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3 Smart Steps to Pay Cash for Christmas

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That merry time of year that is filled with faith, family, food, and a little bit of shopping. Americans will spend about $900 on holiday purchases** and unfortunately, many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. How do you save for Christmas spending?

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Save Money with Meal Planning

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Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! For the new year, I have set a few goals and one of them is to consistently menu plan this year!

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5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget

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Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget. Define your needs.

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35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips | Kitchen Economics

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One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. Here's to a low-cost, yet delicious New Year! 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. Produce Tips.

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3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas

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That merry time of year that is filled with faith, family, food, and a little bit shopping. The average American will spend about $700 on holiday purchases* and unfortunately many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. How do you save for Christmas spending?

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Christmas Spending Budget for 2013 {FREE Excel Spreadsheet Offer}

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Yesterday, I announced my new year long series, Christmas Savings Club. Our goal with the Christmas Savings Club is to save enough cash to achieve a Cash Christmas in 2013. Our goal with the Christmas Savings Club is to save enough cash to achieve a Cash Christmas in 2013.

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

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The holiday season has a number of hidden costs, which really aren’t hidden as much as they are… ignored. Let’s look at where you could save a little money this holiday season: Christmas Lights. Wired.com figures Americans spend $233 million to power Christmas lights every year.