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Take Advantage of After Christmas Sales
Like Black Friday, spending the day after Christmas shopping is a tradition for millions of Americans. In my opinion, December 26 is actually a much better day to shop. Not only are there fewer crowds (there will definitely be crowds – but it won’t be as bad as Black Friday), stores often have better prices […]
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The Benefits of Bargain Shopping at Yard Sales
When you hear the words bargain shopping, what comes to mind? Most people think of saving money and buying cheap. Some think of getting less quality than deserved and settling for less. I, however, think of one of America’s favorite “pastimes”….yard sales! I think of yard sales as being the new era of bargain shopping. They […]
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Hook, Line, and Sinker: How Advertisers Reel Us In
Do you feel that it’s almost impossible to get out of debt despite your best efforts? Have you ever wondered why that is? Perhaps you blame the high interest that credit companies charge, but that’s only part of the problem. Take a moment to consider all of the purchases you’ve made during the past six […]
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Men vs. Women: Debt and Spending
Men and women are united in their struggle to stay out of debt and be responsible with money, but there are gender differences in how they handle debt and spending. So who comes out on top in the battle of men vs. women: debt and spending? While there isn’t much published research on gender differences […]