Articles written by Shelley Elmblad
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What Is Meebo Instant Messager?
Are you tired of trying to keep up with contacts on multiple Instant Messaging accounts like Yahoo, AIM, Google Talk and other IM providers? Get meebo!
Jan 21, 2008
- Shelley Elmblad
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Graceful Regifting
Is regifting worth the savings for your budget? Only with the right intentions. Find out how to regift thoughtfully while sticking to your gift-giving budget.
Dec 16, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Holiday Budget Templates and Tools
Create a holiday budget and control holiday spending with this collection of the best holiday budget planning spreadsheet templates and holiday budgeting online tools.
Dec 5, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Holiday Pretzel Cookies
Need to bake Christmas cookies but you are short on time and need to stick to your budget? Bake up a bunch of these yummy budget holiday treats!
Nov 29, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Healthy Cost-Cutter Turkey Soup
Low cost, good-for-you turkey soup recipe extends turkey leftovers and stretches grocery budgets. Enjoy turkey vegetable soup now, and freeze some for quick meals later.
Nov 28, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Shop at IKEA to Save Money
Whether buying gifts or looking for low-cost furniture and decorating items, IKEA has what you need at great savings.
Nov 18, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Join a Freecycle Community
Freecycle groups are an example of how we can act locally while having a global effect, save money and help others keep a frugal lifestyle as well.
Nov 1, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Free Personal Finance Software
Take a look at the top three free online personal finance software options and see how you can manage your money and save money with free financial software.
Nov 1, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Use Free Yahoo Groups
Get the details on Yahoo! Groups, then learn how to join groups or set up your own Yahoo! Groups to share ideas and get information with these online discussion groups.
Nov 1, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Save Money with Generic Drugs
Find out just what a generic drug is, why generic drugs are so inexpensive and how you can be sure these medications are safe to use.
Oct 19, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Halloween and Your Budget
Take advantage of sales after Halloween to save money on food and decorating items you can use year-round. Boost your budget with Halloween clearance sales!
Oct 14, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Buying New Clothes on a Budget
Steve & Barry's sells stylish, quality clothing that won't break your budget. With the addition of budget clothing for women, Steve & Barry's now serves everyone.
Sep 27, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Develop Personal Budgeting Habits
How many times have you started a personal budget and failed? You can develop successful personal budget habits and stick to your budget once and for all.
Sep 21, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Start a Personal Budget
You want to be more responsible with your personal finances, and you know you need a budget, but where to begin? Start here to learn how to start a personal budget.
Sep 21, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Summer Clearance and School Sales
Back-to-school sales aren't just for kids, and summer clearance sales save you money. Save more money on summer clearance and back-to-school sales with a shopping plan.
Sep 11, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Freeze Food and Save Money
Did you ever buy sale food in bulk but get it home and wonder how to store it all? Get tips for freezing food so you can buy sale food and store it for later use.
Sep 5, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Shop Clearance Sales
Clearance sales are great for your personal budget. Save more money with some planning and by knowing where to find the best clearance sales online or in stores.
Aug 30, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Is Assisted Living Affordable?
When expenses pile up for household maintenance and in-home care, having your parents move in can be a cost effective and rewarding alternative to assisted living.
Aug 17, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Budget College Expenses
Keeping a budget in college is important for stretching your college money and for dealing with post-college debt.
Aug 11, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Is a Fixed Rate Mortgage for You?
Fixed rate mortgages are always offered as options for home financing. Get the details on fixed rate loans and decide if this type of mortgage fits your financial plan.
Aug 6, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Quicken Deluxe Features
Quicken is an excellent choice in personal finance software, adding improvements or new features each year to meet evolving needs of new and current customers alike.
Aug 1, 2007
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Budgeting Balancing Act
Finding deals to save money takes time and requires a balance between time and money. Do you tip the scales? Find out how to save time while you save money.
Jul 28, 2007
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Price Books - Word Processsed
Price books are an important personal budgeting tool for comparing prices, and making your own pages for a price book is easy with these instructions.
Jul 14, 2007
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Creating Price Book Pages
Learn how to create your own price book pages, and keep your price book updated to save money on frequently purchased items such as groceries and household items.
Jul 9, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Electronic Price Books
Tracking prices is easy with a price book in a spreadsheet or on a PDA. Read on to see learn to set up an electronic price book in a spreadsheet or on a PDA.
Jul 2, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Set Up a Price Book
A price book is an essential tool for comparing prices. Price books track the best prices on frequently-purchased items, such as groceries and household items.
Jun 22, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Budget Lawn Care - Overseeding
Restore your lawn while saving money by overseeding thin and bare spots yourself.
Jun 4, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Online Banking is Easy on Budgets
Online banks offer high interest rates on savings accounts and time-saving online account management tools. Grow your savings while saving money with Internet banking.
May 22, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Lawn Maintenance on a Budget
You can save money and have the best yard on the block. From proper mowing to treating soil compaction, learn the details of maintaining your lawn on a budget.
May 18, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Fertilizing Your Lawn on a Budget
The cost of hiring a yard care service to fertilize your lawn rises every year. Ease your budget by doing your own lawn care and have a beautiful yard.
May 18, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Choose Mutual Funds
Choosing mutual funds for individual savings goals requires some thought before investing. Discover what to consider and what research to do before choosing a fund.
May 12, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Plan to Get Out of Debt
Many people find themselves overloaded with debt from credit cards and installment loans. Make a plan to reduce debt for sound personal finance management.
Apr 28, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Choose Financial Software
Personal finance software simplifies money management. Get help choosing financial software, and find the best software to manage your personal finances.
Apr 26, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Roth IRAs for Beginners
IRAs, or Individual Retirement Arrangements, are not difficult to understand. Learn about Roth IRAs and find out what an IRA is in simple terms.
Apr 23, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Traditional IRAs for Beginners
Do you think Individual Retirement Arrangements, better known as IRAs, are confusing? Find out what an IRA is in simple terms and learn about traditional IRAs.
Apr 23, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Budget Templates for Spreadsheets
Get spreadsheet templates andd learn how to use spreadsheet budget templates to simplify creating a personal or household budget.
Apr 6, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Create Your Budget with a Spreadsheet
Spreadsheets simplify creating a budget while organizing planned income and expenses, and there are some good low cost and free software options.
Apr 5, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Creating Your Budget on Paper
Many people forgo using budgeting software and prepare household budgets on paper. Others create printable budget forms or download budget planning forms.
Mar 29, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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How to Choose a Charity
Tips for choosing charities, deciding what to donate to non profits, and finding charity ratings and financial reports.
Mar 21, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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Choosing Tax Software
TurboTax and TaxCut are the two top-selling tax preparation software packages. Get advice on comparing TurboTax and TaxCut to make the best choice for you.
Mar 15, 2007
- Shelley Elmblad
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