Confessions of a Former Coupon Snob

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I guess for me it started when I was in high school.  My very first job was at a Food Lion supermarket.  I can remember how agitated I would get when these women, with stacks of unorganized paper clippings, would come into my line and attempt to sort through them as I tried to move [...]

How To Set Your Christmas Budget

I know this may be late, but this is very useful information in preparing and shopping for the holidays.  Be enlightened! Step By Step Guide for Making Your Christmas Budget 1. Make a long list of everyone to whom you want to give a Christmas gift. Be sure to include the following groups of people: [...]

The Test

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The Test By Sherrie Coronas The stunning, unexpected words ricocheted through my mind like a bullet in a tin can. Bursts of unwanted adrenalin made it difficult to think straight and impossible to form complete sentences. “Uh ha.,” I said with air that just barely escaped from my throat as it slowly swelled to a [...]

Do the Math:Debit Card Users Beware

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As consumers everywhere tighten their belts due to the looming economic recession and the credit crunch banks have found another way to prey on already strapped, unsuspecting consumers.  Banks all over the country are imposing higher checking fees and almost criminal overdraft fees on account holders. According to a report released in USA Today, banks [...]

The Stimulus Package and You

With all the buzz about the stimulus package, most Americans are wondering, “How will this effect me?”  I found a great article that breifly breaks down where most of the funds are going and the direct impact on the American people.  Read and be enlightened. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090214/ap_on_go_co/stimulus_stakes_who_gets_what

Keep It Under Control

The holiday season is upon us.  Christmas is but a few short days away.  Due to economic woes many families have been forced to reevaluate how they will celebrate the holidays.  An uncertain job market, credit crunch, gas prices, and rising food costs are leading families to change their focus this holiday season. Now, more [...]