From the monthly archives:

March 2008

Get in Shape without the Gym

March 31, 2008

You can hardly turn on the television anymore without being inundated with news features about the problem Americans face that are caused by being out of shape. Busy schedules make it easy to choose less than healthy foods because they are quickly obtained. And the high cost of gym memberships certainly doesn’t do [...]

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Make Doing Your Taxes Easier with Turbo Tax

March 28, 2008

If you’re not trained in tax preparation, doing your own income tax return can be pretty intimidating. Fortunately, Intuit’s Turbo Tax software can take a really complicated process and make it a lot simpler. If you’re pretty savvy about your finances and don’t want to pay a large fee to a tax professional, [...]

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Five Easy Ways to Curb Your Spending

March 26, 2008

If you’re trying to live more frugally, you already know that you need to cut down on your spending. The trick now is finding ways to accomplish that. There several different methods to reduce your spending, so you can choose one that works for you.
Put yourself on an allowance. Do you [...]

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Earn Some Extra Green This Spring with a Garage Sale

March 24, 2008

When you think of spring, what comes to your mind? Some people might think of spring flowers and warm weather. Others might think of rain showers and thunderstorms. For some bargain hunters, however, spring is the beginning of garage sale season.
Garage sales serve to benefit shoppers and sellers alike. [...]

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Coupon Clipping? Get Your Kids on Board

March 22, 2008

Few can argue that clipping coupons can lead to significant savings at the grocery store. Devoted coupon users scour their local newspapers and grocery store ads to find coupons for their favorite grocery items. Coupled with discounts offered during in-store sales, coupon clipping can really make a dent in a family’s grocery expenses.
The [...]

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Ten Ways to Fund Your Vacation

March 21, 2008

As the ugly winter days give way to thoughts of warmer weather, it’s only normal for your mind to start to wander to more frivolous things like spring and vacation. Unfortunately, if you’re on a budget, a vacation may seem a little out of your reach. But you really need a break from [...]

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Cook Your Way to a Healthy Budget

March 19, 2008

You’ve probably heard lots of times that eating at home is much better for you than eating out. The large portions offered at restaurants encourage you to eat too much. And the rich glazes and sauces that accompany restaurant meals add unnecessary sodium and fat to your meals. There’s no doubt that [...]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Comparison Shopping

March 17, 2008

Keeping your expenses as low as possible requires that you make the most of every dollar you have to spend. Purchasing items on sale can help you stretch your dollar farther than it normally goes, but learning to recognize a good price can take a little practice. Shopping several stores or websites and [...]

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Make Next Year’s Tax Return Effortless

March 14, 2008

As you’re getting ready to visit your tax preparer to have your tax return completed, you may find your heart filled with dread. Even if you’re expecting to get a hefty return back from the IRS, the work required beforehand can be pretty intimidating. Do you have all of the necessary receipts? [...]

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Ride out Financial Storms with an Emergency Fund

March 12, 2008

It never fails that bad things seem to happen when you least expect them. Likewise, unexpected expenses seem to rise to the surface when your budget is already stretched to the extreme. Maybe the water pump in your car stops working. Or maybe your dentist just informed you that your son is [...]

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