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Do peer pressure and saving money mix?

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By: Kristina Hall, Quizzle.com

No matter what your money situation, it’s easy to spend like your money will never run out, especially when the company you keep tends to spend like mad.

One of the perks I had during my recent college experience was living within walking distance of all my friends, which meant rarely needing to spend a lot of money to have a good time. But things are different now and draining my wallet seems to be a consequence of hanging out with friends.

Your Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survival Guide

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After the turkey has been devoured, the oven mitts come off and holiday shoppers emerge as formidable opponents in the fight for the best deals. To ensure you don’t get KOed in the chaos, don your running shoes, empty any unnecessary weight out of your purse, and follow our coaching on how to bob,…

7 tips to help you save for a down payment on a home

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By: Angela Burkhart, Quizzle.com

Saving up for your dream home takes patience and focus. Believe me, I know. My fiance and I have been scrimping and saving for several months now so we can buy a home next summer.

Our goal? Save 10 percent of the value of the house we'd like to buy, or approximately $10,000, for a down payment. In our quest to buy our dream home, we've learned a few things that work and a few that don't.

Here are our seven best tips for saving money for a down payment:

1. Check your credit report.

A simple secret to savings success

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The Wall Street Journal this week reported on a study by economists that found that a simple reminder by cell phone encouraged people to save money, boosting…

8 ways to stretch your money as a poor, broke college student

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Being a college student can mean a lot of things, but along with all of the fun comes new responsibilities. It's the first time you learn how to do a lot of things on your own, including keeping a personal budget. While it's definitely no Friday night, it's an important part of the college experience, as no one wants to graduate with even more debt.

Along with keeping track of the money coming in and (sigh) the money coming out, here are a few money saving tips to help you while you’re away from home:

55 money-saving tips (your wallet will thank you)

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By: Ann-Marie Murphy, Quizzle.com Whether you're strapped for cash or feeling comfortable, we could all stand to make a few tweaks to our personal budgets. Save more, save…

User post: How the grocery store is paying for my next summer vacation

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While it sounds completely bizarre, it's true that the grocery store is going to help pay for our vacation next summer. I know it's barely fall, but the time to start saving for a vacation is now.

User post: Don't throw out... unused shampoo and body wash you don't like!

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If you end up not liking a product that you have purchased, you may be able to return it and get a refund. If not, save your empty hand soap dispenser and refill with the unused product... what does not work for your hair, will work on your hands... your money won't just be going down the…