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Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, and it's also the day when countless Americans will be making seemingly small financial decisions at the same exact time. Shopping on the day after Thanksgiving has never been my thing, but over the years I've picked up a thing or two about using control while getting your discounted shop-on. Check out my tips for surviving Black Friday. Read More »
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You may not know what you need 'til you need it. I've had to purchase these four things while on vacation, and trust me, you'll save money if you bring them along in the first place. For things you could need a bit of but not enough to warrant the full package price, start this guide and get some packing inspiration. Read More »
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In this economy, little treats, like my weekly gossip mag and a latte are my no-fail pick-me-ups, even when I can't afford the new handbag I really want. Still, living on a budget doesn't mean splurges have to be totally out-of-the-question. In fact, even finance experts, Ori Schnaps, co-founder and manager of Thrive, and Aaron Patzer, founder of Mint.com, wouldn't recommend not shopping at all. Read More »
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The season of giving can
influence our preferences for excess, whether it's a second
helping of dessert or spending money we don't necessarily have.
There's nothing Scrooge-like about staying financially smart
throughout the holidays — consider it a gift to yourself. And when
it comes… Read More »
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Searching for (or stealing) someone else's spotty Internet signal is never fun. Trust me, I've tried it — and let's just say Savvy wasn't smiling when it cut out . . . midblog post. Still airport (and in-flight rates) won't always add up to a deal for an hour layover, or an hour flight. Read More »
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Yes, unused gift cards are still a waste. It's hard to hit the magic number when spending and I'm often guilty of shoving them in a wallet or drawer to remember to use . . . until my memory fails me. Read More »
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You think you've done a good job, booking a flight months in advance of your planned travel. But with airlines cutting costs — and thus flights — all the time, there's a chance you will see that foresight going right down the drain. Read More »
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Though I've never loved the expression, there is some truth to it — there is, in fact, more than one way to skin a cat. It may seem irrelevant in an office job where it seems there's a procedure or a rule book for every task, but thinking outside the box may just be your ticket to getting noticed and working your way up — even in this economy. Read More »
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Your fancy phone probably has features that are way cooler than the calculator, but don't let this old school tool go unnoticed. That hidden calculator is good for more than simple addition and subtraction. Let these ideas for using your cell phone's calculator inspire you to use it more often — a few new habits could help you keep your finances on track and make your life easier on a daily basis. Read More »
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Smart shopping is a year-round thing and each season usually comes with its own discounted items. There's no denying Fall is here with Halloween around the corner, so pounce on the predictably slashed prices before all the good stuff is gone. See if anything on your list of needs and wants appears among the items typically discounted during Fall. Read More »
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