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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

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Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. Others are perhaps trying to keep up with the Jones by staying current with all the latest trends. You may have self-image problems , they suggest that you might be obsessive if you redecorate often. Trends come and go.

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Collecting – Tips for Fun and Profit

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However, she enjoyed her hobby immensely and kept right on collecting things of interest to her. For awhile, there was a trend called ‘Shabby Chic’ Old wooden furniture, painted white – with crackled or chipped finishes – were highly regarded by collectors and decorators. Know current trends. Enjoy your collections.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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You may need to spend some time writing down your goals and/or expectations for retirement, but asking the questions is where everyone begins. THE Canadian Personal Finance Site: Make Your Hobby Pay – An ironic view of why cutting your spending is the losers way to get out of debt, just make mo’ money!