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Clever Posts Of The Week – December 12th

December 12, 2014
By Brock Kernin
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Happy Fa, La, La, La, Friday my Clever Friends. I’m fully in the Christmas spirit and have been taking some nice bites out of my shopping.  All online of course as per my shopping challenge.  Here are the things that I purchased this week (shhhhh, nobody tell my family this is online!):

  • Pendant and Necklace with Swarovski crystal Elements for my wife through something called SweetJack – which kind of a groupon, deal site.
  • SnuggBuds earbuds for my son
  • Computer Desk from Ikea

I’ve got more ideas and more ordering to do this weekend! I have yet to step into a brick and mortar store for my shopping.  Maybe that’s why I’m in such a great mood?

Speaking of greatness, here are my favorite posts of the week.  Maybe they will get you in a money saving mood for your gift shopping. May the odds be forever in your favor!

  1. At What Age Should You Think about Retirement Planning? from Money Rebound
  2. 7 Great Gifts For Frugal Weirdos from FrugalWoods
  3. Why Use Cash? from Prairie Eco Thrifter
  4. Tips To Avoid Debt When Holiday Shopping from Money Smart Guides
  5. If You Lost Your Job Tomorrow, Would You Survive Financially? from Modest Money

 

 

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About Brock Kernin

Brock Kernin is a software engineer and personal finance writer who paid off more than $100,000 in credit card debt through disciplined budgeting and debt-management strategies. Drawing on that experience, his BA degree and years of practical writing, he contributes clear, actionable money guidance to CleverDude focused on everyday financial decisions, frugal living, and long-term stability.

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  1. Mrs. Frugalwoods says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Thank you so much for including my gift guide! I really appreciate it :). And, way to go on no store shopping yet! I’m in the same boat and am hoping to make it the whole season! Hope you have a great weekend.

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  2. Adam @ Money Rebound says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Hey Brock, thanks for including Robert’s post. Yep, I’m loving the whole online shopping thing now too. Can’t imagine having to brave the crowds again. I do still enjoy a good outdoor market though!

    Hope you have a good weekend and thanks again! 🙂

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  3. Brock says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    @Mrs.Frugalwoods – You’re welcome! I did a lot more shopping over the weekend…..all online! This is so awesome, I should have done this years ago!!!

    Reply
  4. Brock says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    @Adam – I agree….once the madness of the season is over, I’ll brave the elements outdoors again. Thanks for reading!

    Reply

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