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How to Spend your Tax Return Wisely

How to Spend Your Tax Return Wisely (One Mistake to Avoid at All Cost)

When I worked in the banking industry, I can’t tell you how many people used to bring in their tax return and cash it. This was before direct deposit was a trusted method of receiving funds. Remember when everyone thought they needed to have a paper check in-hand for the money to actually exist?!  I’ve …

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Diaper Stockpile Tips {Preparing for Baby Before Birth}

Building a diaper stockpile before the baby is born is one of the smartest ways to prepare for the new addition to the family. New parents often overlook this and are bombarded with the true expense of diapers, wipes, formula (if not able or willing to breastfeed) and other unexpected costs. And let’s not forget …

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The Best Way to Cut the Cord and Start Streaming Your Entertainment

You’ve probably heard from friends about how they ditched cable and started streaming. But what’s the best way to cut the cord so you can start saving upwards of $1000 per year? My family actually broke up with Directv a couple of years ago, and we’ve since come back (mostly for my husband’s sake….channel surfing …

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How to Set a Christmas Budget You’ll Actually Stick To

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXLPgfnQY50 It’s almost Thanksgiving, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve already got the Christmas tree trimmed and your house smells like cinnamon cloves and sugar cookies. Christmas is my favorite time of year, but it can be stressful if you’re not sure how much you’ll end up spending (or if you’ll even be able …

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