My Blog, Your Money

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  Even during these tough economic times, today serves as a reminder that there’s still much we have to be thankful for.
Of course, Thanksgiving also means Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Here’s a few sites that may help with anyone interested in getting in on some deals:
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Although we are not officially in a recession, it seems almost as certain as the onset of winter (December 21).  Here’s some advice on how to prepare: 7 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Life.  My personal favorites are 2, 4, and 5, but take a look to see which ones will apply the best to your […]

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I’ve always been a proponent of saving, but I’ve definitely suffered a few lapses every now and then.  Now with the economy the way it is, spending wisely is as important as ever.  Here’s something I came across that may help: 17 Sneaky Savings Strategies.

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This was a historic week as the one of the most anticipated political campaigns finally came to a close and a new American president was elected.  I will try to stay neutral on this blog, but I would like to congratulate Barack Obama on his win.  (Joe Biden too.)
Both Obama and John McCain had their […]

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Earlier this month, the national debt hit $10 trillion.  This figure is so great that the National Debt Clock actually ran out of digits and a temporary fix had to be implemented.  Here’s the whole story.

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