60 ways not to go broke this Christmas
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Advice to help consumers prepare for extra costs associated with Christmas includes making a budget in October that includes costs such as wrapping paper and postage in addition to Christmas presents. Consumers are also advised to save a dollar a day from October through December 23rd to cover last-minute expenses.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1997
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50 things to do with $50
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Ways of spending $50 include subscribing to National Geographic, visiting a state park and helping a child start a savings account. People can also use $50 to buy inexpensive exercise equipment, perform preventive maintenance on their car or buy an item for decorating the home.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1997
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How we got out of debt
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A newlywed couple faced a large tax bill and other debts that were somewhat manageable until the wife lost her job. They obtained help from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service to set up a repayment schedule, and had their $37,000 in debt paid off within two years.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1997
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