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Online Resources to Help You Plan Your Charitable Donations
Your heart might be in the right place, but is your money? There’s no question: Americans can be generous. According to the Giving USA Foundation’s 2017 annual report, Americans gave charitable donations in excess of $390 billion in 2016 and that giving was driven by a rise in donations from individuals. People, on their own, donated […]
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Did You Have a Healthy Budget This Year?
If you started this year with a budget, pat yourself on the back – you’re in the minority. According to a Gallup poll, only about one in three Americans put together a written or digital household budget to document their income and expenses. Yet, for those struggling to make ends meet, creating a budget and […]
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Last Minute Holiday Shopping Tips
With the holiday season in full swing, it is easy for stressed consumers to stop paying attention to their budget. They may give in to the temptation to pull out their credit cards and assume they will figure out how to pay for things when the bills come in January. If you are trying to […]
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5 Quick Tips For Dealing With Debt Collectors
Let’s be honest, being in debt isn’t fun. Nobody wants to have debt or the worry that goes along with it. For some people, the worst part of debt is dealing with debt collectors. They’re the ones who can make anyone hesitate to answer their phone. Stories of debt collectors preying on and intimidating consumers […]
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5 Easy Ways to Save Money Without Feeling Deprived
Are you tired of running out of cash before the end of the month? Is your credit card balance steadily increasing because you are using credit to pay your basic expenses each month? It doesn’t have to be that way. There are easy ways to save money without feeling deprived. It might be time to […]
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Beware Of Free Trial Scams
Free product! Risk-free trial! The “free” offers for anything from cooking gadgets to skincare products appear on pop-up internet ads, unsolicited emails, and TV. In some cases, they may be legitimate opportunities to try something new. But, more often, those offers can be costly mistakes when consumers unwittingly agree to monthly subscriptions or additional products […]
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Top Holiday Gifts That Support a Good Cause
The holidays are about gift-giving, and many people prefer to spend their gift budgets on items that support good causes aiding people in need. If you are someone who likes to give holiday gifts that directly support good causes, here are a few organizations that you might consider. It may sound too good to be true, […]