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Budgeting and Bargains

7 Price Tags That Are Falling


Here are seven islands of price relief in this dark sea of economic uncertainty.

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Break the Tradition of Overspending


It's tempting to overspend during the holidays. Learn how to make this year different.

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Everyone who gives financial advice says the first thing I need to do is create a budget. Is that really true?
Katie, Columbus Ohio

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To your very simple question, I offer a very simple answer: Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. Let us explain. Yes, you need some kind of ... Read More...

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Save on Food: Avoid Prepared Foods

Posted November 25, 2008 2:01 PM

Now is a good time to reconsider the easiest and most obvious ways of saving a few dollars here and there. For starters: Made from scratch and raw food is always cheaper than buying prepared versions of the same item.

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2008 Gift Card Study

Posted November 19, 2008 12:09 PM
Gift cards can be a holiday cure-all. But which retailers offer good deals on gift cards, and which will hamstring the card recipient. Read more...

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Turbocharge Your Savings

Posted November 19, 2008 1:07 PM
In tough economic times like these, you need sound strategies to safeguard your financial future. These common-sense tips will help you maximize your savings. Read more...

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Going Green and Saving Money

Posted June 23, 2008 2:21 PM

ThirdAgers talk about how to save money and the environment at the same time. People sometimes equate green with premium prices. But there are strategies to saving money that save on resources at the same time. ThirdAgers share their thoughts.

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Volunteer Vacation

Started by CMartin on July 30, 2008 12:31 PM

I'm thinking about booking a vacation for next year and was thinking about going on a volunteer-based vaca. Has anyone done one of those? Was it worthwhile? Or would I be better off serving my own community and going on a traditional vacation?

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