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7 Costly Credit Card Mistakes
Tweet Share on Facebook February 3, 2012 Comment (7)Using credit cards is a lot like investing in the stock market. They can be very rewarding, but there are a lot of pitfalls to avoid. Those who use credit cards wisely enjoy the convenience, security, and rewards that many cards offer. Those who don’t use plastic responsibly end up with a mountain of debt.
To help you stay on the right path, here are seven credit card mistakes to avoid.
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Simple Ways to Reduce Your Heating Bill
Tweet Share on Facebook February 3, 2012 CommentAlthough it has been a very mild winter, many people are still looking for ways to reduce their home heating bill. You can’t control the weather, but the following tips will help keep your heating bills under control.
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5 Reasons to File Your Taxes Early
Tweet Share on Facebook February 2, 2012 CommentWhile employers are required to issue W-2 forms to their employees by the end of January, "tax day" doesn't arrive until mid-April, which provides a nice three-month window to work on--or simply put off--filing your taxes.
There are numerous things you can do throughout the year to make completing your return simpler and perhaps less costly, such as organizing and tracking tax-related receipts, maxing out contributions to your IRA and 401k, and making as many tax-deductible donations as you can afford. However, for a number of reasons, it's also important to file your return as early as you can.
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6 Creative Ways to Cut Wedding Costs
Tweet Share on Facebook February 1, 2012 Comment (1)Brides may dream of a wedding with an endless budget, but costs for extravagant wedding details can quickly overwhelm wallets and loom over couples’ heads. According to the Wedding Report, the average amount spent on a wedding in 2011 was a staggering $25,631. These days, more couples are going the modern route and footing the bill, with 30 percent paying for wedding costs out-of-pocket.
Wedding spending has increased considerably over the past decade. Almost 50 percent of couples surveyed reported going over their budget by getting caught in the upgrade wave. Instead of going the whole nine yards, consider saving on a few key wedding elements that can tame the overall expenses on your big day.
