From the monthly archives:

December 2008

Make 2009 Your Year to Get Debt-Free

December 30, 2008

Getting out of debt is an admirable goal at any time of the year. But you have to admit, starting your journey to a life without debt at the beginning of the year has a certain amount of appropriateness to it. When is a better time to start this new chapter in your [...]

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Five Tips for Financial Success in 2009

December 28, 2008

As you start planning for the new year, you are certain to want to see yourself achieving financial success. Who doesn’t? The beginning of a new year is a hopeful time when everyone sees the possibility of success. Maybe all of those financial lessons that you’ve fought to learn this year will [...]

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A Guide to Your Frugal New Year’s Eve Party

December 26, 2008

After the stress of the holidays, there’s nothing better than hosting a New Year’s Eve bash to help you cut loose and have some fun. What won’t relieve stress, however, is having to begin the new year by facing leftover bills from your party. Vow to start your new year on the right [...]

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Make a Plan to Pay Off Holiday Debt

December 23, 2008

Now that your holiday shopping is almost done (hopefully, anyway) you may find yourself buried in holiday debt. Don’t feel like you’re alone; many people get a little carried away as they shop for Christmas presents. Then, add the cost of those presents to the other typical holiday expenses like decorations for your [...]

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Should You Bailout A Friend In Need?

December 22, 2008

The following is a guest post by Trisha Wagner.
What do you do if a close friend or family member comes to you in dire need of financial help? If you have not yet faced this situation, the chances are you might in the near future. The question of whether it is wise [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Waiting For Santa Edition

December 21, 2008

Well all the shopping is done and the presents are wrapped, yeah! I’ll be doing some holiday baking this week but the hard work is already done. I’m looking forward to the kids being off school for a couple of weeks and hoping to get some projects done around the house.
Here [...]

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2009 Personal Finance Resolutions

December 21, 2008

If you’ve decided that 2009 is going to be your year to work on your finances, you’ve got your work cut out for you. While improving your financial situation is an admiral goal, you will need to narrow your focus a little to really get traction towards your resolutions. Specific goals are much [...]

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How to Control Your Spending During the Holiday Season

December 19, 2008

Now that we’re down to the last few days before Christmas, it’s more important than ever for you to keep a tight reign on your holiday spending. If you’re not feeling prepared for Christmas yet, panic can take hold and urge you to spend more than you had planned to. Now, more than [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Wrapping Gifts Edition

December 13, 2008

I’m done with all my Christmas shopping and just have a few more gifts to wrap. My plans are to get those wrapped this weekend so I will be “officially” done. I’m amazed how quickly the past year has gone – seems like it was just yesterday we were celebration last Christmas! [...]

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Bargain Hunting in December: What Can You Score Big On?

December 10, 2008

As Christmas gets closer and eventually passes, bargain hunters can find a lot of great deals if they know where to look. There’s almost no limit to the great deals you can find if you are patient.
Winter clothes – If you’re not in a hurry to buy new sweaters or boots before [...]

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