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5 Ways to Save Money During the Holidays
Holidays, Budgeting, Financial Freedom
With a little planning, you may be able to actually save a little money during the holidays. Check out these tips to keep costs down without missing out on the holiday fun.
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Five Tips for a More Meaningful Holiday
Red Shoes, Holidays
If your to-do list is growing at the same rate your holiday budget is shrinking, your kids have a bad case of the “gimmes” and you’re wishing you could be just sick enough to stay in bed endlessly re-watching A Christmas Prince, there’s still time to slow this holiday madness down.
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Holiday gift ideas on a budget
3 Budget-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
Holidays, Money Tips, Financial Freedom
They say the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be among the most expensive. Stay on top of your holiday spending this year with these tips for giving thoughtful gifts your friends will appreciate just as much as — or more than — something pricier.

Not sure how much you should be spending this year? Read on.
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4 Tips to Stay on Top of Holiday Spending
Red Shoes, Holidays, Budget
The holidays can be such a magical season! Time with family and friends. Celebrating old traditions and making new memories. Taste testing each and every one of the options at your friend’s cookie exchange (ok, maybe that’s just us!).
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6 Easy Tips for Smarter Holiday Spending
Holidays, Spending, Budgeting Tips
Keep the ho-ho-ho in your holidays with six savvy spending tips.
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Want to do a better job preparing for retirement? Three easy-ish steps that could make a big difference.
Red Shoes, Online Shopping, Holidays
If you’re like some people, thinking about retirement is probably right up there with “schedule root canal” and “take dog to the vet.” You’re certainly not alone in feeling this way. But having lots of company doesn’t mean it’s ok to put retirement in your “I’ll worry about that someday” pile. 
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