From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Decorating Your Yard for Christmas on a Budget

November 30, 2008

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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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Holiday Decor: How to Keep the Glitz but Spare Your Budget

November 28, 2008

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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How to Stop Overspending at Christmas

November 26, 2008

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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What Do Your Property Taxes Pay For?

November 25, 2008

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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Weekend Roundup – Cleaning The Carpet Edition

November 24, 2008

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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Five Personal Finance Gifts for Under $25

November 23, 2008

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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2008 Black Friday: The Big Sales Are Just Around the Corner

November 18, 2008

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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Weekend Roundup – Getting Ready for Thanksgiving Edition

November 17, 2008

Well with Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, I’ve been busy making my shopping list and my cooking plan. As has been my tradition for years now, I cook our Thanksgiving meal on the day before Thanksgiving, and then reheat it for Thanksgiving dinner. This way I can enjoy the holiday and not fuss over a [...]

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Financial Goal Setting for 2009

November 16, 2008

Although it may seem crazy to be thinking about 2009, these last months preceding the beginning of the new year are the perfect time to start setting your goals for 2009. As the curtain closes on 2008, you are ready to assess the past events of the year and start dreaming about the next [...]

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How to Deal with Financial Stress in Your Life

November 14, 2008

The day-to-day workings of personal finance can bring a lot of stress into your life. As you create your family’s budget, you have to mark hard choices about what you can afford and what you can’t. You also have to make decisions about life-changing topics like insurance, retirement savings, and mortgages. Personal [...]

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