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51How Your Bank is Costing You Money
by Karin D. Thompson
A few months ago I thought I'd try something a little different. I basically have all of my money in one credit union. I have a long term savings account for emergencies and then a regular savings for... published 15 months ago
53How to Save Big for Next School Year
by Karin D. Thompson
I stopped in a local discount store yesterday and the sales signs were everywhere. Remember in an earlier column I told you to wait if you could, on certain items until a week or so until after school? Well,... published 15 months ago
63Need to Save Money? Plan a Menu
by Karin D. Thompson
Listening to a financial talk show a few days ago, it reminded me of something I knew, but had buried. As the lazy days of summer come to an end and I begin to get back into the swing of a regular routine,... published 16 months ago
48Make money from home takes work but it can be done
by Karin D. Thompson
I began to seriously consider working from home about a year ago. It's been a roller coaster ride and one that I haven't completely conquered, but I've learned a lot a long the way. I am sure I don't have to... published 17 months ago
85How to Negotiate with Creditors
by Karin D. Thompson
When the phone rings do you cringe, worried it's another bill collector? Do you hate going to the mail box because you know another creditor is sending a letter asking for payment? Dreading the mail box and... published 17 months ago
57Saving Money at a Restaurant
by Karin D. Thompson
Everyday, when I pick up my little ones from school, my daughter asks the same question -"mommy, what's for dinner?" Most days, she's happy with the reassurance that once again, she is going to eat. But... published 17 months ago
82GED vs High School Diploma
by Karin D. Thompson
So you have a high school student struggling to pass the standardized tests to graduate? Or, maybe you had to drop out of high school to help the family or because you just didn't think that diploma was... published 2 years ago
61Adventures in Grocery Shopping
by Karin D. Thompson
I love going to the grocery store. I wait until the weekend when I can leave the little ones at home with my husband and I take my time, aisle, by aisle. I always arrive with my shopping strategy ready and I... published 2 years ago
63An Education, who needs it?
by Karin D. Thompson
Parenting in the 21st century isn't easy. As young people watch more and more people become rich and famous without the benefits of an education, how can you motivate your youngster to stay focused? Tell them... published 2 years ago
48Six Ways to Save at the Pump
by Karin D. Thompson
If you're like me there's one thing that you dread more than anything. The thought of it makes you break out into a cold sweat and you put it off much longer than you should. Then, the light goes on or you... published 2 years ago
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