Holidays

Many Happy Returns: 5 Tips for Getting What You Really Want This Holiday

Posted 30 weeks 22 hours ago 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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How to wrap gifts with leftovers.

Posted 32 weeks 1 day ago by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips, Shopping, DIY

Credit Card Wrap

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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This Season, Give Your Child the Gift of Fiscal Responsibility

Posted 33 weeks 5 days ago 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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This Year’s Hot Toy is Next Year’s Trash

Posted 34 weeks 5 days ago 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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Review of Debt-Proof the Holidays: How to Have an All-Cash Christmas

Posted 36 weeks 3 days ago 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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Go Ahead -- Take Candy From a Baby

Posted 37 weeks 4 days ago by Carrie Kirby

Frugal Living

baby with candy

One frugal mom recycles that Halloween loot for the Christmas stockings. Even if you don't go that far, now is the time to start thinking about stocking-stuffer sweets.

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Buy raincoats in summer, because winter always comes.

Posted 1 year ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Shopping

Male dummy with sale sign

You’ve almost certainly heard this one from a few sources (mine was from my dear old mum) but it’s without doubt one of the best pieces of advice for anyone watching their pennies.

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To life, to life, la kayim! The joy of home-enhanced booze.

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Food and Drink

Cherry poppin' cocktails

OK, so this is too late for Christmas, but there's still time before New Year's to try this out. I was pondering the range of joy and sorrow that is the homemade gift.

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101 ways to save money this month

Posted 1 year ago by Greg Go

Filed Under: Frugal Living

Christmas tree at Daley Plaza in ChicagoCredit Cave has a Santa sized post up called 101 ways to save money this Christmas. Here are a few that I'll be applying this month:

Gift certificates are great! I personally love them because I know what I need/want. Plus bundling gift cards to Best Buy to get something bigger always makes me happy.

#63 clocks in with a tip about gift giving -- give gift certificates.

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