A Budget Diet for the Holidays

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Weekly Challenge: A Budget Diet for the Holidays Here’s your weekly challenge – stick to your budget diet this holiday season and gain wealth not debt! This simple 3-step process will ensure you start the New Year on budget. Make a List We all know that meal planning and preparing a grocery list will help … Read more

How to Find the Best Black Friday Deals

How to Find the Best Black Friday Deals Retail stores have begun gearing up for the upcoming Black Friday sales. If you’re new to bargain shopping, “Black Friday” is the day after Thanksgiving and the official beginning of holiday shopping. Back when accounts were kept by hand, retailers referred to this day as “Black Friday” … Read more

Discounted Gift Cards for Christmas

discounted gift cards for Christmas

Here’s the easiest way to save your money and give great gifts this Christmas… BUY DISCOUNTED GIFT CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS! Think of a discounted gift card as your little money saving secret! Save Your Money – Scenario #1 You love to give AMC Theatre gift cards as teacher gifts, and you discover that you can … Read more

10 Money-Savings Tips for Your Holiday Party

What’s the question on everyone’s mind this holiday season? How do I party like Santa and save like Scrooge? Well, here are 10 ways to help you do just that. The money you save will be like a present to yourself. Money Saving Holiday Party Tips Create your own “happy hour”: Skip the pricey meals … Read more

Drawing Names for Christmas

It’s’ time to begin drawing names for Christmas gifts! Our family began drawing names for Christmas about 10 years ago when our Christmas lists were getting way too long! 3 brothers, 1 sister, 3 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, 6 nieces and nephews…not to mention parents, in-laws, our immediate family, teachers & more! Over the years, we’ve … Read more

Preparing for the Holidays: Putting Aside Money for Gifts

While it might seem silly to start planning how to handle Christmas shopping months in advance, it’s often a far better idea than waiting until the last moment. With the economy somewhat shaky, jobs unavailable, and unemployment soaring, the holidays are an easy time to find yourself broke and feeling a bit sad. Having a … Read more

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