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Ten Things All Five-Year-Olds Should Know About Money
Teaching young children about money can go a long way in preparing them for the future. Children learn and mimic their parents’ behavior. Thus, if you talk to your child about money when they are young, and set an example for them as they grow, they will be that much more aware and fiscally responsible [...]
Continue reading...Get Personal at Christmas and Save Money
19. November 2008
With the Christmas holidays so close, you may be checking your budget to determine how much you can spend this year. Perhaps this may be the year that personalized gifts may be more appropriate in order for you to save some money. Over the last several years, personalized Christmas gifts have become the norm rather [...]
Continue reading...Automatic Deductions Can Save You Money
18. November 2008
There used to be a time, before automatic deductions, that we would cash our paychecks and instead of paying down debt or putting the bulk of the money into a savings account, we would perhaps pay ourselves a little more and pay the bills a little less. You can save a significant amount of money by [...]
Continue reading...Save Some Money - Don’t Buy New Books
28. October 2008
People used to say that reading is the cheapest hobby. You can be anybody you want to be and travel to different places in just one sitting and for free. It’s not surprising then that even if there are more and newer forms of entertainment innovated every now and then, a lot of people still [...]
Continue reading...A Wishlist for that New Home
23. October 2008
A new home is a big yet definitely a rewarding investment. For a regular family, it’s best to make all the planning and saving worth it by making sure that the new house is very close, if not nothing less, of the dream home the whole family has long waited for. Afterall, owning a new [...]
Continue reading...Graduating from the Piggy Bank to the Bank Account
2. July 2008
Do you remember the excitement you felt as a child when your mom presented you with a brand new piggy bank? Although there are a variety of piggy banks for kids today, parting with the money saved may be difficult. However, when the appropriate time arrives to empty the piggy bank and open [...]
Continue reading...Why Consignment Shops are Mom’s Best Friend
2. July 2008
Who are moms’ best friends? Other moms? No! They are consignment shops! Why consignment shops are mom’s best friend has been the topic of much debate. First of all, what are consignment shops? They sell second-hand items wherein the profit is split between the shop and the person who brought in the merchandise. One of the [...]
Continue reading...10 Cheap Places for a Holiday
2. July 2008
With summer almost upon us, you may be considering taking a family vacation. However, with the price of fuel at its highest, you may have to limit your summer vacation to three or four days. To this end, here are ten cheap places to go for summer vacation. 1. Las Vegas. With [...]
Continue reading...Old Toys, New Toys, Your Kid Won’t Know the Difference!
2. July 2008
The next time you are thinking of buying new things for your kid, just use this strategy to save yourself some money! Whether it’s your child’s birthday or the family gets together to celebrate a holiday, inevitably the kids will receive lots of toys. One way to save money is to put some of the [...]
Continue reading...Save Money with Coupons!
1. July 2008
The price of groceries has gone up. With the price of gas rising, the price of everything is bound to inflate in the near future. As far as that food bill goes, one way to save some dough is to use a coupon or two on your next visit to the store. Most people [...]
Continue reading...Save Money by Buying Off-Season Clothing
1. July 2008
When we step out the door we all want to look our best. That means having the right clothing. However, clothing can be expensive. The price goes up when you have a family to provide for as well. Here are some reasons why buying off-season clothing will save you money. Maybe you [...]
Continue reading...Save Money through Buying in Bulk
1. July 2008
Does it always seem like you are running out of this and that and making more than one trip to the grocery store? It can be frustrating, not to mention expensive, to stay in this cycle. The solution may be to stock up on those needed items. Buying in bulk has become a popular [...]
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19. November 2008
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