A study of 1,012 adults, 18 years of age and older, living in the continental United States offers one explanation for holiday spending being the weakest since 2008. The 2012 Fidelity Investments® New Year Financial Resolutions Study, conducted annually since 2009, shows that more than one third of shoppers planned to cut a quarter of
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Follow me on Twitter here. You have been making meals at home to save money. You’re doing a wonderful job at being a better economical meal maker. Maybe you’ve even tried your hand at something fancy but you know you can’t do that all of the time. Wouldn’t it be great if you could jazz
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With the new year fast approaching, I’m looking to make a delicious brunch, and I’m sure you are too. My New Year’s Resolution includes becoming a better cook and saving money along the way. Well, that’s why I decided to make a good recipe better. I’ll explain how to alter Paula Deen’s recipe, give the
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Too often, we take things at face value. We look at a price, and then assume that there are no more costs associated with the item. The reality, though, is that everything you buy comes with an additional cost. And that cost may not be immediately evident. Before you make a purchase, stop a moment
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Get your retirement back on track. Here are nine ways to trim your expenses now so you can reap the rewards later. Most people will fail to retire with financial security. Harsh reality, but true. Will you be one of the few to reach the goal? Ask yourself this: If I keep doing what I’m
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I often cringe every time I wrap a gift. I feel badly buying paper that will just end up in a landfill. I don’t even like to purchase gift bags for fear that the recipients are just going to throw them out. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the amount of household waste usually increases
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If you’re spending a lot of time and money with your holiday photos. . and you still aren’t creating anything exciting and memorable. . . then something is WRONG. What if you could make a card online for free and create interesting Christmas card designs, Hanukkah designs, you name it? Well guess what? There is
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For many people, it’s tradition to send holiday photo cards. Photos that are sentimental. At times, it can feel like one more thing you dread doing. Maybe even one more thing you have to shell out money for. Don’t get overwhelmed yet. Making holiday cards can become simple. Sending out creative cards for less can
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You’re already getting some deals online, but you’re not getting as many as you like. You may think you’re missing out on bargains but don’t give up yet. Your email may be to BLAME. It’s so overstuffed that you don’t even find the offers you may have signed up for. No matter the reason. Here’s
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You may ask yourself, “How can I get rid of this bad money habit?” Getting rid of a habit is a huge mistake. Why? Keep reading.
