You know how it is.  You're on a roll with your money, you've been spending very carefully, your budget is completely balanced, and you haven't accumulated any more debt in the last few months.  Then, almost out of nowhere, the holidays come whooshing right in to leave financial chaos in their tracks.

Even the most disciplined people struggle with holidays because it means spending money and often times, they don't have the money to spend.  But with a little pre-planning, you can nail Christmas gifts and stay within a comfortable budget.

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Tips on Lowering Utility Costs for the New Homeowner

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Buying a house is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Owning a home is different from renting in that all of a sudden, everything is your responsibility, including the indoor and outdoor maintenance and monthly bills like utilities and insurance. The thought of all that financial responsibility can be overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be. Here are a few tips on how to lower your utility costs and keep more money in your budget for other priorities.

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How To Manage Your Child's Christmas List | FREE PRINTABLE

Are you already dreading how much new stuff your home will be full of after Christmas this year? 

Do you already envision the non stop wrapping paper mess and endless gifts from relatives?
 
Of course within a week everything is neglected and stacked in piles in the dark corners of your kid's bedroom? 


Yeah, it sounds pretty wasteful doesn't it.  So many parents seem to be embracing the idea of a more organized Christmas when it comes to the gifts their children receive from Santa, their parents, and extended family members. 


 

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Age Is Just a Number: How to Stay Your Young, Vibrant Self

The world could be accused of playing a cruel trick on us mere mortals. In the olden days, elders were given the most respect out of everyone in the clan, but in today’s world, it’s youthfulness that we admire and promote. Alas, none of us are Benjamin Button: we’re all marching in only one direction, and there comes the point where we need to wave goodbye to our youthful side. Or do we? Not necessarily. We don’t have to accept being “over the hill” any more than we have to accept anything else. Below, we take a look at a number of ways you can stay your young, vibrant self, none of which require too much effort.

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