Twelve Ways to Save Through the Holidays
One of the biggest moderators of our stress during the holidays is our finances. For good reason. We’ve compiled a guide of tips and tricks for you to apply to lessen the blow. This one may be coming a little late, but try not to spend 1.5 percent of your household annual income. This was suggested by Practical Money Skills for Life. Remember that there are hidden costs in present giving, such as…
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How to Stop Overspending
We all know that feeling. When we’re stressed, it’s easy to get another cup of coffee. It’s convenient to get a you-earned-this something. Sometimes it’s small, sometimes it’s big. Overspending is like a disease, and sometimes we succumb to the chaos and problems in our lives. You don’t have to spiral. Whether you’re spending is triggered by an event, or by chronic stress, we are here for you.…
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Why You Should Deal With Your Financial Stress Now
We will be starting a series on financial stress and the health issues associated. It’s important to be informed about the effects of stress and how to get your financial woes in check. Stressing about your financial situation. It’s something we all experience at some point in our lives, but could this stress be affecting our health? It’s normal to stress over things from time to time-it’s in our…
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On Affording Music Festivals
It’s no surprise that tickets are expensive; however, what about actually being there? http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/11-ways-to-survive-music-festivals-on-a-budget-6618254 http://worldmusic.about.com/od/festivals/tp/How-To-Save-Money-At-A-Music-Festival.htm
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Quick: Save Up for the Movies this Month
We hope you didn’t spend all your movie money on Thanksgiving, because boy are there some great movies coming out this month! Here’s a rundown on what you should expect to maximize that bang for your buck. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip You know, Alvin’s a classic. These chipmunk movies only get better and better. This particular film is the journey three furry friends set out on to save…
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Make Valentine’s Day Special…even on a Budget
Go to the park. Play Monopoly with music in the background. All the way through, and no cheating! Thrift shop Work community service together Go on a ghost hunt. This link is essential. http://www.wikihow.com/Conduct-a-Ghost-Hunt Learn how to play pool. Go to a nature center. Buy two lottery tickets and dream aloud of where you would go. At home spa night Arcade night Attend a poetry reading…
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Decorating for Fall on a Budget Fall is here and it is time to decorate, but you don't have to spend tons of money to do it.