Looking Fabulous for Less: Beauty on a Budget

February 28, 2010

Spring is around the corner. After all this cold and dry weather our skin is ready for a change, not to mention our hair. What do you have planned for a fresh spring look? Bangs or no bangs, what color highlights? So many choices, not to mention costs. A trip to the salon every six [...]

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Financial Resolutions – Saving for Retirement

January 25, 2010

We buy anti-wrinkle creams, endure Botox injections and even plastic surgery just so we can preserve our looks as we grow older. What about preserving our bank account as we grow older? More Americans are concerned about how well they age in retirement rather than how well they can afford retirement. The main reason we [...]

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Financial Resolutions: Creating a Rainy Day Fund

January 18, 2010

Americans are getting the message. The personal savings rate for Americans in 2009 was the highest it has been in 16 years. We’ve learned we can’t depend on the banks or the government for funds; we have to depend on ourselves. Saving for retirement or a big purchase is great, but it all starts with [...]

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Financial Resolutions: Getting Out of Debt

January 11, 2010

The New Year is here and so are New Year’s resolutions. One of the most popular resolutions for 2010 is to get in shape – financial shape that is. Wwe are kicking off a Financial Resolutions series this week. Join us every Monday in January. We will be tackling your money concerns and offering you tips [...]

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Last Minute Christmas Shopping Tips

December 21, 2009

Christmas is four days away. Are all your gifts under the tree? Shoppers in the Northeast have a blizzard as their excuse for not finishing their holiday shopping this weekend. What about you? What is your excuse for not finishing your shopping? Well, no matter what your excuse we are here to help you wrap [...]

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My Picks for Black Friday

November 25, 2009

While the holiday shopping season is filled with deals for the little kids, this shopping season is one of the most exciting for some of the most popular gifts for adults. Hhgregg is working hard to compete with BestBuy now that Circuit City is gone and their prices this year are really low. Prices have [...]

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Black Friday Shopping Tips

November 23, 2009

You can almost smell the turkey now. Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away. You can look forward to a festive day filled with lots of fun, lots of family gossip and loads of carbs. So while the gym may be open the next day, there is an even better way to burn those [...]

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Credit Card Reform

July 20, 2009

Are you looking forward to February? Yes, it’ll be nice to get flowers from your honey on Valentine’s Day. But even better is getting credit card reform from Uncle Sam. The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act or Credit CARD Act for short was signed into law this spring and most of it goes [...]

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Avoiding Surprises at the Pharmacy

July 13, 2009

Healthcare reform is on the top of the government’s agenda, but it’ll be quite a while if and when we see any changes. In the meantime, healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation and Americans’ wallets are taking a hit at the doctor’s office and especially at the pharmacy. The drugs your doctor prescribed help [...]

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Secret Tips for a Great (and Successful) Interview

July 9, 2009

Continuing our series on Surviving Unemployment, Vocal Point has an insightful article entitled You’re Hired with great interview tips. These aren’t the same boring ones you have heard before. Most of these are new to me. For example, “Ask for the last interview. Don’t scramble to be the first one in line. Studies show that the [...]

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