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Rationality Behind Pet Spending [Reader Comment]
This is a reader comment that summed up the rationale behind pet spending very well, in my opinion. Let me know what you think! I think the negative reaction to pet spending, and pet health spending in...
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Claiming a Child for Taxes
Children are miracles. Little bundles of joy that drool and poop on everything. But still so adorable. And then they grow into angsty teenagers that hate us. Precious. And eventually they become...
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Gifts for Kids – Who Do They Belong To?
This scenario happens all too often: Your daughter just turned two so you have family and some friends over to celebrate. The cake has settled and the games have been played. It is now time for the...
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5 Cheap Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Couples
Every single year… EVERY single year I do not plan for Halloween. If I played it well, I would get a costume the week following Halloween for 70% off and save it for the next year. I mean, it’s not a...
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Dealing with Holiday Financial Stress
As we jump into November, we find ourselves neck deep in the Holiday season. Some stores have already started putting Christmas/”Winter” decorations up. Others are waiting until the end of November...
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10 Frugal Thanksgiving Tips and Ideas
With Thanksgiving comes a short work week for me. I only work Monday and Tuesday and I get the rest of the week off! I love work, but am super-duper excited to have an easy week! With all of those...
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8 Christmas Savings Ideas
The last thing you want to do at Christmas time is cut back – Christmas is the time to indulge, to let loose and to have fun and no one (well very few people) have fun when they’re budgeting. However,...
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Personal Finance Lessons From Some Board Games
I don’t know about you, but one of my absolute favorite activities from my childhood was playing games with my family members. I have lots of fun memories of playing everything from card games to board...
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Jump Start Your Fitness Routine
Learning how to incorporate fitness into your corporate lifestyle can be tough, but let’s face it, we aren’t as young as we used to be. Many adults are being tested and treated for high blood pressure...
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Boomerang Parenting 101: Four Tips Every Parent Should Consider When...
Four years later and your son or daughter has walked across the stage, taken a diploma, and tossed their cap into the air. Congratulations! Your child has successfully earned a college degree and is...
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