Thursday, 25 April 2013 14:09
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Nicole
It’s the end of April and spring is finally here – well, sort of. The weather may not be cooperating in the mid-west, but we doubt unpredictable weather will hinder planning your dream vacation for this spring or summer.
Vacations can be good and bad – they allow for a chan...
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Thursday, 11 April 2013 09:05
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Nicole
You see them advertised all the time on TV, prepaid debit cards have transitioned from an unattractive financial product to a product endorsed by some of the most popular celebrities.
Originally, prepaid debit cards were designed for people who do not trust banks and cannot afford to keep mi...
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Friday, 5 April 2013 14:55
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Nicole
The process of improving your home can be very exciting because it allows you to make your home unique to your tastes. But if you don't do things correctly, you could be out a large chunk of money and hinder the ability to sell your home at a later date.
Here are some simple things ...
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Friday, 15 March 2013 14:38
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Nicole
It’s not surprising that the convenience factor of online shopping has made it very popular among consumers. Although convenience plays a huge role in its popularity, there is something else to mention: your ability to compare prices of products. These things work in the favor of the value-c...
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 09:33
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Nicole
In today’s world, younger generations possess a large amount of spending power and influence. This power is ideal for companies because many items kids buy fall under the “luxury” category, things like: games, music, and clothing.
Unfortunately, the advertisements that...
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013 09:54
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Nicole
Not knowing where your money is going can spark a lot of arguments. Time spent with your significant other should not be filled with resentment over finances. Besides, who wants to argue on Valentine’s Day, anyway?
Here are three things to keep in mind so you can enjoy time with your significant other:
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Monday, 4 February 2013 09:59
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Nicole
1) “Better” name doesn’t mean better quality.
Stop searching for brand name products. Generic products often consist of the same ingredients. Are you having trouble finding them? Start looking on the bottom shelves at the grocery store. Stores purposely put more expe...
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Thursday, 24 January 2013 09:23
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Nicole
With the “Big Game” just around the corner, family and friends may be expecting you to throw a winning party to celebrate the special occasion. There is only one problem: you’re short on cash. Don’t fret; a tight budget won’t stop your p...
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Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:48
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Jacki
With the New Year comes new resolutions, and if you are like most people, your finances could use some help or maybe a complete overhaul. Here are a few ways to improve your finances this year.
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Sunday, 2 December 2012 20:14
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Jacki
People look forward to the holidays all year long; after all, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year,” isn’t it? What people don’t look forward to are the bills that come in after the holidays are over. That’s when reality sets in. Here are some holiday spending mistakes to avoid this holiday season to help the after-holiday season brighter.
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