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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use them to your advantage. New Year’s Day. For example, want to plan a get-away but can’t find the time? To piggy-back off of the prior example, it’s extremely important to get out of the office for 5 consecutive days. Use Holidays Strategically. Here is a list of Federal Holidays. Monday, January 2*.

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Investing with the Santa Claus Rally

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Hedge funds are usually highly leveraged; for example, for each dollar of cash they may have 10 dollars invested. Before the end of the year, many hedge funds are looking to close short positions and invest excess cash similar to mutual funds. Hedge Funds. Tax Time Benefits.

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Is Automatic Bill Pay Right for You?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My weekly produce box delivery and the monthly satellite TV bill are two examples of bills that I have paid automatically with my credit card. And, if you are using a rewards card, you can gain an advantage by racking up the cash back in many cases. However, you don’t want to carry a balance. Do you use automatic bill pay?

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The Best and Worst Times to Side Hustle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I was once asked to babysit for a New Years Eve party. For example, if I make $400 a week on unemployment and I was offered a babysitting gig for one day that week, I would have to make at least $100 in that day of babysitting; otherwise I’d be operating at a loss. What has worked to your advantage? What hasn’t?

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

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homeowners as of year-end 2023. Source: ICE Mortgage Technology February 2024 “Mortgage Monitor” report Pros and cons of a home equity loan Advantages You’ll have a fixed interest rate and predictable monthly payment. For example, peer-to-peer lender Prosper sets a 660 credit score minimum for HELOCS, vs. 640 for home equity loans.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

– Not only is it possible to retire on real estate, there are many benefits that you need to take advantage of. Miss Wallstreet: Happy New Year: Let’s Trade Forex – One of my goals this year is to double my trading account before December. She thinks that is the best deal for her and her money.

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Giant Eagle Weekly Ad and Coupon Matchups Week : 1/5/27

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No “Free” (example: B1G1 FREE) Printed coupons are accepted. New Year's Good Luck Pretzel - $3.99. New Year's Good Luck Pretzel. with your Advantage card. with Advantage card. Coupons up to 99 cents doubled with Giant Eagle Advantage Card. Limit of 2 “like” Printed coupons in a 24 hour period.