Articles Tagged ‘save money’

Great Vacation Options That Won’t Leave You Broke
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Great Vacation Options That Won't Leave You BrokeAs the old saying goes, "All work and no play make Jack and Jill a dull boy and girl." And that's exactly why it's crucial to ensure vacation is an important part of your annual rituals. Spending the whole year at work or school can really take its toll if you don't have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a little of what life has to offer. The issue that faces many families, however, is that vacationing often times works out to be quite pricey. As such, we choose to spend money on more immediate needs and activities than on...

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Kick Off 2011 by Giving Yourself a Raise
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
Kick of 2011 by Giving Yourself a RaiseDo you wonder how to get ahead in today's economy? Chances are, your spending doesn't seem to be excessive given your take-home pay. Yet, your finances seem to be dwindling rapidly. What can you do to improve your financial situation if you're unable to ask for a higher salary at work? Give yourself a raise, of course! Here is some advice on how to give yourself that raise. When you seem to be on the edge of financial trouble, the best remedy is a combination of two actions: 1. Minimize your spending. Trimming down a shopping habit is clearly the first...

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Jump Start Your Savings in 2011
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
When the year is about to end, parties often come to mind. There are important issues, though, that are worth considering beyond the festivities. The end of the year is a great time to go through your finances and find just what you need to do and work on for the coming year. When you do, you'll be better prepared for the upcoming year. You can save money and pay off debt, even if you make the same amount you made last year. There are usually ways to cut spending, save more money or pay down debt. Sometimes, that requires...

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Money Saving Ideas for the Weekend
Monday, July 20th, 2009

Although money may not always be in abundance for activities for the entire family, this doesn’t mean your family needs to miss out on some well-needed time together. Enjoying each others company is an important aspect of everyone’s life. There are many different educational, economical and fun ways your family can have fun together. We’ve come up with some ideas as to how you can still engage in some family-oriented activities for fun family activities, making memories together during these times where money isn’t always readily available for spending. 1. Rent a movie. Instead of taking the whole family to the movie...

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