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By Liz Kennedy and Janice
Lieberman Your family's life story in print? Priceless. A
"Smitten" for your loved one? Super cute! An appetizer
plate that holds a wine glass? Genius. Read on to see our picks for
the best holiday gifts on the web -- all available at bargain
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These days, it pays to be
resourceful.
For when your budget is a wee bit tighter, we found ten great things to do with the whole family that are a guaranteed good time at home. Everyone will be entertained for hours...and you won't have to spend a dime.
1. Camp out at home… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Being a college student can mean a lot of things, but along with all of the fun comes new responsibilities. It's the first time you learn how to do a lot of things on your own, including keeping a personal budget. While it's definitely no Friday night, it's an important part of the college experience, as no one wants to graduate with even more debt.
Along with keeping track of the money coming in and (sigh) the money coming out, here are a few money saving tips to help you while you’re away from home: Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (7) | Blog
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Whether you're strapped for cash or
feeling comfortable, we could all stand to make a few tweaks to our
personal budgets. Save more, save faster and save smarter with
these money saving ideas: 1. Pay yourself first.
Save money without thinking about it. Set up… Read More »
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While it sounds completely bizarre, it's true that the grocery store is going to help pay for our vacation next summer. I know it's barely fall, but the time to start saving for a vacation is now. Read More »
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If you end up not liking a product that you have purchased, you may be able to return it and get a refund. If not, save your empty hand soap dispenser and refill with the unused product... what does not work for your hair, will work on your hands... your money won't just be going down the… Read More »
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Save $500 in Just 30 Days
By Angela Ebron
With bills, groceries, the mortgage—everything, really—money seems to be spent two seconds after you make it. At this point you’d probably be happy to save $50 in a month, much less $500. But don’t give up on that savings goal just yet. Financial expert Pam Krueger, creator and co-host of PBS’s MoneyTrack and author of The MoneyTrack Method, has a painless plan that will put an extra $500 in your bank account in 30 short days. She even does the math to prove it!
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By Janice
Lieberman
When I finally moved from an apartment and into a house, I had plenty of space to fill but very little money. Luckily, my designer pal, Jeff Wade, knew how to work magic on an austere budget. He dragged me to a million sample sales. At one place, we scored so many insane…
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No, this is not a post wagging a finger at you for unwittingly eating away at your budget by buying too many lattes or going to the grocery store without a list or without knowing what's on sale. This is a reminder to check your credit cards for recurring charges you didn't think were recurring, and to review your monthly expenses for services you are paying for that you don't need. Read More »
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There was a time when I grabbed what I wanted while shopping without giving price tags a second glance. (Um, or a first one.) Granted, I don’t frequent the fanciest stores—but even at the grocery store, little purchases can add up.
My most favorite yogurt for example, can cost upward of $2.50 a tub. If I pack my lunch and eat five $2.50 tubs of yogurt a week, that’s $12.50 for what will likely be a third of my meal. The conundrum: If I pick up a less pricey option, I probably won’t enjoy it as much, to the point that I might start to “forget” it in my fridge, creating even more waste.
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