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6 Ways to Waste Money During the Holidays “What’s a few extra dollars here or there when holiday sales offer such a banquet of deals? It can’t hurt to blow the budget once a year. After all, you won’t have to pay down those credit cards until January, right? Wrong! No matter how caught … [Read more...]
The countdown to December 25th is on...it's less than 10 days away! For many this holiday season will be no different than the last; dozens of gifts under the tree, stellar light displays, and party trays piled high enough to fill an army. For others this year might be different... in a good … [Read more...]
The holiday's are here and with them come the three S's; stress, spending, and splurging. For those of us running a tight financial ship these three S's can sabotage our year end bottom line and leave us in a precarious position come January. You can see how the average American behaves with an … [Read more...]
The situation: I wanted a new coffee maker. The enticement: Gilt, a flash sale site, was having a special sale on fancy coffee and espresso makers. The one I wanted was $79, marked down from $145. Here’s how the chat with my husband went: Me: Gilt is having a coffee maker sale. Any interest? Him: … [Read more...]
Why Can’t We Have Our Cake and Eat It Too? “The English proverb tells us that we can’t have our cake and eat it too. I’ve often struggled to understand exactly what that means. I guess it’s supposed to imply that we can’t have it both ways. How can we preserve something of value if … [Read more...]
