Not Made Of Money

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If you’ve ever been the type to go driving around the neighborhood admiring the Christmas displays you see, you probably understand the desire to have one of “those” yards. You know the ones I mean; some homes simply exude the Christmas spirit. From their lawn ornaments to their porch [...]

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Getting my home dressed up for the holidays is one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. I love to see all of the sparkle and shine of the decorations as I pull out the decorations that have spent the past year packed away. It’s like seeing old friends again.
If you don’t, [...]

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Overspending at Christmas is probably one of the easiest things you’ll ever do. In fact, millions of dollars are spent by retailers every year to encourage you to do just that. So, with all of this pressure to spend more than you intend to, do you stand a chance at sticking to your [...]

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Property tax bills are starting to find their way into more and more mailboxes. Have you gotten yours yet? I received mine a few months ago. While the balance due had gone up a little from last year’s amount, I was pleasantly surprised to see that it hadn’t changed very much. [...]

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Every year we get our carpets and living room furniture steam cleaned. It’s amazing how much dirt can accumulate! I’ve tried DIY methods but nothing seems to work as well as having a professional in to do the job. We’ve been using the same service for years – so this week I’m [...]

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A healthy financial life is the best gift any adult can hope for this Christmas. Unfortunately, we can’t actually give that to our friends and loved ones. We can’t reach in and make their financial lives come to order. However, we can show them that we’re ready to support and help them [...]

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Since Thanksgiving Day is growing closer, it’s time for my annual “Black Friday” post. If you didn’t already know, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. On that day, online and brick and mortar stores kick off the shopping season by enticing shoppers with special deals and discounts. (I have to [...]

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