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Joanne Heim

Author of Living Simply: Choosing Less in a World of More

Gary Foreman

Editor and publisher of The Dollar Stretcher Newsletter

Melissa Tosetti

Editor and publisher of Budget Savvy magazine

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Cutting back on holiday gifts?

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Don't feel embarrassed! I think EVERYONE is feeling the economy pain right now. Definitely consider a Secret Santa -- it's fun for everyone and it saves...

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How do I handle my budget?

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I would say that if you are a contractor you should at the very least put away what you will be paying in April for FICA and Income Taxes. Then I would...

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Is a maid worth the money?

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I'm 50 and can provide my experience on this matter. If you take something out, put it away. If you mess the dish, wash it. If you sleep in the bed...

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Where do you start when you're making cuts in your spending?

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Here is what I did. Purchase bread at the discount bread store and freeze for when you need it. Use the local church for help if your unemployed...

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Are you spending less on Halloween this year?

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Halloween has not been big since the kids left, so the only thing I'll be doing is a little candy for the trick or treaters. There aren't very many...

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What personal finance blogs do you trust?

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Wisebread and GRS are great sites, but there are many more that are good as well. I like The Simple Dollar, Five Cent Nickel, and Master Your Card in...

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How much are you telling your kids about finances?

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Some of my family friends are really worried about Christmas. They fear they won't be able to live up to previous years and that their kids will be...

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