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Vacations When Your Economy Is Down

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Yes, these are uncertain times. Yes, unemployment is on the rise. Yes, money is tight. But if you’re thinking there is no way that you can take some well-deserved time off for a vacation this year the answer is NO. Well actually that is a double negative, so the answer is really YES . . . yes you can have a memorable and enjoyable vacation. But before you start jumping for joy as if you won the lottery we must qualify our statement. Yes you can take a vacation as long as you spend only what you have saved — meager as it may be.

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Where Are You Going? For Teens By A Teen

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By Abbey Economides

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16 Ways To Start Saving This Year

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Gas prices may have come down a bit, but other prices haven’t. Using some of these simple money saving ideas will help you put more money in the bank to protect your family against the uncertain times ahead.

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Reader Recreation Tips

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Reader Recreation Tips

Erin McGever from Phoenix, AZ says, “Try the public library for books about travel, hobbies or home decorating. We’ve learned a lot about each other and the world this way. We also check out local art galleries for free festivals where they even serve free treats. Dollar theaters work well if you don’t mind seeing a movie a few weeks after everyone else has.”

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Timeshare Math

What is the real cost per day for a timeshare stay? We did the math to find out. We took an average cost for the unit and maintenance fees to figure the true cost per day.

For our calculations we used the following numbers:

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Timeshares- the good, the bad & the ugly

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Many readers have asked for input on buying and selling timeshares. Our experience in this area is limited, so we consulted expert sources and combined their views with our financial practices and frugal filter to draw some Economiser conclusions.

Timeshares and how they operate.

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Recreation ideas that dont "Rec" the budget

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These days it’s easy to spend a significant amount of money on a recreational activity. Families often break their recreation budget, thinking they can’t cut these expenses and still have a good time. But we challenge that notion. There are hundreds of ways to enjoy family time or a date night without dropping $100 to do it.

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Holiday Clothing

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Just a reminder to canvas your closet before heading to the stores in search of that perfect holiday outfit.

Ladies if you have a black skirt or slacks, often times a colorful blouse will turn it into a smashing outfit. This time of year red, maroon, navy blue, royal blue, royal purple, emerald green, gold and silver all add color and snazzy looks.

Men can pick up a fun, colorful tie or a solid sweater in the colors mentioned previously and they’ll look smashing too!

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Halloween fun

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We know some people are squeamish about taking their kids out “Trick-or-Treating” so why not borrow some of these ideas that Sharon Ann Burke from Denver, Colorado sent in. These ideas work great as carnival type booths or as party games for a small group of kids. If you aren’t into the scary part of Halloween, most of these ideas can be replaced with a pumpkin theme.

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Movie picks & family flicks

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Watching movies is a great way to relax. But picking a bad one can turn your time of relaxation into frustration. We realize that we all have different tastes in entertainment, so we’ve compiled a list — with the help of several friends — of wholesome movies that appeal to a wide variety of interests.

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