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Budget Your Thanksgiving Meal

When we think about Thanksgiving one of the first things that comes to mind is food (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, etc.). Here are some tips to save some money on your meal this holiday.

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Set Financial Goals as Your New Year's Resolution

Now is the time of year when people start to set their New Year’s resolutions. Why not make your goals work for you and have a healthier financial year?

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Entertaining Your Child on a Budget This Summer

School is out for the summer. That means you may hear your children saying, “I’m bored” and “There’s nothing to do.”

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Set a Back-to-school Budget

The start of the new school year is just around the corner.

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10 Tips to Budget for the Holidays

Americans’ average holiday spending in 2016 was $795.97 per person, with about $590 being spent on gifts for family, friends and co-workers, according to the National Retail Federation.

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Getting Your Finances in Order: How to Make a Household Financial Binder

Organizing your finances and making a plan on where your money goes and should go is important. A household financial binder is one way you can do this.

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Stuck in a Cycle of Spending

Stuck in a Cycle of Spending

I started this blog with every intention of discussing real issues facing everyday families while incorporating research-based information. I have not been doing a very good job of this lately, not wanting to admit that I have my own faults when it comes to my own finances.

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