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10 Websites to Help You Save This Holiday Shopping Season

GeekSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:50:17 -0800

No matter what's happening with the economy, I'm always down to save some dough on gifts. This holiday, I'll be doing most of my shopping online (which really, is no different than any other year), which can mean great deals if you know where to look. Check out 10 of my favorite sites to help save you a few bucks on all of your gifting needs for the upcoming shopping season!

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5 Savvy Ways to Use Your Phone's Calculator

SavvySugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:48 -0700

Your fancy phone probably has features that are way cooler than the calculator, but don't let this old school tool go unnoticed. That hidden calculator is good for more than simple addition and subtraction. Let these ideas for using your cell phone's calculator inspire you to use it more often - a few new habits could help you keep your finances on track and make your life easier on a daily basis.

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6 Must-Have Millionaire Habits

SavvySugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:30:15 -0700

Acquiring wealth isn't a priority for everyone, but it's safe to say that most of us want to live comfortably. Whether you're striving to gain a financial peace of mind or shooting to be a cash money queen, these six basic habits of millionaires will help you land on your feet.

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11 Golden Rules to Live By

SavvySugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:30:11 -0700

Working hard and being smart with your money aren't things you just should do because they seem virtuous; these behaviors ultimately allow you to get more enjoyment out of life. You'll have no regrets when you're able to accomplish what's important to you because of your savvy ways. These are 11 golden rules that I try to live by; click through and then make a list of your own.

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12 Recession Lessons to Remember

SavvySugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:30:03 -0700

The Federal Reserve's latest survey of businesses around the country shows the US recession might be over. The recovery is projected to be a slow one and the economy is still fragile, but we can file this piece of news in the hopeful column. Recession or not, we should continue to follow the many lessons from these times of economic uncertainty to keep our financial houses in order - in good times and bad.

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Use Twitter to Save Money: How These 5 Businesses Can Help

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:33:01 -0700

We all want to save a few bucks, so why not use your obsession with Twitter to your money-saving advantage? Follow these five businesses to save on everything from computers to hot dogs.

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9 Stealth Ways to Stash Your Cash at Home

SavvySugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:30:19 -0700

Your grandparents might have stashed emergency cash in boxes of cereal and under the mattress, but there are more clever options these days for those who keep some reserves on hand. You can spend as little as $5 on diversion safes. See nine clever contraptions under $30 to buy you peace of mind.

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11 Things Not Worth the Money

SavvySugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:30:45 -0700

You work hard for your money, so spending it on things that just aren't worth it is a cruel thing to do to yourself. When it comes down to it, you're better off putting your cash toward some expenses than wasting it on others. I'd rather put my money elsewhere than spending it on these 11 things that aren't worth it to me.

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11 Things That Are Worth the Money

SavvySugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:30:27 -0700

Tough times have made us all a bit more cautious about whipping out our wallets on a whim. When it comes to spending with discretion, it's important to have priorities about things you think are worth the money, and those items or services that are not. Here are 11 things that I think are worth it.

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Mile-High Luxury: What a $14,635 First-Class Ticket Will Buy

SavvySugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:44:59 -0700

In-flight luxury

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New York City Plans to Gain $55 Million on Waterfall Art

LibertySugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:36:15 -0700

Falling down, falling down...

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Want to Know What's in My Wallet?

SavvySugar — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:56:16 -0700

The purple five, as compared to other, older bills of various denominations.

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News Flash: The Purple Five Is Now in Circulation!

SavvySugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:51:51 -0700

The new five is now in circulation!

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Five Dollar Bill Is Getting a Purple Makeover

SavvySugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:33:05 -0800

A new five dollar bill is coming soon to your wallet! And it's purple! Well, it's actually purple and green but I'm very excited that money here in the U.S. is finally getting jazzed up a bit - way overdue, if you ask me. Portfolio has a very cool interactive diagram of the bill that allows you to see all of the new features that make it the most secure five dollar bill ever. Click on the gallery below to see where the five dollar bill has been.

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