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It’s Not Too Late to Save for the Holidays

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If you exchange gifts with all of your adult siblings, maybe this year you can see if they’d be willing to do a name draw. After all, there’s no point in making something just so you can give a gift, especially if it’s a gift the recipient wouldn’t like. See if there are any places you can cut costs.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . Do you feel like you have more month than money?

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