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Are You Celebrating Christmas with Your Kids in January?

Some parents are putting off Christmas until January. Tight budgets are back in vogue, and many parents are just waiting until the after Christmas sa[...] read more »
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4 Ways to Protect Yourself against Credit Card Skimming

The practice of skimming is nothing new; in fact, we've blogged previously about the dangers of this fraudulent practice. That it's occurring with [...] read more »
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I’m Mad About Bank of America and Citibank’s New Fees: PerkStreet’s COO Spouts Off

Why the fees are bad for Americans wanting to get out of debt. read more »
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Savings Pledge Stories: The Prudent Patron on Saving on Mortgage Interest

Sometimes I think there must be a black hole in our budget where the extra money disappears, never to be seen again. Have you ever received a raise o[...] read more »
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4 Family Vacation Ideas on a Tight Budget

Big or small, family vacations are a staple for most families. And for good reason! If your family took trips while you were growing up, you’ll under[...] read more »
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How Much Should You Really Save For College?

A major goal for most parents is to see their children graduate from college and receive a good job so that they can live a long and fruitful life. T[...] read more »
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Overdraft Fees Make Credit Cards the More Cost-Effective Option

It's the first of the month. Bills are due, and you barely have enough gas to make it to the pump. Over the next two weeks, you'll need to borrow [...] read more »
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10 Reasons to Have a Library Card

10 free things you get with a library card. read more »
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Amazon to Zappos: Shipping Rates and Free Shipping for Over 50 Top Online Retailers

Never pay for shipping again with these great tips. read more »
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PerkStreet: Make Extra Cash by Turning that Spare Room into Rental Property

Make some extra money by renting out your spare room. read more »
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Forget Black Friday, Prepare Yourself for Cyber Monday

Shopping online is one way to avoid holiday crowds while still saving money with Cyber Monday deals. Here are some tips to help you prepare yourself[...] read more »
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Ten Tips for Scoring Hotel Deals

With the holidays coming up quickly, many of us will be traveling. Here are ten tips for making sure you score the best deal on your hotel reservati[...] read more »
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Three Examples of When It's Okay to Spend Money

Buy Like Buffett's Mark Riddix blogs about three situations where it's okay to loosen up when it comes to spending vs. saving. read more »
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Next Steps After Paying Off Student Loan Debt

If you are fortunate enough to have a clean slate after paying off student loans, now is the time to build the foundation of financial independence b[...] read more »
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» How NOT To Use a Credit Card - 4 Uses You Should Avoid At All Costs

I love the ease of using credit cards to make payments and purchases, but this Money Crashers article about when NOT to use the plastic lays down som[...] read more »
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