4 ways to be a thrifty Valentine
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, which is music to the ears of the retail business. But celebrating with your loved one doesn’t have to be a hit to your checking account. Some of the best Valentine’s...
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3 rules for big game TV savings
If you’re looking for a new TV, now is the time to buy. Some TV sales before the big bowl game on Feb. 5 are beating out holiday-season prices. January is the time that retailers set aside for clearing...
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How to find movie ticket savings
A night at the movies isn’t a cheap outing anymore. The last movie I saw, Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol, cost me $17 a ticket. That’s some money! Of course, that was at an IMAX theater, but even a...
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Strategies for saving money now
One thing that I learned during my career on Wall Street – the best way to save is to live on less than you make. Of course, building up your savings isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially...
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Ways to save on shopping
The New Year is here, and that means it’s time to make good on those resolutions. One of my resolutions was to save on shopping. That means finding savings on travel, restaurants, groceries and everything else that I spend...
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Saving money on restaurants
If I have one New Year’s resolution, it’s to spend less on eating out in 2012. Like many other Americans, I spent a lot of cash on dining at eateries last year, and my net income took a hit...
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Turn your gift cards back into money
It used to be that the holidays were a time when people gave gifts that came wrapped in brightly colored packages with big bows. It’s a nice sentiment, and a wonderful tradition, but purchasing a traditional gift for someone...
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For more savings, wait to buy Christmas gifts
I’m guilty, just like a lot of other Americans, of last minute shopping. But I’ve found out in past years that sometimes it pays to wait. Many of us have multiple parties to attend during the holiday season, and...
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Throw a holiday party for cheap
I like to throw an annual holiday party. But in past years it has been a little expensive, so I’ve learned how to keep it cheap and increase my savings during the holiday season. Here are a few ways...
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3 ways to boost savings on a Christmas tree
Adding a Christmas tree to your home for the holiday season can get pricey. Not only do you have the expense of the tree, but decorations can add up as well. And even though it’s a tradition, you don’t...
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