Tips for Getting Your Finances in Shape by the End of the Year
There’s nothing like the first of the year with all its promise and the incredible feeling of having a blank slate. It’s a time for reflection on ways we can improve our lives, be more productive, get healthy, and obtain the sometimes-elusive sense of happiness. However, now that we’re approaching the end of the year, it’s a good time to assess where you’re at financially—and take steps to improve your current standing. Need some guidance in this pursuit? Read on for tips on getting your finances in shape by the end of the year. Curb Your Spending Before the Holidays…
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If you plan for an awesome vacation each year and it never comes to fruition, perhaps you need a better strategy on how to save for it. Here are six tips to help you reach this goal. 1. Become a Coupon Clipper Image via Flickr by PC Magazine offers a review on the best coupon websites, a shopping saver you need now. Use coupons from direct mailers and your newspaper. Many stores also have in-house point of sale coupons you can use to lower your shopping budget. Other coupon options include scanning coupons to smartphones or tablets using apps like…
The Smart Consumer’s Guide to Borrowing | #finance #deals
If you need to borrow money for the first time, you are going to need to do some research and really get to grips with the different ways to borrow. You also need to know about interest rates, credit scores and making applications, as well as how to get the very best deals from banks, credit card companies and other lenders. To get you started on your way to becoming a smart consumer and an ever smarter borrower, here is the vital information you need to know. Read below for the Smart Consumer's Guide to Borrowing. Ways to borrow money…