From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Evaluating Your Insurance Needs during Open Enrollment Time

October 30, 2009

When I think of winter and the holiday season, I have to admit that my mind usually turns to holiday celebrations and cozy nights with the family. Practical, financial matters are often the farthest things from my mind. I should, however, make a little time to think about our family’s insurance needs.
You see, [...]

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Frugal Ways to Save on Entertaining Costs

October 29, 2009

We love to entertain. Nothing makes us happier than having our home filled with friends and family members. Some days I think the only reason my husband wanted to buy a house was so that he would have a place to entertain.
Since entertaining is so important to us, we have always [...]

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Cheap Chicken Dinner Recipes

October 28, 2009

Chicken can be a versatile component in a family’s menu plans. Less expensive than beef, I’ve found that using chicken as my main meat allows me to stretch my grocery budget much farther than I could otherwise stretch it. Using chicken a great deal, though, requires me to have a large arsenal of [...]

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Budget Home Organization Tips

October 27, 2009

Having good home organization tools in place is a huge part of what makes my household run smoothly. When clutter or messiness takes over the house, nothing seems to go right. Is that how it is in your home? Maybe you’re hoping to create a little more organization in your house with [...]

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Tip for Saving Money – Always Ask for a Discount

October 26, 2009

Everybody loves to get a bargain. I collect coupons for my favorite stores, shop clearance aisles regularly, and keep an eye on sales ads all the time just to save a little money on my purchases. Each of these ideas, though, doesn’t take advantage of the easiest way to save while shopping. [...]

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Tips for Finding Garage Sale Deals

October 23, 2009

Garage sale shopping can be an adventure. You’re never certain what you’re going to find. One sale might result in some fun toys for the kids. Another might allow you to buy a new dresser. I’ve even heard of people buying cars at estate sales. Garage sales rock!
If you’re reading [...]

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Learning to Let Go of Stuff

October 22, 2009

The desire to collect “stuff” is responsible for a lot of overspending. You’ve seen it before, right? There are women who have more clothes than they could ever really wear, men who have tools that rival the workshops of professional mechanics or woodworkers, and even children who have as many toys as a [...]

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Year End Financial Planning – What You Need to Be Doing Now

October 21, 2009

I love the fall months. The colors of the flowers and trees, the pleasant weather, and even school activities with the family combine to create my favorite time of year. The coming of fall brings more than good times and pretty sights, though. Fall is the perfect time to start looking to [...]

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How to Get Through the Holiday Season without Incurring More Debt

October 20, 2009

Although the holiday season is a magical time of year, the frivolity that goes along with it can wreak havoc on your financial plan. No one wants to deny themselves or their families the fun and celebration that goes along with the season, right? Before you know it, you find yourself spending more [...]

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October Best Bargains

October 19, 2009

Are you looking for some good buys this month? I’m always hoping to find a good price on one of the items that’s already on my shopping list, so I look around at a lot of different places. I check them all: discount stores, shopping centers, and websites.
This October, as [...]

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