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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse. You may not be comfortable doing more risky things with your money.

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Giveaway: $50 American Express Gift Card courtesy of Randstad

Saving Cents With Sense

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. percent in 2009, the U.S. In spite of a 2009 study by Scott I. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. billion in March.

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Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances

Saving Cents With Sense

It also happens to be the time when your finances receive a thorough examination; tax preparation forces millions of people to go over their receipts and spending from the past year, quantify their gains and losses, and evaluate the performance of their investments from the past year. Frugal finances spring cleaning'

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11 Discount & Budget Travel Websites-ChristianPF

Fashion Without Guilt

If you want to still plan that vacation this year, Christian Personal Finance wrote a great article outling how to travel and get the &# bang for your buck&#. With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. The consumers have spoken and gas seems to be gradually dropping but not fast enough.

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Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

They may only actually enjoy one or two meals that fit in the healthy category. However, with the proper tools and advice, anyone can successfully eat well while keeping their finances under control. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Preparing Large Meals.

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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. After taking a look at your holiday shopping credit card bill, you may (unsurprisingly) groan and vow to pay off your debt as quickly as possible. The top 3 financial resolutions? Paying Off Debt.