From the monthly archives:

April 2008

Six Budget-Friendly Gifts to Celebrate Mother’s Day

April 30, 2008

With Mother’s Day swiftly approaching, you’d do well to start thinking about what you’re going to get Mom now. Don’t be tempted to go all out and spend way more than you can really afford to show Mom how special she is. Odds are that she doesn’t really want or expect you to [...]

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What’s in Your Wallet? – A Checklist

April 28, 2008

No, this isn’t a Capital One commercial. Seriously, what is in your wallet? Some people carry nothing but cash in their wallet. Others carry just about every type of identification or financial information they have in their wallet.
In a perfect world, the things you actually should carry in wallet lie [...]

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Three Simple Ways to Save on Gas

April 25, 2008

The sky-rocketing prices of gas are a problem across the nation. Whether you drive a big SUV or a small economy car, you’ve probably been trying to come up with some ways to control what you’re spending on gas. You can’t, however, always control the distances that you have to travel each day. [...]

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Graduation Gifts on a Budget

April 23, 2008

Graduating from high school or college are monumental occasions that should be celebrated by family and friends. If you have a loved one who is about to reach one of these milestone moments, you are absolutely right to want to commemorate the occasion with a special gift. Aside from wedding gifts, graduation presents [...]

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How to Make Your Garage Sale a Success

April 21, 2008

Have you been hit with the urge to do a little spring cleaning around your house? Would you like to earn some extra cash? If you said, “yes,” to these suggestions, a garage sale is the project for you. In one day you’ll be able to rid your house of all the [...]

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Coupon Hunting 101

April 18, 2008

It’s no secret that coupons can help you save money; the problem usually lies in finding these coupons. Sometimes you get lucky and come across a great coupon, but luck doesn’t lead to consistent savings. Here are a few tips to help you find coupons that will help you save money on things [...]

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Be Frugal Not Cheap!

April 16, 2008

With all of the talk being batted around about living the frugal life, you could easily start thinking that the most inexpensive option is always the best option. But is that really true? Are there any instances where it would benefit you to choose a higher-priced option?
You bet there are. Although a [...]

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Choose Your Grocery Shopping Time Carefully

April 14, 2008

You already know that you should shop around to get the best bargains for your groceries, but did you know that the days and times you shop can also impact what you pay? By paying attention to the day of the week and the season you are shopping you can find considerable savings at [...]

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Five Ways Using Quicken Will Make Your Finances Simpler

April 11, 2008

Many people are a little intimidated about the idea of using financial software to track their expenses. Even the term “financial software” calls to mind thoughts of spreadsheets and complicated budgets. In reality, though, deciding to use Quicken can make your finances much simpler than you ever thought possible.
Quicken is relatively easy to [...]

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Financial Records That You Should Always Keep

April 9, 2008

Tax records should be kept for at least seven years. Automobile records should be kept as long as the car. But did you know that there are some records that you should keep forever? Although any effort to reduce excessive clutter should be applauded, there are some things that you should make sure [...]

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