The World’s Most Famous Hat Helps Charity

The hat seen around the world is back in the spotlight. The sculpture-like fascinator created by Philip Treacy and worn by Princess Beatrice to the Royal Wedding became more famous than Kate Gosselin. It became the focus of guests and newscasters covering the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton last month. The twisty [...]

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Shopping Yard Sales

My neighborhood has a community-wide yard sale twice a year. All you have to do is sign up with the Homeowner’s Association and you can be one of many who can set up items to sell in their yards and driveways. The community is packed with people from all over town trying to find some [...]

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Save on Your Insurance

One of the quickest and simplest ways to save on your insurance premiums – any of your premiums – is to choose a higher deductible. This one change could have the potential to save you hundreds of dollars each year. There are some things you need to think about before you make the switch. 1. [...]

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New Reasons to Love Your Birthday

I just celebrated my birthday and even though getting older kind of stinks, I've discovered a new benefit of birthdays: free stuff. Occasionally I sign up for newsletters or fill out comment cards and many of them ask for my date of birth. I was never quite sure why and just assumed it was part [...]

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Top 6 Tips for Starting an Allowance

It is important to start teaching children about money as young as possible. It is equally as important to limit their personal experience until they are old enough to understand. Here are some tips for timing (and amounts) for giving your child an allowance and for determining if they receive the allowance each week. 1. [...]

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Step Three – Making the Cut

If the balance of your outflow and your income is out of whack then it is time for you to make some life changes. There are only two choices in this matter: 1. You can bring in more income or 2. You can cut your outflow If you are going to work longer hours, or [...]

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