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Four Ways to Get In-the-Black
Halloween is a good time to focus on getting back in-the-black, and thankfully there are a few simple tricks that will help you treat yourself to a more stable financial life — even with the spendy holidays around the corner. After you've seen them all, tell me, which tip do you think is most helpful?
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In-the-Black-Tip: When Saving Takes a Back Seat to Spending
While many retailers started giving their full court press in holiday advertising at least a month ago, most shoppers shift gears to the holidays after Halloween has passed. Well, tomorrow marks the occasion for haunted houses and candy corn, which means November and intense holiday shopping is already upon us. During the holidays, saving often takes a back seat to spending, so here is my solution for ensuring you're left with more than pennies after the season of giving has ceased.
In-the-Black Tip: Compare Prices Before You Shop
This week we are revving up for the darkness, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween with reminders on how we can stay in-the-black — the holidays are just around the corner, after all.
In-the-black-tip: The best way to stay on track when there are a lot of items on your shopping list is to create a spending plan, and once you know your budget for each item or person, make your money go further by comparison shopping. Some people prefer to do holiday shopping away from their computers because it gets them in the holiday spirit, but I recommend at least doing some preparation online.
In-the-Black Tip: Spend Smarter
We're celebrating Halloween with In-the-Black Week, but this tip is something to also keep in mind when you are preparing to shop for the upcoming holidays.
In-the-Black tip: Shop with a purpose. Make a list of the things you're hoping to find, whether it's a new holiday party dress for you or gifts for the people you love.
Celebrate Halloween With Savvy's In-the-Black Week!
Halloween is one day that's about playing tricks and getting treats in the black of night, but when it comes to money, being in-the-black is always in mode. A few simple tricks, and you'll be on your way to treating yourself to a more stable financial life. Check back all week for ways to get more out of your money.
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I'm Asking: What's the Best Thing You've Bought This Month?
There's just one week left until Black Friday, the day most major retail and electronic stores slip into official holiday mode and host big sales. I plan on keeping my Black Friday budget pretty tight (that is if I spend anything), and considering the fact that most of us aren't sure the economy is getting better, I suspect most of you are planning the same.
That being said, 'tis the season of shopping, and spending a little on everyday purchases can actually help you save up for the big stuff.
7 Sales Happening This Week
Get a head start on the Black Friday crowds that are just a couple weeks away by taking advantage of some sale events happening this week. You can shop and save on gifts without even leaving the house! Check out seven promo codes that could help you get a jump-start on holiday shopping while staying on budget.
Savvy Links!
- Target is a black hole of spending for Little Miss Fortune. What's your spending trap? — Glamour
- Learn the three golden rules of wealth.
I'm Asking: Do You Check Work Email During Off Hours?
I am online in some capacity most hours of the day, evening and night. When I'm not at the computer, I have my BlackBerry by my side so I can keep on top of my email and what's going on in the world. While it's easiest for me to stay connected and on top of communication, I do set limits and try to make time to decompress, detach, and rest my eyes.
Celebrity Apprentice: Was the Right Candidate Fired?
On last night's The Celebrity Apprentice the male and female teams are challenged to host a live event to launch a new video phone. A heated exchange between Dennis Rodman, who has been on thin ice in weeks past for partying too hard, and Clint Black threatens the men's unity before the task even begins. On the women's team, a previous engagement sends Joan Rivers out of town, which in the words of project manager Claudia Jordan, leaves the gals "like the Patriots at the Super Bowl with no Tom Brady."
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