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Five Energy-Saving Tips for the Holidays

Five Energy-Saving Tips for the Holidays

November 29, 2023
The holidays can be an energy guzzler. Festive lights are hung and turned on 24/7. The oven is worki...
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Get Creative! Ways to Lower Holiday Spending

Get Creative! Ways to Lower Holiday Spending

November 29, 2023
Holiday spending is often a budget-buster. The expenses can be numerous: presents, wrapping paper, c...
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Creating Holiday Memories for the Kids Instead of Debt for Your Family

Creating Holiday Memories for the Kids Instead of Debt for Your Family

November 29, 2023
There’s no denying it: the season of giving is an emotional time. In fact, for most people, it’s...
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The Best End-of-Year Money Moves to Make

The Best End-of-Year Money Moves to Make

November 27, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to get our financial lives in order for the New Year so we can...
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Bull Markets vs. Bear Markets: What You Should Know

Bull Markets vs. Bear Markets: What You Should Know

November 27, 2023
The investing world is full of complex terminology, and some of it can be intimidating for those of ...
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The Best Recession Moves to Make with Your Money

The Best Recession Moves to Make with Your Money

November 27, 2023
Is a recession coming soon? It’s a question that many people have been asking lately but on which ...
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How To Handle Market Volatility

How To Handle Market Volatility

November 27, 2023
If you're relatively new to the investing world, you may have heard of market volatility, but you ma...
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How to Donate Unwanted Items

How to Donate Unwanted Items

October 30, 2023
When we think of giving to charity, our minds may immediately go to monetary donations — 56% of Am...
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Save On Taxes By “Batching” Your Charitable Donations

Save On Taxes By “Batching” Your Charitable Donations

October 30, 2023
You hear the word batch, and you think — yep — cookies.  At least we do.  But there’s anothe...
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