.  Although you may not know exactly what the amount of your refund will be, you can probably get a good idea from the amount of your refund from [...]

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With the price of gas on the rise again, can you really save money by shopping online?  By shopping for deals and searching for sites that offer free shipping you can usually save more money by making your purchases online.
So, how do you find out about all of the really good deals?  The first thing [...]

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Although many people may not view communication as very important to their finances, it can be.  When there is a lack of communication or a miscommunication, small mistakes can lead to big consequences.
In a family, it is important that all of the parties involved know what they are working with.  Even if one person is [...]

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With December quickly approaching, you know what that means.  Soon it will be time to file taxes. Now is the perfect time to get all of your tax documents in order.  Although you have to wait until you receive your W2 from your employer before you can actually file your taxes, you can get everything [...]

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With Christmas rapidly approaching, do you know how to shop wisely?  By using a few simple strategies, you can save big on all of your holiday purchases.
The first, and most important thing to do is make a list.  Write down all of the people that you want to purchase gifts for.  Next decide on a [...]

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With the weather turning colder, and the price of energy rising you are probably starting to see an increase in your electric bill.  As nice as it would be to go with solar energy, that is way to expensive, and just not practical for most people. However, there are certain things that you can do [...]

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