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Personal Finance Lessons from Leprechauns

It's that time of the year again--when the Irish celebrate their ancient heritage and everyone else around the world celebrates it, too--with lots of drink, music, and general merriment. As...  More »


For Love or Money: How to be Frugal on Valentine’s Day without being Cheap

(source) I got my favorite gift for Valentine’s Day the first year I dated.  Being somewhat of a late bloomer, I had lived through a lot of “Singles Awareness Days.”...  More »


Avoid Thrashing Your Credit Score During The Holidays

A solid credit score is one of the most powerful financial assets you can possess. But if you aren't careful, the holidays can hurt your score.  Many consumers, anxious to...  More »

  • December 28, 2010

Be the Greatest Gift Giver Ever

When I moved into my apartment a couple years ago as a single woman trying to pay off loans and become financially stable, my last thought was toward decorating my...  More »


Ways to Make Money During the Holidays & Beyond

(source) Between wrapping paper and gifts, trees and lights, special food and drinks, the holidays can sometimes feel like money is just disappearing from the bank account. It’s easy to...  More »


5 Quick and Easy Ways to Earn Money for the Holidays

When it comes to the holidays, one of the biggest things on everyone's mind is: how am I going to pay for everything?  In addition to all the gifts you'll...  More »


All About That Lump of Coal in Christmas Stocking

Coal has held a multifunctional role in history. It has been a force behind the industrial revolution, increases  in CO2, and the practice of punishing naughty children on Christmas morning....  More »

  • December 12, 2010