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Year-End Tax Savings Tips
As 2006 draws to a close and the holidays beckon, it's time to turn to some last minute tax and money savings tips worth heeding. Medical Expenses The first thing…
LED Holiday Lights: Eco-Friendly & Reduces Your Electric Bill
"There are two kinds of light - the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures." -- James Thurber In Deck the Halls, Danny DeVito decorates his house with Christmas…
Where the deals are
Macy's is having a sale, 10-50% off online and free shipping with $100 in purchases or more. has "24 months no interest" on electronics, big discounts (up to $500) on…
Will they or won’t they?
Tomorrow, the Federal Reserve Bank will meet for their final session of 2006, deciding whether to keep interest rates the same, or start lowering them. (No one thinks they will…
Use it or Lose it
My company, like most in the , jettisoned the "rollover" vacation days a while ago. Too bad! Wouldn't it be awesome? Save up those vacation days for 5 or 10…
Save Money by Cutting Down on Food Waste
"Don't waste money, don't waste time, don't waste food, don't waste energy." -- Sri Sathya Sai Baba Yesterday on NPR, Ted Robbins interviewed Timothy Jones, an athropologist that suggests ways…
‘Tis the Season to Shop
"We used to build civilizations. Now we build shopping malls." -- Bill Bryson Last Friday was Buy Nothing Day. What is Buy Nothing Day? Its organizers explain, "Every November, for…
The Onward Surge of Thanksgiving
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -- John F. Kennedy According to ,…
Gayest Post Ever
I, along with pretty much every gay guy I know (except my jock boyfriend), are pretty involved in grooming products, especially moisturizer. Are we shallow and focusing on the skin-deep?…
Don’t Break Your Bank this Holiday Season
Ideally you've either budgeted and have a holiday savings account stocked with enough cash to get you through your gift giving, or spread your shopping out over the year so…