Gifts of Charity: Thoughtful Gifts that Give Back

Holiday Gift Giving Tips

Ribbons, bows, tags and shiny paper. Boxes of all shapes and sizes, begging to be gently shaken for clues to their contents. These are images most of us envision when we hear, "Happy Holidays!" Not everyone is so fortunate. Wouldn’t your gift … [Read more...]

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5 Super Stocking Stuffers for Under $10

5 Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers

Stocking stuffers have to be one of the most overlooked aspects of holiday giving, and it makes sense why. Gifts for stockings are often the last ones you buy, there’s not a lot of space to work with, and unless you shell out for expensive jewelry … [Read more...]

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How to Determine Your Holiday Shopping Budget

Get Your Holiday Shopping Budget in Order!

Our natural inclination when this time of year rolls around is to spend now and worry about it later. After all, it’s the season of giving and who wants to stress about paying bills when you’re shopping for junior’s bike? Unfortunately, … [Read more...]

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In Defense of Christmas Shopping

Holiday Shopping: From Grinch to Santa

Ever since A Charlie Brown Christmas made its TV debut in 1965, Americans have been guilt-tripped about the commercialization of Christmas and the excesses of the holiday shopping season. I know we all talk about the importance of living simply and … [Read more...]

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6 Inexpensive Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

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As Christmas Day draws close and holiday budgets start running down, the panic sets in: who did I forget to buy a gift for? But there’s no need to fret! You can easily pull together a fun gift for little cash in a jiffy. Here are a few ideas to get … [Read more...]

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6 Holiday Gift Ideas… that Don’t Cost a Thing!

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Having trouble staying within your gift budget for the holidays? Free up some cash by finding gifts that don’t cost anything! Often, these gifts are more beloved to friends and family members than a gift certificate or a generic gift basket since … [Read more...]

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All I Want for Christmas Is… CASH!

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By: Gelasia Steed, CFP® Santa baby, slip a little envelope under the tree for me! Nothing says “I love you” like a hunk of cash to buy what you want when you want it. In fact, you probably already bought yourself several little gifts while … [Read more...]

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Shop Early for the Holidays and Save

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Yes, it’s that time of year again.  The weather’s getting colder.  The kids are back in school. Before we know it - our eyes will be turning toward the holidays.  And now is the time to think about rescuing your wallet before it’s too … [Read more...]

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Prepare for Christmas… Now

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Yes, Christmas. No, we’re not encouraging you to play “Deck the Halls” or unravel strings of colored lights. We are, however, encouraging you to start saving. Christmas is 5 ½ months away, but it’s not too early to start saving. … [Read more...]

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