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Monthly Archives: February 2012
USE LEAP YEAR TO GET YOUR FINANCIAL HOUSE IN ORDER
If there’s one thing everyone wants, it’s more time, and that’s exactly what we have this year. A once every four-year phenomena of the calendar known as Leap Year is providing us with 24 extra hours this February 29. For … Continue reading
Payroll Tax Cut Provides Employers with Teachable Moment
Thanks to Congress extending the payroll tax cut, millions of Americans will continue to receive a fatter paycheck. However, a recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) poll revealed that 66 percent of workers did not realize that their paychecks … Continue reading
You don’t have to be loaded to enjoy video games.
So there I was, staring at the elder dragon with my mace in one hand and a lightening spell in the other. The dragon was sure he had me and dove straight down. As I strafed left to avoid his … Continue reading
Saving Money a Couple Bucks at a Time
It’s a mindset change that every penny counts. When we use plastic (aka debit/credit card), you don’t have the same sense of your purchase. You sign on the line, file the card back in your wallet and the process is … Continue reading
4 Money-Etiquette Questions Answered
Many of us have been put in awkward situations by friends, family, or colleagues. When the awkwardness revolves around money it can be taken to an entirely new level. This is because everyone views money, and how to use it, … Continue reading
Booking Travel Cheaply
I don’t travel a lot or consider myself very “daring.” The times where I have booked hotel rooms I sometimes dabble with the thought of trying Priceline, (similar to dipping your toes into the water just to see how cold … Continue reading
THE POWER OF “POWER OF ATTORNEY”
Anyone who has experienced a family member or friend in a health crisis knows the potential emotional and financial challenges that can occur. One of the best gifts we can give our loved ones and ourselves is being prepared for … Continue reading
Gambling with Kids, Not One of My Best Ideas!
By Joshua Huffman, Financial Counselor The Village Financial Resource Center I rarely ever gamble. And when I do, it is a few dollars here or there. But, last week’s Powerball jackpot of $336 million was enough to entice me into … Continue reading
You and Your Valentine: Is There a “Fiscal” Attraction?
A dazzling smile. A warm sense of humor. Great chemistry. You and your Valentine sound like a perfect match. But are you financially compatible? Is there a fiscal attraction? The smart money is on a Valentine who’s dollars and cents-ible. … Continue reading
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Examine What Love is NOT Before Shopping for Valentine’s Day Gifts
Cupid will likely try to convince shoppers to put their good financial judgment aside this Valentine’s Day, and instead don heart-shaped financial blinders when shopping for that special gift. The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers will spend $17.6 billion … Continue reading
