Once upon a time there were these little plastic things called “credit cards” that were showing up in Americas’ mailboxes. They made it easy for people to start shopping and purchasing things with these thin little light weight cards.

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I was going to write about taxes and budgeting, but I decided not. Instead I’m going to showcase a few places to get some real deals and do a little donating while we have a little fun learning something new.

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“It Depends on Us… Another year lies before us like an unwritten page, an unspent coin, an unwalked road. the pages will read, what treasures will be gained in exchange for time, or what we find along the way, will largely depend on us.”

~Esther Baldwin York (ezinearticles.com)

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The economic system varies from country to country. The valuation of the monetary system from each may be higher or lower, depending on the standard of life. Depending on what type of family situation we happen to be born into — has a bearing on a person not only financially, but in many other ways.

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My son is an avid user of these money saving sites, and he alerted me that I need to include them more — since I do have this ‘difficulty talking about money issue’.

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Well, as promised, I’m back to my topic of difficulty. But since I’ve put it out here on the virtual “public-platform” — it’s making it a little bit easier. If you’re going to be savvy about anything — this would be on the top of the list.

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If you were to ask me the above question, I would have to say they’re not always useful, for the most part. Oh sure you can get an item for less, but is that item something you would use normally or something new you really want to try? I have found that they create a lot of angst! (more…)

The time is always right to find extra savings for the “money jar” or the ole “piggy bank”. But did you know that some times are better than others for getting the most “bang for your buck”? Well, there really is a time to do most almost everything, but I forgot about the list until I saw this article on line. (more…)

Do you have the urge to order your nest before the winter cold sets in? I’m attempting to organize my garage and home — before the onset of fall and winter clutter (decorations & things) starts getting in? Where does all the stuff come from? Well, duh, I’m in denial — it was my doppelganger (SavvySuzy) that brought it in. No really, it was my family and I, that did this. So it’s either time to corral this stuff or let some of it go. (more…)

It’s hard to know what to give people these days when it comes to gift giving. If we try to keep up with the Joneses — then we’ll be constantly attempting to top the next person with what we give.

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