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The week between Christmas and a New Year toss most of us into a haze. But this is an incredibly important time to shore up finances from the year previous and launch into the next. Don’t miss these 7 Smart Money Moves for both the end and beginning of the year. End of the Year Reconcile Your Holiday Spending Last minute gifts, dinner out on the town, and all of
Parents everywhere know what happens on Christmas morning. A small child wakes you at the crack of dawn. The gifts around the tree look so magical. Within minutes, you’re left with a heap of wrapping paper, (mostly) overjoyed kids, and hungry peeps. You need a plan and fast! If you’re like me you don’t have the time or the budget to go to extremes. And most kids won’t go for
We love teachers! And at Christmas time, we want to share just how much gratitude we have in our hearts by not only giving gifts, but giving good gifts that are both practical and affordable. That’s why I’m teaming up with Jennifer Brinker, principal at Greenwood Middle School to share our favorite Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas to bless the special educators in your life during the holiday season. Try to
It started with a little sniffly nose. And then I heard my daughter cough one too many times. Before you could say “gesundheit,” she had a full blown cold. The tissues seemed to multiply all over the floor and I was up three times in the middle of the night helping her to find relief with steam from the shower. Getting sick when you’re a kid means a little extra
These Cyber Monday strategies can keep big bucks in your stocking this year. Whether you plan on shopping for gifts, practical needs, or even a little something for yourself (not always the best idea, but it happens), keep your spending in check and your focus clear by thinking through these tips. 1. Avoid the Click Hole One of Cyber Monday’s biggest pitfalls isn’t wasting money. It’s actually wasting time. Be
Let’s talk Black Friday Strategy for 2019! Many deals have leaked and I’m shaking down the ads to pull together a price comparison for you. But before we begin, let me remind you of a few essential shopping hacks. 1. Begin Early Blind shopping on Black Friday is bad news. You buy 100% of the things you don’t need and quite possibly end up spending more money. Long gone are
This is the Thanksgiving Price Comparison Post you can’t afford to miss! I’ve been working on this one all week long. There’s no wrong way to do Thanksgiving. You can cook each dish from scratch. You can buy store bought. Or you could choose a carry out method or dine at a restaurant. But which of the above is the best for your budget? I’m here to help you take
Plenty of noises bring joy to my ears – a baby giggling, a song featuring a catchy hook, clear rushing water moving over a rocky creek bed. The sound of my alarm clock at 6 AM on a Monday morning never falls into that category. Few of us live for Mondays. If you’re anything like me, Mondays arrive out of necessity. I typically find myself recovering from the weekend. Usually
