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This Saturday at the Washington D.C. Grand Hyatt Hotel (directions), the Freddie Mac Foundation, along with others, is sponsoring an Adoption Expo with more than 30 public and private adoption agencies, workshops, discussion groups, available … [Read more...] about Washington D.C. Adoption Expo – Saturday, December 1st, 2007
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In Part One of this series, I talked about giving up luxuries if you find yourself in some financial trouble. However, luxuries are just that: expenses unnecessary to keeping us fed, housed and employed. Different people have different ideas of what … [Read more...] about What could you give up when you’re in financial trouble? – Part Two
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During the holiday season, we give thanks to family and friends, but we can also use this time (and really any other time) to think about what we would do if we were in financial trouble. We all have different life situations, and different levels … [Read more...] about What could you give up when you’re in financial trouble? – Part One
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Clever Dudette and I will be in Pennsylvania visiting family for Thanksgiving, while Nick is protecting our house and swimming in our ice-cold pool. I hope he doesn't wear that string bikini again. The neighbors called the cops the last time. Since … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving…See you next week!
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The madness is on. All you're hearing about this week is Black Friday and the deals that can be had. You know that laptop you want. Well, it can be had for $300 off. Or you can upgrade to the better model for the same price as the one you … [Read more...] about Black Friday and Buying Out of Budget
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Although I hate financial clutter, I had to sign up for another credit card. I have about $5,000 due for spring tuition, but I won't be reimbursed for it until about February. That means I would either need to pull from our savings (which isn't much … [Read more...] about Got one new Discover credit card and cancelled another
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On my Google homepage, I subscribe to a widget called "Local Gas Prices". I've been monitoring the lowest gas prices in my area for a few weeks now and have noticed a significant change. Obviously we all know prices are going up, but it's disturbing … [Read more...] about Recent gas prices effects on us and our family
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I've never really been one to hold a secret about myself. I'm half-decent about holding others' secrets, but I don't really see the need to clam up when someone asks a personal question. I don't get offended, unless their delivery is just really … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Afraid of the Big Bad Debt
