It is St. Patty’s day tommorrow, one of my favorite days for family or adult fun!! And you don’t have to be Irish to appreciate this special day. Here are some excellent ideas for enjoying this holiday without spending a lot of ”green”! Go to the local parade. Many major metropolitan areas hold a St. Patricks [...]
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Save Some “Green” on St. Patricks Day!
March 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Budgeting
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How to Save Money by Haggling
February 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Budgeting
Haggling – it is not a very romantic word, it actually gives me a tense feeling as I envision the meaning of the word. How about “effective negotiation”? There, I like that better. But what really is haggling, and how can an individual use it to their advantage? A recent article in the Washington Post discusses what is deemed to be a hot new trend - haggling [...]
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Ten Common Ways People Waste Money
November 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Budgeting
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in our midst, it seems an appropriate time to discuss some of the most common ways that people waste money. Are you one of those people that is constantly rationalizing an extra $5-$10 on a purchase or monthly bill with the thought “it is such a miniscule amount, it’s [...]
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Planning Ahead For the Holidays Can Save Time and Money
October 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Budgeting
As an (ex) engineer, I am typically one of those well organized, thorough, list-writing people that tends to have everything mapped out and ready to go months in advance (another less attractive word for it might be anal). I think I got it in part from my mother, who started buying Christmas presents in June, hiding [...]
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