Budgeting

Big Box Stores Vs. Small Retailers

Posted: February 9, 2012 11:02AM by Angela Daidone

Big box stores, like BJ's, Costco and Sam's Club, lure customers with the promise of saving by buying in bulk. But do they really pay off for the average consumer, or can you get better deals by...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Business

Avoid These Valentine's Don'ts

Posted: February 8, 2012 1:55PM by Ritika Puri

As much as we love our Valentines, the stress of the occasion is inescapable. Given the retail push on overpriced candy, flowers and jewelry, it's impossible to avoid the pressure of finding the...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Personal Finance

7 Affordable Ways To Spend Spring Break

Posted: February 8, 2012 12:06PM by Janet Fowler

For most students, spring break is a time of relaxation, celebration and fun. Though going to spring break hot spots can result in huge expenditures of money â€“ something many students don't have a...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Travel

5 Costly First Year Baby Expenses

Posted: February 3, 2012 11:07AM by Tim Parker

Looking forward to your first child? According to American Pregnancy Association,Â there will beÂ more than 6 million people pregnant in the United States in 2012Â and although it's undoubtedly a time...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Personal Finance

How To Spend Valentine's Day On A Budget

Posted: February 2, 2012 11:53AM by Rachel Brown

How much do you spend on Valentine's Day? Twenty dollars on chocolates? Fifty dollars onÂ flowers? One hundred dollars on dinner for two? The totals can rack up, and in these tough economic times...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Personal Finance

Saving Vs. Paying Off Debt

Posted: February 2, 2012 8:03AM by Denise Appleby

If you have outstanding debts and find yourself with disposable income, you might be conflicted about whether to save that amount or allocate it towards paying of your debt. Giving careful...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Credit Cards, Debt, Savings

The Impact Of Your Starting Age On Social Security

Posted: February 1, 2012 10:48AM by Denise Appleby

One of the dilemmas faced by individuals who are eligible to receive social security retirement benefits is determining the best age at which to begin receiving such benefits.Â Generally, the primary...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Personal Finance, Retirement

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