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Give Now, Save Later: How Charitable Giving Affects Taxes

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The urge to contribute to charitable causes comes with the need to give before the end of the year to qualify for tax deductions. And, unfortunately, charitable giving this time of year brings out scam artists willing to take advantage of a person’s generosity, so taking extra caution to protect your sensitive information is important.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances

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Consolidate Your Banking and Investment Accounts. There’s nothing wrong with having a number of different checking and savings accounts, but many consumers find them to be frustrating and problematic. But once that insurance has been acquired, they don’t give it another thought. Re-Examine Your Insurance.

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4 Tips To Starting Your Financial Plan

Saving Cents With Sense

This will give you some flexibility and creates room for the unexpected in your overall financial plan. Instead of opening a savings account with a negligible interest rate, purchase gold and silver bullion (coins and bars). ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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How Are You Doing On Those Resolutions?

Saving Cents With Sense

I know we are half way through January, and many of you may already be giving up on your New Year’s Resolutions, but I wanted to encourage you to keep reaching for those goals you set. Did you want to save more money this year? Give up Caffeine (gasp!)? ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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report card freebies 2016 – Free Stuff when School ends

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Applebee’s -The A is for Apple Program gives kids a certificate for a free kids’ meal. million dollars to teachers’ projects since 2009. Family Trust Federal Credit Union – open savings account. 3 Rivers Credit Union -open a Buddy (Cub) account for your child. First Southern National Bank Pays for A’s.