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12 Ways to Save Up for a Family Vacation This Summer

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Although the official start of summer is days away, it’s never too late to start saving for that family vacation. The most recent statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics  say that the average American family spends $1,415 on a…
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Prom Dresses For Free

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Maria Ocegueda is going through a rack of dresses trying to find the perfect prom dress.  Maria and other girls from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, Texas, are looking for their dresses at a church fellowship hall. That’s where Cindy…
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How To Spend Your Tax Refund

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What are you planning to do with your tax refund? Presuming you’re getting one and not having to pay the IRS, that is. If you’re like most Americans, you’re planning on paying off debt or saving it or both. As reported in CNN Money and…
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Spring Forward Fashionably

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The countdown for spring has begun. In only a few days, the birds will be chirping, flowers will be blooming, and women across America will try to figure out how to transition their winter pieces into the perfect spring wardrobe. Read Related:…
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How to Deal with Taxes, Money and Family

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How can a tax return remind you about love? Most financial planners use an individual’s tax return to extrapolate financial information to help them create a financial plan. We use a person’s tax return to extrapolate the amount of love…
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How to Wear Stripes With Style

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Spring 2012 trends are proving to be all about bold colors, fantastic prints, and stripes galore. It’s enough to make you dizzy! And the stripe, while such a basic print, is uncharted territory for many women. We’ve all heard it: Avoid…
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Five Fabulous Date Night Dresses Under $100

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but if you’re like most of us, you haven’t had a spare minute to run out and do some shopping for the big night. But don’t worry: we’ve done the shopping for you. Whatever mood you’re…
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Paying for College: The 411 on 529 Accounts

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If you’ve been wanting to know more about paying for college, here’s the 411 on 529 plans for college. 529s are tax-advantaged savings plans created to encourage people to save for future college expenses. They are sponsored by states,…
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FAFSA Tips For Parents

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If paying for college is one of the most important considerations you have regarding your child’s education, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway into scholarships, subsidized student loans and a host of…