From the monthly archives:

December 2008

Falsehoods and Fibs About Your Credit Score

December 8, 2008

The following is a guest post by Tisha Tolar.
The term “credit score” has been thrown around almost daily these days. People are worried about the changes in the credit card industry and realize no more than ever the importance of their credit score on their financial well-being. Credit cards used to be a bit [...]

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Cheap Stocking Stuffers: Inexpensive Gift Ideas to Fill Those Stockings

December 7, 2008

As you’re frantically searching to find just the gifts for your family this year, it’s easy to forget to plan your stocking stuffers. After all, you’ve probably got much bigger fish to fry this Christmas. Your spouse has his eye on a new DVD player; your kids want the latest toys. You’ve [...]

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Gift Cards – Common Sense Precautions If You Are Giving Them This Year

December 6, 2008

photo credit: laurenatclemson
Gift cards have really earned a bad rap this year. With many major retailers like Dillard’s closing locations and other retailers like Circuit City filing for bankruptcy, many consumers are afraid of ending up holding a gift card that they can’t use. Will the current economy’s craziness spell an end [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Online Christmas Shopping Edition

December 1, 2008

I didn’t venture out on Black Friday but I was able to score some great deals online that included free shipping. Glad to have those items out of the way. Can’t believe that Christmas is only 24 days away!
Here are some favorite posts I enjoyed from the Frugal Blog Network:
Tight Fisted Miser [...]

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