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How to Host a Christmas Party on a Budget

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By Renee Miller Christmas can be one of the most enjoyable holidays of the year. However, between buying just the right gifts, making sure the turkey isn't dry and trying to stay within budget, it can also be one of the most stressful. The good news is that you can host a Christmas party on a…

How to Have a Beautiful Vintage Wedding on a Surprisingly Vintage Budget

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Going vintage is super popular in the up-scale wedding scene… therefore it’s no secret that revisiting the golden era is not always easy or cost effective. So, in the interest of all wedding equality, here is an uncomplicated vintage wedding plan for all…

How to Budget for Hanukkah

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Overview With the Hanukkah season fast approaching, one of the things you'll have to take into account is how this holiday is likely to affect your budget. Whether you've been hard-hit by the recession or have enjoyed a year of prosperity,…

Smart Finance: Don't Be Like Nicolas Cage

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By Vince Veneziani Nicolas Cage is a big movie star with an even bigger name.

A member of the famous Coppola family, Cage spent lavishly over the years, accumulating 9 Rolls Royces, 30 motorcycles, exotic pets, multiple luxury vehicles, a castle, and homes throughout the world. It's…

Organizing a Thanksgiving Feast When Time & Money Are Short

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By Sarah Welch & Alicia Rockmore Even if money and time are tight, you can have a wonderfully rich and full Thanksgiving. All it takes is a little organization and some willingness to let go of the need to do everything. Sarah on “Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth”

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Do you really need to file bankruptcy to financially stay afloat?

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Middle class is increasingly filing bankruptcy. For some the American Dream has ended. Couples are confused about their wrong turns.

Many people are sitting at the dinner table covered with bills that have past due notices stamp from front to…

Thanksgiving Predicted to Cost Less This Year?

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A recent report from the American Farm Bureau Federation suggests that costs for some Thanksgiving staples will be down slightly this year compared to 2008. The AFBF, a farm…

Save Bucks on Beauty

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By Gigi Starr There's an old saying that equates beauty to pain. However, looking good doesn't have to pack a wallop on the budget. Cosmopolitan Magazine makes some great recommendations in their article, "

Procrastination: The money-management killer

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By: Kristina Hall, Quizzle.com

Today while searching the web, I came across a list of “The Best Procrastination Quotes.” The list has a wide variety of quotes; some tailored to the seriousness of putting things off until the last minute and others taking the results of a carefree life a little more light-heartedly.

Waiting until tomorrow to do something you could do today can make a big difference. This applies to making sure you have clean underwear, but more importantly, it pertains to personal finance. Staying on top of your money habits is imperative to having an accurate picture of your overall financial health.

Top (Financial) Life-Changing Events

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You hear wedding bells. You have a baby on the way. You're facing a job loss. You're going through a messy divorce. Good or bad, these are all major life transitions that carry daunting challenges along with them. And these huge changes don't just affect your life - they have a…