While it’s true that we should probably be thinking of others all year, it seems that we are more likely to want to give during the holiday season. Though with the recession dampening our holiday spirits (and our pocketbooks), it can be difficult to come up with the cash necessary to help others right now. The good news is that you don’t have to give cash in order to channel your feelings of generosity. Here are four alternative things you can donate:
It is no mystery to anyone that the US government has pumped trillions of dollars into the economy, all while holding interest rates at record lows over the past two years. Anyone with a basic concept of supply and demand, with all of these dollars in our economic system, will fear that rising inflation is becoming more and more imminent as each day passes.
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How do you feel if you paid someone $10 for a parking spot on Black Friday, then see plenty of open spaces right in front of the entrance three minutes later as you walk towards the mall?
Scams are everywhere. Online and off, we are faced with the task of weeding out the genuine offers from all the ones that crooks publicize. With the holiday season and year end coming up, we are in the mood to say yes but don’t want to waste our money. Below are several ways to avoid a scam. Hey, someone’s got to kick some crook’s ass without physically wasting our energy.
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Here they come again: the holidays. For some reason, even those of us who manage to keep a tight rein on the budget the other 11 months of the year lose control at the sound of a Christmas bell. The bills roll in come February and then the trouble really starts, but all is forgotten by November and the cycle starts again. If you still have at least a faint memory of those dreadful bills, here are some great ways to save a bit of green and still have a great holiday.
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While many individuals seek to save money where possible, budget effectively and build a significant emergency fund, others are not so fortunate in their financial circumstances. Whether as a result of the significant rises in unemployment or the poor state of the property market, some individuals are experiencing considerable financial difficulty.
Debt has an inherent aspect of stigma attached to it so it is understandable many do not want to seek help especially if they feel bankruptcy is the only solution suitable. So what are the biggest misconceptions about the most stigmatized area of personal finances? Let’s explore it today since bankruptcy is such a seldom talked about topic.
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Did you know that there’s a Netflix free trial offer going on right now?
Over here at MoneyNing, we routinely talk about personal finance philosophies like responsible spending and frugal living, but let’s change pace (today being Thanksgiving and all) and talk about something practical. Let’s discuss a step you can instantly take to save money every single month – the Netflix free trial.
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