Planning a Financially Feasible Summer Vacation

Mar 01, 12 Planning a Financially Feasible Summer Vacation

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Wait, wait, slow down there. Summer? Why are we talking about summer already when I just wrote a post about spring on Tuesday. Please, please, don’t be sad. If we end up with snow next week, I’m going to regret saying a thing about summertime. So, thank me when you get dumped with 5 feet of snow. Anyway, it’s time...

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Getting Ready for Spring Finances

Feb 28, 12 Getting Ready for Spring Finances

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I’m sitting in my apartment in southern PA today, and it’s going to be 50 degrees later. It’s February (almost March- can you believe that?). It should not be 50 degrees yet. One of the students in my Sunday School class told me that snowboarding season is pretty much over due to the drastic change is weather....

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ABC’s of Budgeting for Groceries

Feb 10, 12 ABC’s of Budgeting for Groceries

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About two weeks ago, I got wind that a grocery store in my area was closing. I was incredibly excited about this, and didn’t run out to the store once, but three times. Everything in the store was half off, and every time I went, I found more stuff that I needed for my pantry or my freezer. It was my month for a “big...

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Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas on a Budget

Feb 09, 12 Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas on a Budget

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Okay, it’s February already. February! The Super Bowl already happened and now it’s almost Valentine’s Day. This year is going by fast. Maybe not, it could just be that I’m getting older and the days don’t feel as long as they used to. Nonetheless, it’s almost Valentine’s Day. Those of you...

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5 Things You Should Consider Renting or Borrowing

Jan 31, 12 5 Things You Should Consider Renting or Borrowing

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Good morning! Hope that you are doing well today. I’ve shared on here before that I rent an apartment. I live on my own, so renting is a nice, simple option for me. 1. Renting your home. With today’s housing market and economy, it’s not necessarily the best idea to buy. Sure, if you are 100% sure that you and/or...

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How to Save on Car Insurance when a Teen is Involved

Jan 26, 12 How to Save on Car Insurance when a Teen is Involved

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I was a teenager once. You were too. I, though, was a really dumb teenager. I turned 16 right after PA state law changed and required teenagers to have their permit for 6 months before they could get their license. Back then, it really irritated me. Now, I totally understand (and agree with) the law. Anyway, I didn’t drive...

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