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Category Archives: Budgeting
10 Ways to Start Saving Now
At the beginning of each year, many Americans include “get out of debt” on their list of New Year’s resolutions and then seem to live under the illusion that they will be able to wish this into reality since a … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Debt, Money Management
Tagged Amazon, debt, eBay, hulu, money management, saving, spending
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64% of Americans Don’t Have an Emergency Fund
A recent online poll released by the NFCC (National Foundation for Credit Counseling) revealed that a majority of American consumers don’t have enough savings to cover a $1000 emergency expense. Only 36 percent of respondents said that they would have … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, credit counseling
Tagged budgeting, credit counseling, credit counselors
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Vacation on a Budget
Summer is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t planned a vacation yet, you have at least thought about it. With the current state of the economy and the rise of gas prices, you may think you won’t be able to … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Saving
Tagged budget, deals, destination, discount, family, hotel, meals, money, research, staycation, summer, vacation
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Royal Wedding on a Budget
With the Royal Wedding happening tomorrow, wedding buzz has been in the air. What does the dress look like, how many people are they inviting, and how much is this wedding going to cost?! Although we all cannot fork out … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting
Tagged budget, cost, flowers, money, royal wedding, wedding, wedding dress, wedding invitations, wedding venue
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Mardi Gras on a Budget
With tomorrow being Fat Tuesday, I thought it would be beneficial for you to know how to celebrate Mardi Gras on a budget. Check your local newspapers for free events and parades that are in your area. If you plan … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Holiday Tips, Saving
Tagged beads, budgeting, costume, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, masks, money, party, savings
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5 Ways To Beat the Gas Price Increase
We have all noticed in the past week how much gas prices have gone up. It hasn’t been this high since 2008, and frankly, we are not liking it. With the everyday stress of trying to save money and pay … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Consumer, Money Management, Saving
Tagged alternatives, bike, car, carpooling, environment, gas, gas mileage, gas prices, money, MPG, public transportation, research, saving, stress
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Last Minute Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts
The day is quickly approaching. If you don’t know what day I’m talking about then you are either single or are a really bad valentine. If you have been procrastinating on getting your sweetheart a gift, totally forgot, or feel … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Consumer, Finance, Holiday Tips, Money Management, Saving
Tagged budget friendly, chocolate, coupon, dinner, gifts, last minute, love, picutre, romantic, savings, Valentine, Valentine's Day
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Valentine’s Day Gift Saving Ideas
Valentine’s Day is only a week away, and if you haven’t already gotten your Valentine a gift what are you waiting for?! If money is what is holding you back, not to worry! In her blog “Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Finance, Holiday Tips, Saving, Uncategorized
Tagged budget, candies, chocolate, cooking, experience, flowers, gifts, jewelry, love, partner, price, saving, spa, Valentine, Valentine's Day
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Budgets and Motivation… What You Should Know
Budgeting is the first step in debt reduction but motivation must be constant. If you ever wanted to get ahead financially; if you ever thought you wanted to get out from under a sea of debt; if you ever wondered … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, cash, credit, debt, expenses, money management, motivation, saving
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How to Deal with your Hard Financial Times
We look for relief in many areas of our lives, but have you ever thought about debt relief? If you feel your stress level increasing when you think about your current situation, then maybe relief is just what you require. … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, Budgeting, Debt
Tagged bankruptcy, budgeting, credit, credit counseling, debt, debt consolidation, debt relief, debt settlement, money, mortgage
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