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Even when you’re trying to save, there are certain things that you just have to buy. Something breaks, you have to fix it; somethings needed, you have to get it. The good news is that in times of financial strain, retailers will pull out all the stops to attract customers, offering you deals to get you into the store. Continue Reading Save Money By Not Paying Retail »
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More and more frequently, Americans are making purchase offers and signing leases for homes close to public transportation, namely, commuter rail service. It’s a move that makes sense - homes further away from cities cost less, but with gas prices sky high, the monthly fuel bill eats up all of those savings. Public transportation, however, makes an expensive commute suddenly affordable. Continue Reading Gas Prices May Influence Your Next Home Choice »
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Everyone with investments has been feeling the heat, their stomachs sinking each time the Dow dips another hundred points. But instead of double-guessing your investment decisions and diving into panic mode, Money Magazine recommends that you focus on your long term goals in relation to your investments. Continue Reading Focusing On Your Long-Term Life Plan »
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Parenting is never easy, and in a time of growing economic crisis, teaching your child financial responsibility is even harder. So hard, in fact, that your adult child may someday come to you, asking for help out of a sticky financial situation. If that day comes, MSNBC has a few tips on how (and if) to help an adult child with debt: Continue Reading Help Your Indebted Child Just Enough »
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For many children, the year’s memories are highlighted by the weeks spent at summer camp: splashing in a pool, riding horses, eating with hundreds of their friends. Unfortunately for many of these children, summer camps around the nation are changing, responding to a slowing economy and rising fuel prices. Continue Reading Summer Camps Affected by Economy, Crude Oil Prices »
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When you think of adoption, you probably don’t immediately think of company support and benefits, but that may be changing. In 2007, 45 percent of the top 1,000 major U.S. companies offered their employees financial aid for adoption, a huge increase from 1990’s 10 percent. Continue Reading Companies Supporting Adoptive Parents »
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Even if you’re pinching pennies, buying a gas-friendly vehicle is still within your grasp: think used. Reaping all the benefits at a fraction of the cost, a used car that doesn’t guzzle gas is a great option on a budget. Of course, it’s important to buy a good used car, and for that reason, Consumer Reports compiled a list of the best used fuel sippers: Continue Reading Make Your Next Car a Gas Sipper, Not Guzzler »
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Many people believe that credit card companies have been irresponsible in their dealings with customers, and that fewer people would have large credit card debts if the companies acted somewhat more responsibly. Of course, they are only making business decisions, but the Federal Reserve has started talking about new regulations that would help credit card customers avoid overwhelming debts. Some of these regulations include: Continue Reading Changes for the Better in Credit Card Regulation »
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We’ve all heard that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but now, an international movement is capitalizing on it. Freecycle, a blend of the words “free” and “recycle,” is all about free recycling, or rather, giving away your unwanted goods to someone who wants them. To get involved, follow these simple steps: Continue Reading Freecycle for Free Stuff and a Cleaner Planet »
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As food prices soar to unmanageable levels, one of your best friends should be weekly coupons and, even more often, websites aimed at saving you food money. Instead of spending the American average of $3,240 yearly, spending a bit of time each week researching grocery deals could save you a significant amount. Continue Reading Save Money, Cut Your Grocery Bill »
