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Unusual Uses for Paper Towel Tubes
Tweet Share on Facebook November 23, 2010 Comment (1)The humble paper towel tube—a pipeline of convenience—has many uses. Cardboard tubes can be used for frugal travel, art projects, and other household uses.
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5 Fifteen-Minute Financial Fixes
Tweet Share on Facebook November 23, 2010 CommentAs the holidays approach, it'll start to feel like you have less and less free time. The hustle and bustle of the holidays always seems to mess up schedules, throw wrenches into your carefully laid plans, and land you firmly in the weeds. One of the things that often gets knocked to the sidelines, in part because of gift giving, is your finances.
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Keeping Up With the Kardashian’s Card
Tweet Share on Facebook November 22, 2010 Comment (2)Not only can you “Keep Up” with the Kardashian sisters on E! and shop at the family’s store, Dash, in either Miami or New York, but you can also now use their prepaid card to handle all of your purchasing needs. The reality TV stars made their entre into the financial market a reality last week when they rolled out the Kardashian Prepaid MasterCard.
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How Credit Card Rewards Provide Holiday Cheer
Tweet Share on Facebook November 19, 2010 CommentWith the holidays fast approaching, gifts are on our minds. After all, Thanksgiving is a holiday based on giving, and like it or not, presents are a major highlight of many people’s Hanukkah and Christmas celebrations. This should come as no surprise, however, because people inherently love gifts. They’re mysterious, fun and, most importantly, free.
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How to Develop a Frugal Mindset
Tweet Share on Facebook November 18, 2010 CommentIt is difficult to write a post on how to be frugal. If you mention any specific frugality tips you get comments such as “everybody already know this” or “nobody can actually do that,” usually on the same post. This week, instead of giving specific frugality tips, I am giving general advice on how to be frugal.
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7 Black Friday Shopping and Credit Tips
Tweet Share on Facebook November 18, 2010 CommentFrom 3 a.m. lineups to $50 TVs, it’s almost impossible to resist the temptation of Black Friday fever. However, much like the sales manager at Gimbels who helped solidify the term Black Friday for its current day use over 30 years ago because crowding caused such traffic headaches, modern day shoppers can also feel pain if they do not apply the right credit tips.
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5 Websites That Save You Big Money
Tweet Share on Facebook November 18, 2010 Comment (10)You no longer have to pound the pavement, search for parking, or hit the mall to find a better deal and save big on holiday shopping. Just launch your favorite web browser and check out these five websites to find the best deals across the internet.
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Companies That Use Your Money to Make the World a Better Place
Tweet Share on Facebook November 17, 2010 CommentComet Skateboards, located in Ithaca, Calif., manufactures custom high-performance skateboards. The company utilizes locally obtained FSC-certified flax, jute, kenaf, and rubber materials for constructing each board. The manufacturer only uses soy-based resins and paints, free from harmful chemicals. Scraps or by-products become fertilizer for gardens, heating materials for homes, media for art, and raw material for office supplies.
This type of recycled production is considered "loop manufacturing." More than a third of Comet's employees come from local low-income communities, and all employees receive a livable wage in addition to health insurance, with the majority of premiums being paid by the employer. Comet Skateboards is a B Certified Corporation.
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How to Get Cash Back on Every Purchase
Tweet Share on Facebook November 17, 2010 Comment (6)With the holidays right around the corner, easy ways to save money have never been more important. And one of the best ways to save money is with cash back deals. With a little creativity, you can get 15 percent or more in cash for many purchases you make every day. And you should be able to get some cash back on every purchase. With the help of the Internet, it doesn't take a lot of effort to find these deals.
[See The Hottest Holiday Gift Guide for 2010.]
So let's take a look at ways you can get cash rewards on your purchases. And keep in mind that in many instances, you'll be able to use several of these tips in combination on the same purchase.
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7 Easy Ways To Keep Food Costs Down
Tweet Share on Facebook November 17, 2010 CommentFood prices could be a significant portion of your budget, and the bad news is that they are not getting any cheaper. Depending on where you live and the selection of local stores, some food can be extraordinary expensive compared to the norm. For instance, fresh fruits and vegetables in my new neighborhood are a lot more expensive than what I was used to back in New York.
