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A Creative Christmas: Increase Your Joy, Decrease Your Spending!

10.20.2011 by Cherie 4 comments

Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for Christians. We exchange gifts with family & friends to show our love and appreciation. If your shopping list is growing into a financial or time-consuming burden, get creative this year!

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The art of thrift store shopping

06.30.2011 by Bob 25 comments

If you have never gone thrift store shopping, you are missing out on one of the great joys in life! These are my tips for making the most of your thrift store shopping experience…

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Unclaimed Money In Your Name?

05.13.2011 by Bob 1 comment

In my case, after doing an unclaimed money search, I was dissappointed to find out that I did close them and I didn’t have thousands of dollars sitting in a forgotten bank account. But maybe your story will be different…

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Should You Get LED Lights to Replace Your Incandescent Bulbs?

05.02.2011 by Bob 19 comments

…At first glance that could seem like a ridiculous price to pay for a light bulb. But if you consider the fact that this light bulb is rated for 25,000 hours – which is 23 years if you use it an average of 3 hours a day – this may not be a bad price…

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5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Finances

04.19.2011 by Jason Price 4 comments

Spring time is upon us and many people are enjoying warmer weather. The change in the weather often prompts us to prepare for the new season. All new sets of chores and tasks emerge to get our house in order which might include cleaning out the garage, doing yard work, or even organizing and cleaning out closets inside the house.

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5 Essential Budgeting Categories – How You Should Fund Your Budget

03.29.2011 by John Frainee 7 comments

Everyone needs a budget. Whether you are just starting on your first budget or are a seasoned professional, take the time to revisit these 5 essential budgeting categories. Ask yourself how you should fund them. Should you use your debit card? Cash? How much should be in each category? These questions and more will be [...]

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Update on My 2% CashBack Debit Card

03.27.2011 by Bob 13 comments

Last June I switched my primary checking account from ING Direct to PerkStreet Financial. PerkStreet offered 2% cashback on all purchases, so I figured I would give them a try. I am very glad I did…

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Should You Sell Your Gas Hog?

03.20.2011 by Darrin 6 comments

With gas prices approaching $4.00 per gallon, many people are evaluating their vehicle situations and may be considering trading a lower mpg vehicle for a higher mpg one. But before you go and make a significant change in your transportation, consider this . . .

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