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How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you end up in life with assets that you would like to use or from which you need to receive income, yet also want to donate to charity, there may be ways for you to do both. Bank Rate claims: “Estate planners recommend this track for people with substantial wealth to stash assets whose value will undoubtedly appreciate in the future.”.

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How to Recognize the Hidden Costs of Christmas & Trim the Fat

Saving Cents With Sense

While many food banks burst at the seams with donations, they might run short on help sorting and distributing the food items. Remember you can give DIY presents to help you cut down on costs, here are some ideas: DIY Duct Tape Peppermint Tree. DIY Holiday Gift: Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie in a Jar.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

While there are still plenty of people clipping coupons the old fashioned way, people are taking much bigger steps to build their bank accounts back up. If you can’t sell something, consider donating it and at least getting the tax write off. Just be sure to keep your receipts so that you can get the tax credit for the donation.