Posted March 12, 2009 - 09:44 by Elizabeth Sanberg
Taxes
I have a confession to make: I love tax season. Not just the days when I do my taxes or when I file my taxes or get a chunk of change deposited to my account, but the entire Tax Season: from beginning of January when you're allowed to start filing until April 15: the big due date. Honestly, I think Tax Season is a lot like the Holiday Season. Don't believe me? Check out their similarities.
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Posted January 12, 2009 - 18:37 by Torley Wong
Shopping
"Free shipping" is often advertised as attractive bait for you to take action and buy something! That is, until you find out it's not free after all. Here are tips & tricks to help you make the most of shipping.
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Posted January 6, 2009 - 10:55 by Sarah Winfrey
General Tips
Whatever holidays you celebrate in November, December, and January, they're over now. We spend November and December gearing up, getting ready, anticipating days off from work, travel, good food, and good times with people we love. Then January hits, and that's all over. Not only that, but the bills for all that hope and anticipation start arriving and we go back to our normal daily routine. It's no wonder if we sometimes look up and ask if the holidays really meant anything after all.
Seasons of letdown are difficult for the human spirit. They just are. There's not any way around that. But there are ways to lessen the impact of a letdown, any letdown, has on you.
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Posted September 24, 2008 - 14:16 by Linsey Knerl
Making Extra Cash
Looking for some work? Maybe a part time gig or a fresh start in a new industry? We speak with an expert who tells us what businesses are looking for in their next round of holiday hires – and how to make it a permanent affair.
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Posted August 29, 2008 - 07:07 by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Shopping, Budgeting, Consumer Affairs, General Tips
We’ve all been there. You open a present with giddy anticipation, ripping the gift wrap away like a 10 year old on a sugar high. And then, as you open the box and peek inside, your brain searches for a way to act really happy…because the gift you have received is just, well, awful. And when the dust settles and the event is over, it’s time to start thinking about regifting. But be careful…there are rules to follow.
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Posted December 25, 2007 - 20:36 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Consumer Affairs
Sadly, a recent poll by Inside Indiana Business reports that 13 percent of consumers want to return items, but feel that it is too much of a hassle. If you are confident that your perfect gift is out there, take these steps to ensure that you can have it, with minimal effort and aggravation!
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Posted December 11, 2007 - 10:28 by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Shopping, DIY, General Tips
I’ve mentioned before that I’m no fan of the greeting card and gift wrapping industries. Not only are their products way over-priced, they’re also less than original in most cases. So, when I stumbled across a site that showed me how to wrap gifts beautifully using bits and pieces around the house, well, I was more than pleased…especially at this time of year. It’s called Wrap Art.
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Posted November 30, 2007 - 11:06 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Shopping, Consumer Affairs
Kids may think they know what they want to get for the holidays this year, but that doesn’t mean they have a clue as to what they need. By having a little forethought, and using this gift-giving opportunity as a chance to really invest in them, you can help change their financial futures. Here is a rundown of some of the best money-management gifts that I have personally used for kids under 12...
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Posted November 23, 2007 - 18:48 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Shopping, Lifestyle, Consumer Affairs
Our commitment to saving money has always prevented my family from buying the current year’s “Hot” toys. Every year that I hold tight to the decision to avoid trendy tech fads like the plague is another year that I am pleased with the outcome. My children and my bank account appreciate it also. Here’s why...
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Posted November 10, 2007 - 20:34 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Shopping, Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
Those of you looking forward to this year’s holiday shopping season with a little apprehension, anxiety, or dread can take heart in a new way of thinking. The always financially-savvy (but personable and warm) Mary Hunt of DebtProofLiving has followed through on her promise to simplify your seasonal spending and put meaning back into Christmas.
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