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Three Tips for Giving Investments as Gifts
Written by Miranda Marquit on December 17, 2012
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Thoughts of gift-giving often run to gadgets, homemade items, food, books, and gift cards. While these ideas are great and can be thoughtful and unique, they are consumable to some degree. Another option is to give something that has the potential to really keep giving:…
A Guide to Charitable Donations for the Holidays
Written by Miranda Marquit on December 17, 2012
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‘Tis the season for giving, and many charities will be receiving lots of support and donations from people who are feeling generous during the holidays. However, the number of charities out there can lead to information overload for many consumers. As much as we’d like…
How to Deck the Halls on a Budget
Written by Teri Cettina on December 10, 2012
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If you’re like most of us, when you’re planning your holiday budget, you spend a lot of your time thinking about ways to save money on gifts. But if you’re not careful, holiday decorating can also end up costing you a pretty penny. Here are…
Homemade Holiday Gifts That Don’t Look Homemade
Written by Teri Cettina on December 10, 2012
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Nothing says “I care” quite like a handmade holiday gift. Bonus: Homemade gifts can be a great way to stretch your gift budget and to let the whole family flex their creative skills. Here are a few ideas to jumpstart your DIY holiday gift list:…
How to Handle Kids’ Money Mistakes
Written by Teri Cettina on November 19, 2012
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You’ve given your child an allowance, and set out rules on how she’s to use it. But—oops—she slipped up. She dipped into long-term savings for an impulse purchase or borrowed money from a pal without repaying it. How do you teach a lesson from these…
Eight Ways to Save on Holiday Parties and Food
Written by Teri Cettina on November 15, 2012
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Throwing a festive party can be the high point of your holiday season—but it can also be a jolt to your holiday budget if you’re not careful. Here are a few ways to warmly welcome friends and family while hanging on to your cold cash:…
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