money-saving tips Archive

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    Be Merry: 2011 Holiday Guide

    The extra chilly nights, the 60 and low 70 degree weather while the palm trees continue to sway – this can only mean one thing for us Californians, the holidays are here! In order to make things a little brighter and merrier, here’s a quick...

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    Cost of Christmas: Are Live Trees or Artificial the Better Deal? – as featured in AOL’s DailyFinance

    What kind of Christmas tree will your family purchase this year? The American Christmas Tree Association states that artificial trees “cost an average of $100 and can save consumers 70% over a 10-year period, the average life span of an artificial tree.” The National Christmas Tree...

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    Credit or DEBT? Choose to Shop Smart

    Let’s talk about credit cards. Yeah, we know… it’s a love/hate relationship, especially during the holidays. It’s so tempting and easy to get caught up in charging all or most seasonal expenses. You’ll pay the credit card off later right? A new report states that Americans...

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    Our Black Friday 2011 Guide

    As the holiday crunch approaches everyone is looking for more ways to stretch their dollar and save. And with Black Friday ads already displayed throughout the public and internet, we figured it would be a good idea gather and compile some helpful information for you. First,...

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    Money-Saving Holiday Tips: Part 2

    A couple of days ago, we covered a few money-saving tips for the holidays. As promised, below is part 2 of the original blog series, Money-Saving Tips for the Holidays. Happy reading and saving! Shop early and online Check out your favorites stores now since...

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    Money-Saving Holiday Tips: Part 1

    Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner – Christmas is 40 days away (from today), but who’s counting? For many, it’s the season of excitement and added stress – holidays plans, trips, shopping and spending. A majority of us forget to keep our wallets...

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