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10 Feasible Financial Resolutions for 2012

It's time for New Years resolutions again. This economy may force us more into promises about maintaining a healthy budget than losing weight, so we offer you 10 tips on becoming financially balanced in 2011.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines for 2011

Christmas is fast approaching and online shopping days are narrowing down to a precious few. Happily, our list of e-retailer shipping deadlines should keep you on track for a happy holidays.

We’ve worked to compile the most accurate dates possible, using details garnered from each merchant’s website. This information isn’t actually set in stone, however, so always double check to make sure your purchase will arrive in time for a happy holidays. Also, remember most merchants only provide shipping services on weekdays.

Please note these dates generally apply to the 48 contiguous United States and don’t often apply to P.O. Box/FPO/APO addresses or Alaska and Hawaii. Also, delivery deadlines only refer to in-stock merchandise.

The History of Black Friday

Merchants look forward to Black Friday all year long as the day when their ledgers will, hopefully, tilt into the profit column. While Cyber Monday and Free Shipping Day have removed much of the clout from this shopping extravaganza, many consumers still look forward to the holiday tradition.

Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Three

"The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket." --Frank Hubbard
Do you reconsider a purchase when you have to pay for it in cash? Research has repeatedly shown we feel more pain when forking over the greenbacks than when using plastic. That’s why the old envelope system works so well.

Here’s how it goes: After you’ve paid your online bills and transferred a percentage of earnings into savings and investments, figure out how much you can afford to spend on entertainment, gas, etc. Withdraw enough cash to cover these “wants” and place the designated amount in envelopes labeled for each purpose. When the cash from a particular envelope is depleted, that’s it...No soup for you!

Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Two

Wisdom doesn't necessarily have to come down through the ages. Our frugal quotes for this week come from a Greek writer and philosopher born in 1883 and an American feminist born in 1934. Read on for details.

"How simple and frugal a thing is happiness: A glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea...All that is required to feel that here and now is happiness is a simple, frugal heart." --Nikos Kazantzakis
Cutting back your entertainment budget doesn’t mean you have to forgo all pleasures. As Kazantzakis implies, money doesn’t necessarily lead to happiness. If it did, many rich people would be a lot happier. For a few ideas, check out our blog post “11 Tips to Maximize Your Entertainment Dollar

Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part One

In an effort to avoid "the doom of reliving the past," we'll take a look each Monday at frugal-related quotes from history and how they relate to America's present financial situation. Here's our first helping.

40 Socially Responsible Companies

Social responsibility is more than just a trend; in some states, it's the law. A new form of legislation is creating "benefit corporations," which can legally place good deeds before shareholder profits.

Go Frugal With These 10 Gas-Saving Tips

With gas prices heading over the $100/barrel mark, it's time to get serious about slowing down, avoiding bad driving habits and generally saving at the pump. There are many other ways you can cut back and we offer seven you might not have considered.

Score Unadvertised Specials From 40 Merchants

Unadvertised specials are the bomb, if you can find them. These hidden deals come in many forms, through such methods as email registrations and special sections on websites. We teach you a thing or two about unearthing these special offers. 

63 Ways Real Brides and Grooms Save Money

Everyone has a slightly different wedding experience. The nice thing is, most people are willing to share their experiences, allowing you to use the information to your advantage. Here are 63 tips learned by real-life brides and grooms.