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A Look at the Reality of Extreme Couponing

nospam@example.com (SheSpeaks) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:53:45 -0800

Amy Duran is a blogger who shares her wisdom with us at SheSpeaks. As a long time couponer I have to talk about the TLC show Extreme Couponing. Like it or not, the show has changed couponing forever. We…

10 Holiday Shopping Apps That Will Save You Money

nospam@example.com (CNBC) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:49:17 -0700

By Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC.com Yes, Virginia There’s an App for That In this tough economy, consumers are laser-focused on finding ways to stretch…

How to cut $1,500 from health expenses

nospam@example.com (Dory Devlin, Shine staff) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:03:03 -0700

Want to save money on health care costs? Try these tips from Yahoo! Finance's Farnoosh Torabi.Read the article here.

6 Things Not Worth the Money

nospam@example.com (Reader's Digest Magazine) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:47:26 -0700

1. Unlimited cell-phone minutes You may think you need a cell phone plan with unlimited minutes, so you have the freedom to talk as much as you like without incurring extra fees. But most people don’t exceed the number of minutes offered in even the least expensive plans from…

Should You Invest in Gold?

nospam@example.com (Quizzle.com) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:19:24 -0700

By: Tammy Kraig, CFP ® It is hard to open a…

3 Tricks to Beat Holiday Debt Now

nospam@example.com (Redbook) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:45:57 -0700

By Beth Kobliner, REDBOOK

A friend recently confessed to me that she's still paying off last year's holiday gift-buying bills! Start saving today so you don't ring in the New Year with a Visa hangover.

1. Budget and don't budge. Figure out exactly how much you can afford to drop on presents without jeopardizing your regular bills. Then, siphon off a little money from each paycheck for the next six weeks so you aren't dipping into your emergency savings or relying on credit to play Secret Santa.

What's the Secret to Financial Independence?

nospam@example.com (Quizzle.com) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:24:39 -0700

By: Rick Kahler, CFP ® Would you like to be…

Talking About Money

nospam@example.com (Fabulous & Frugal) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:16:14 -0700

…And Knowing When Not To

In the middle of my first date with Sam, he brought up that he was in an “interesting situation” and wanted my opinion. His ex-wife (who he was still friends…

How To Avoid Six Big Money Mistakes

nospam@example.com (ThirdAge.com) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:57:15 -0700

I have been counseling people, especially women, about money for some years now. Through my own financial journey and my experience with others, I have found that there are common mistaken beliefs that cause fear and discourage women from taking full responsibility for their financial health.…

When a bargain isn't a bargain

nospam@example.com (Dory Devlin, Shine staff) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:47:20 -0700

Ever fall for a sale that seemed too good to be true? While we all strive to save, not all advertised sales, deals and discounts are worth it. Here are some cases when a bargain just isn't a bargain. Read the article here.