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New Year’s Resolutions:  Finances in 2011

New Year’s Resolutions: Finances in 2011

Besides losing weight, losing debt is one of the top New Year’s Resolutions.

Ace Hardware Coupons – Big Savings After Thanksgiving

Ace Hardware Coupons – Big Savings After Thanksgiving

50% off coupon for Saturday – Nov 27, 2010 and $10 off coupon for Sunday – Nov 28, 2010. Find your nearest Ace Hardware and see the specials in your area.

Costco Black Friday Sales Online-Only Deals

Costco Black Friday Sales Online-Only Deals

Costco has online-only Black Friday offers up now, but they aren’t fantastic and can be beat by spending a few minutes browsing competing sites like Best Buy and Amazon.com

What Time Do Stores Open on Black Friday?

What Time Do Stores Open on Black Friday?

Here is a list of nationwide stores and when they will be open for their 2010 ‘Black Friday’ sales.

I’m in Debt.  Where to Start?

I’m in Debt. Where to Start?

They say admitting a problem is the first step in dealing with it. The only thing is, I haven’t been denying it. Here are a few easy steps to get going in the right direction.

Layaway Plans are Back!  Stores offering layaway service

Layaway Plans are Back! Stores offering layaway service

Layaway plans are back for the consumer just in time for holiday shopping.

See our tips for buying on layaway and lists of stores with layaway service plans.

How to Lower Your Cable Bill in 4 Easy Steps

How to Lower Your Cable Bill in 4 Easy Steps

Here are 4 easy steps on how to lower your cable bill. Some say you can plot to negotiate a lower cable bill, I say just ask for a lower cable bill. There is no harm in asking Ask every 6-12 months.

2009 Personal finance resolutions

2009 Personal finance resolutions

With every new year we set resolutions. Losing the weight of debt on your shoulders, trimming the fat from the budget and toning up assets should rank at the top of lists for 2009.

Read the list of personal finance resolutions and add some of your own!

Black Friday abandoned for a Blue Christmas

Black Friday abandoned for a Blue Christmas

In past years, Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) has been a bonanza for retailers and consumers with deep discounts and super savings.

Are you going to shop Black Friday?

On the Blogs this week – Free Stuff, Giveaways, Win Contests

On the Blogs this week – Free Stuff, Giveaways, Win Contests

A number of blogs are running contests, freebies, giveaways – all goodness for the upcoming holiday season to make these times we’re living in seem a bit more bearable.