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Best Way to Spend Tax Refund

For the Mommas

Best Way to Spend Tax Refund. When that time of year arrives that you receive a nice large amount of refunded tax money, it can be tempting to immediately go on a shopping spree. Get Rid of Debt. Although this may be one of the least exciting ways to spend your tax refund, it makes the most sense.

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Friday Links – Colder Than Mars Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some great articles from this week. With tax time right around the corner, Oscar at Money is the Root highlights 5 Questions that All Taxpayers Should be Asking. With tax time right around the corner, Oscar at Money is the Root highlights 5 Questions that All Taxpayers Should be Asking. How did your holidays go?

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. What About Debt? The chance viewing of an interview on TV gave me a third option – that of using my cash to pay off my debts, especially high-interest debt. What do you do?

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Refinance Calculator | Bankrate

Savings Corner

The money you tap from your home’s equity can be used to consolidate higher-interest debt or to improve your home. Homeowners who have improved their credit score or lowered their debt-to-income ratio, for example, might be eligible for a better rate today if they refinance. Ideally, you’ll also get a lower rate in the process.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This was the first opportunity to highlight articles from the newly formed Yakezie network. Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year. This post shows highlights how much you can earn before you need to pay tax.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I hope you enjoy them and the great articles they support. Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. ” Harry Sit from The Finance Buff asks Tax Efficiency: Relative or Absolute? , ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. companies should not treat workers this way.

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