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

Saving Cents With Sense

Although gas prices have been lower lately, hovering around $3.20 If anyone asks you want you want for Christmas, think practical: gas cards, an hour with a financial planner, gift cards to the grocery store and personal budgeting software. Homemade Holiday Gifts: DIY Peppermint Scrub. Photo by Upupa4me via Flickr.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! To save money at home and keep some of your hard-earned dollars in the bank, we have some realistic ways to save money for you! Gas stations and airports are money traps!

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One Month of Spending Zero

Couponing 101

Doing a no-spend challenge for a month is a great way to recover from higher spending months like December when our bank accounts take a hit due to Christmas. What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! and homemade enchilada sauce for a Mexican casserole the next night!