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2012 Santa Clause Parade

Christmas Becomes A High-Tech Holiday

by on November 20, 2012 in Economy, News, Shopping

  Christmas is a time for food, family, traditions…oh, and don’t forget, holiday shopping. Year after year, we carry on classic holiday traditions from the past. Keeping the memories alive with traditional family side dishes, neighborhood holiday parades and the spirit of gift giving. Remembering the past is an important part of culture, but at [...]

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Merry Christmas! Now, Take a Step Back from the Materialism

by on December 24, 2011 in Personal Finance

It’s Christmas Eve day, and everything finally seems to be done for the holidays. But, as I look at the glittering tree, I think that it’s time to take step back and think about something other than presents. Indeed, due to the economic times we live in, some have been downsizing Christmas and even waiting until [...]

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Piggy Banks

The Gift of Good Finances: Financial Giving this Christmas

by on December 9, 2011 in Personal Finance

While there are few experiences that can match the pleasure felt in opening a brightly wrapped gift. However, that memory soon fades. What if you could give something that would benefit the recipient for the rest of his or her life? This is something to consider when giving gifts this holiday season. Financial gifts can [...]

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Christmas Spending Plan

Don’t Break Your Budget this Christmas: Plan Your Spending Now

by on October 4, 2011 in Shopping

Yes, it seems a little bit strange to plan your Christmas budget right now. After all, we haven’t even reached Halloween yet! But, the truth is that it is vital that you plan ahead for events like Christmas. The entire holiday season represents an “unexpected” event that seems to cause budgetary strain whenever it arrives. [...]

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Christmas Debt

How to Pay Off Christmas Debt Fast

by on January 7, 2011 in Debt, Personal Finance

Once the warm holiday glow wears off, you are often left with the realities of Christmas debt. It is important that you pay that debt off as fast as possible.

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Happy Christmas!

Happy Christmas!

by on December 24, 2010 in News

All the best this holiday season, with best wishes for a prosperous New Year!

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This Holiday Season…Priceless!

by on December 21, 2010 in Personal Finance

Here are 25 things we wish you this holiday season, that won’t add to your credit card repayment headaches in the New Year.

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Gift of Nothing

8 Strange Gifts to Put on Your Credit Card

by on December 14, 2010 in Offbeat, Shopping

Are you looking for something truly unique? Do you want to be remembered for that gift you gave? If so, pull out the credit card and get ready. Here are 8 of the strangest gifts you can put on your credit card: 1. Squirrel Foot Necklace Yes, you can give the gift of a real [...]

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Credit Card Use and Materialism

by on December 10, 2010 in Debt, Personal Finance

Many people would argue that this time of year is one that is supposed to be about giving, and remembering the important things in life. However, the truth is that the holiday season has evolved (or devolved?) into a materialistic homage to commercialism. We are expected to buy, buy, buy. It becomes difficult not to [...]

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