From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Teach Children Good Gift Card Spending Habits

November 9, 2008

Article courtesy of ARA content. (ARA) – Wrapping paper, bows and ribbons are littering your family room, the adults are holding their tummies and settling down to digest the big meal and children are everywhere, ready to play with their holiday presents. But this year they received several gift cards, which also means it’s time [...]

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Make Smart Spending, Saving a Family Resolution

November 8, 2008

Article courtesy of ARA content. (ARA) – With the economic crisis hitting everyone in the pocketbook, it’s more important than ever for parents to talk to their children about how to manage money.  New Year’s — a prime resolution time for millions of Americans — is a great time for children and their parents to [...]

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5 Ways to Save Money on Christmas Cards

November 5, 2008

Okay, so you’ve shopped all over town to score great buys on your holiday shopping list. You’ve been planning your dinner for months and buying its ingredients as they go on sale. You’ve definitely gotten this whole frugal Christmas thing down. Then, one thought cuts you to the quick: Christmas cards! In all of your [...]

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Holiday Entertainment – Find Free Things to Do in Your City

November 3, 2008

There is certainly no shortage of fun things to do in just about any city around the holidays. Theaters are filled with Christmas-themed shows. Shops are bedazzled with glittering temptations. Even museums and historical sights tend to find a way to tie themselves to the holiday spirit in the air. Sometimes, it’s all you can [...]

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Smart Decisions During Open Enrollment Can Save You Thousands

November 2, 2008

Article courtesy of ARA content. (ARA) – In these tough economic times, millions of Americans are seeking new ways to reduce household spending. However, many are not taking simple steps to save money during open enrollment, which for many is the only time each year when changes can be made to their health benefits. Changes [...]

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10 Ways to Save Money at Christmas

November 2, 2008

Although the holidays are often touted as one of the happiest times of year, the reality of the subject that is that the holidays are also the most stressful time of year. What other season requires families to work so hard at balancing their spending with their emotional wants and needs? It’s no wonder that [...]

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