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5 Ways to Save on Travel Expenses

Saving Cents With Sense

Do your homework ahead of time by calling your bank and credit card companies for a rundown of possible fees. Credit cards might charge a flat fee or a percent of the transaction; the former quickly gets pricey if you’re buying every meal and souvenir with your card. Pay the smart way. Sail Away for Less.

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The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ellipsos (a Montreal environmental consulting firm) did a study in 2009 in which they claim that there is a significant environmental advantage to using a live Christmas tree over an artificial one, but that after using the artificial one for 20 or more years, the impact evens out. How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World.

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The Financial Effects of Marriage

Saving Cents With Sense

Before getting married, you’ve likely researched the financial questions you should ask each other, but do you know how your wedding will affect your finances once the “I dos” are said and the wedding certificate is signed? ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. The Taxes Difference.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. If you achieve it, nothing happens, but if you don’t achieve it, the site will charge your credit card and donate money to a charity whose cause you hate. The top 3 financial resolutions?

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For 12 years she worked as an assistant to research scientists – continuing to live with her parents. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She ignored collectors and now the card company is suing. Finally, her Dad put his foot down and insisted she get a job and help out with household expenses.