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Posts Tagged ‘Tips’
Your turn to play 52 Pickup, Saver’s edition.
Stockpiling money sure can be challenging, but who doesn’t love a good challenge? This website lists no fewer than 52 ways to save for an emergency fund (even when your monthly budget’s on life support). Whether you’re saving
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This summer, getting there is half the fun.
If you’re taking your vacation cues from Chevy Chase this year, you’ll be rounding up the fam, piling into the proverbial wood-paneled station wagon (oh yeah) and setting out on a road trip. In a recent piece, Leah Ingram
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Spend time planning for your honey(moon).
Now that you’ve finished planning your wedding on a budget, it’s time to think about the honeymoon. Newlyweds dream of couples massages, dinners by candlelight and long walks on the beach or strolls down scenic European streets. The
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It may be time to have the, gulp, “talk.” With your parents?
Let’s face it, we’re not getting any younger and neither are our parents. Just because they’re getting older doesn’t mean Mom and Dad still aren’t facing some financial challenges. They might have larger health care bills and other unexpected
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Saver Sound Off: How are you cutting the fat? Let’s talk turkey.
We all know that the money we bring in (income) minus the money we pay out (expenses) leaves us with the money we have left for saving and spending. And the more we can shrink everyday expenses – household
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ID Theft: Sometimes it’s good to be paranoid.
We’ve all heard about identity theft, but nobody thinks it’s going to happen to me. Well, trust us when we tell you that pick pockets – both virtual and real world – are waiting to snatch your social security
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Saver Sound Off: How do you save money on summer travel plans?
School’s out, but there’s no summer break for most of us. Have you thought about vacation? Entertaining the kids? Affording it this year? Take a deep breath, we’ve got you covered. Most families have cut down on summer travel
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This Father’s Day, all you need to buy is a little time.
Ah, dear old Dad. He’s never far from your mind. Unfortunately, the holiday that honors your old man can easily fall off the radar. That’s right. Father’s Day is Sunday and if you’re like the rest of us, you’ll
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