Browsing Savings Tips in “Financial Savings”

Make Money Getting Rid of Stuff

Stuff—yuck! Getting rid of stuff—refreshing! Downsizing is the new trend. It is not only a freeing feeling to throw out stuff, but you can also make money doing …

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Money Saving Tax Tips

Take advantage of deductibles.

  • Student loan interest is deductible if you don’t itemize.
  • Donate old clothes and furniture. You can deduct the wholesale fair market value. Consider donating

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Mortgages: To Reverse or Not to Reverse?

If you are 62 and you have paid off your house or have at least 40% equity in your home, you can turn an illiquid asset into cash …

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Tips for How To Be Money Smart With Social Security

Knowledge is power. Many people do not understand all the ins and outs of Social Security so when it comes to making decisions about how and when to …

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3 Ways to Lower the Interest Rate on Your Debt

When you are trying to get out of debt, every penny that you put towards your debt gets you one step closer to your goal. Unfortunately, with some …

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4 Financial Strategies to Help You Get Out of Debt

When you are faced with a debt situation in which you are having much difficulty dealing with your debts, then you must try to get out of debt …

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A New Year, A New Resolution to Save

Some of you have probably read the story in an email or on the internet about a father who for years puts his pocket change into a glass …

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An Investment Gift

It might be the best gift a young person could get this holiday–an investment. It teaches how to invest, the value of money, and how to acquire money. …

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Avoid Debt Scams after the Funeral

When loved ones die, the survivors are vulnerable. It is not the best time for survivors to make decisions. Not only are they in shock, but they are …

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Be Careful with Gift Cards

Gifts cards can be the way to go. They are convenient, allow the receiver to buy what he or she wants, and eliminate the need for exchanges. But, …

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Be Smart with Prepaid Cards

Gift cards are like cash and make good gifts, in general. However, many gift cards do expire, and they are tied to one store. If the person receiving …

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Best Savings on Colleges

It’s fall. Your children are going off to college or getting ready to, …and getting ready starts as early as grade school.

College is a big expense today …

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