From the monthly archives:

March 2011

6 Items You Should Always Buy Generic

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Many people assume that purchasing a name-brand item will guarantee quality. But is that really the case? Are generics just cheap imitations of the real thing, or are they less expensive, but equally reliable alternatives? As with many things, the answer to that question is yes and no. Even though the answer isn’t “cut and [...]

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Saving Money Every Day – The Great Coupon Hunt

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It’s no secret that coupons can help you save money; the problem usually lies in finding these coupons. Sometimes you get lucky and come across a great coupon, but luck doesn’t lead to consistent savings. To see substantial savings through the use of coupons, you need to have a consistent plan where you use them. [...]

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5 Wise Things To Do With Your Tax Refund

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Many of you have either already received your tax refund, or are anticipating one in the next few days. It can be very easy to simply waste the money on something that will not provide a large benefit to you. Here are more productive ways to spend your refund. 5 Things To Do With Your [...]

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Budgeting Bootcamp for Your Teen

The following is a guest post by John on behalf of Airsplat.com. Please see the end of the article for his author bio. There are five major stages (or aspects) to every mission. Objective acquisition, reconnaissance, planning, execution and debriefing (a.k.a. reflection). In order to have a successful mission and a successful series of missions [...]

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How The Cost Per Use Method Can Help You When Comparison Shopping

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I was talking to a coworker the other day about her fashion wish list. She has expensive taste, and I was trying understand how she justifies her purchases…and of course trying to get her to spend less. Then the concepts of comparison shopping and cost per use came up. What Exactly Is The Cost Per [...]

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