The Guide to Giving (And Saving) This Holiday Season
You’ve still got enough turkey for three armies in that freezer. You know what time of year it is.Thanksgiving pies have been gobbled, but the gingerbread’s in the oven and the shopping has only begun. You’ve got nine days to get those presents. How are you going to make it? How are you going to make it?! Don’t panic. We have some tips for you. Make a list and check it twice. Go ahead and jot…
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#TBT Saving Money During Spring Break
It’s Throwback Thursday! (or Throwback Tipsday) With Spring Break coming up we thought we’d share an oldie, but goodie post about tips for saving money on Spring Break that are still applicable today! https://moneytoolsforlife.wordpress.com/2012/03/ If you have any helpful tips that you think we have missed please feel free to share them in the comment section below!
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What Going to College Teaches about Money
What to Do This Mardi Gras
King cakes, parades, and beads. Oh my! Carnival season is coming to a close, but the real fun is just about to begin! With many schools and businesses closing their doors for Fat Tuesday, February 28, go out and celebrate Mardi Gras Louisiana Style! Regardless of if you’ll be here in Baton Rouge, traveling to the soon to be packed city of New Orleans, or somewhere far away dreaming of Louisiana…
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Why You Should Deal With Your Money Stress Now
Stressing about your financial situation. It’s something we all experience at some point in our lives, but could this stress be affecting our health? It’s normal to stress over things from time to time-it’s in our nature, but dealing with chronic stress hurts us in the long run. The longer you’re stressed, the worse it is for your physical and mental health. Chronic stress can cause headaches,…
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Thought I’d make another since the first one was so much fun! Cute, festive lil’ totodile wishes you happy holidays!
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Not all Sales are Created Equally
Although sales for the consumer usually mean savings, for retail shops and businesses they are simply tactics to boost purchases. For this reason, not all sales are created equal – for some you might not get an actual bargain or worse, end up paying more. To avoid this, here are some signs to look twice at a “sale”: BIG, BOLD, “Sale” Sign– This is pure bait. The signs are essentially there just…
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How to Stop Overspending
We all know that feeling. When we’re stressed, it’s easy to get another cup of coffee. It’s convenient to get a you-earned-this something. Sometimes it’s small, sometimes it’s big. Overspending is like a disease, and sometimes we succumb to the chaos and problems in our lives. You don’t have to spiral. Whether you’re spending is triggered by an event, or by chronic stress, we are here for you.…
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New Years Resolutions That Save You Money
Okay, so we could all use a little help when it comes to getting our finances in order. It’s always a struggle. But two words: New. Year. It’s time to makes some changes that could potentially keep you from getting overwhelmed. Keep a budget. It is seriously important to keep a budget and stick to it. A good budget is the foundation to financial security. Take as long as you need to work on it.…
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