Tag Archives: Savings

Save Money this Thanksgiving

Here are some helpful tips to help you enjoy and save money this Thanksgiving holiday: Get a free turkey or other free meal items– Many churches and nonprofit organizations received donations of turkey during the holidays. The churches in turn … Continue reading

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Free Government Resources on Personal Finance

Have you ever wondered what government resources are out there? Well, don’t keep wondering, simply click and take advantage of these great resources. Mymoney.gov-This site provides a wealth of resources for businesses and individuals alike.  Whether you are looking to … Continue reading

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Yet another great way to save.

  If you are like most people, saving money can be a bit challenging.  Well how about splitting your direct deposit check amongst several bank accounts.   The month of May is National Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month.  This is … Continue reading

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Men vs. Women: Who is better at personal finances?

I was reading an article about personal finance regarding which sex is better at managing the finances.  The article mentioned that women are better at personal finance because we are more organized and pay more attention to detail.  Although in … Continue reading

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Affordable Summer Vacations

  Summer is upon us and many have already planned their vacations.  Others are contemplating if and how they can afford a summer vacation.  Although, the economy is in a slump, a well deserved vacation can still be affordable with … Continue reading

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The Return of Layaway

Do you remember when your mom would put that big purchase on layaway?  It seems like it was so long ago.  Not anymore.  In these tough economic times, many retailers are offering layaway as an option for many of their … Continue reading

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Students: Make the most of your summer job.

This summer, many students will be taking on summer jobs.  However, many are unaware of the tax consequences involved with employment.  Additionally, many students fail to establish a savings goal.  For example: 1. Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate must … Continue reading

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A New Way to Save

Many people have already discovered this great new way to save.  What is it you may ask?  Tax time is a great time to save because many people receive refunds.  In 2010 President Obama created the tax time Savings Bond … Continue reading

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Earn extra dollars with InboxDollars.com

Nowadays you often hear about how bad the economy is.  Unemployment is high and everything costs more.  Many people are looking for alternative means of earning extra money. I recently came across a new website titled Inboxdollars.com.  This site provides … Continue reading

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Freebies and Savings Tips

During these difficult times, we are always looking for ways to save money.  I found two great articles with savings tips and more. The first is from Kiplinger’s and is a list of free, yes free items. The second is … Continue reading

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