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10 Smart Year-End Money Moves to Make NOW

2008 is quickly winding down, and we’ve reached a popular time of the year to make “lists.” Christmas wish lists, top 10 lists, end-of-the-year lists—literally the list of lists goes on and on!

Well, we’ve made a little list of our own, just for you. It’s a list of 10 smart money moves to make before the year ends. These simple, easy-to-use tips will help you make and save money now and throughout 2009. The clock is ticking, so get started now.

1.	10 Fabulous Freebies
2.	11 Little-Known Tax Deductions
3.	12 Ways to Save Every Day
4.	Give Yourself a Raise
5.	Drowning in Bills?

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Let’s tell it like it is: Credit card companies are in business to make money—and they want more of yours, especially in the midst of the current tight credit market. Their latest tactics to squeeze every last penny out of you have us fuming and we want to make sure that you don’t become a victim. Get the scoop on their sneaky tricks and how you can stop them dead in their tracks.

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Are Tough Times Putting a Strain on Your Marriage? Another sad (and rarely mentioned) result of tough economic times is the rise in divorce rates. Heck, even in good times the #1 reason couples split up is money. It doesn’t have to be that way. We’ve been doing this a long time—helping folks with their personal finances and being married for more than 37 years!—and here’s how we make it all work.

Support Your Aging Parents Without Going Broke It’s becoming a common trend: more adult children are being forced to work longer and use their own savings to support their aging parents. The sad part is that some caregivers are even going into debt to make sure their parents are properly cared for. If you need help managing your parents’ finances, start here.

Get a Head Start on Those Holiday Bills!

Swiping a credit card to pay for holiday gifts is a cinch in December … but it’s not too long before you’ll feel the sting in January … and beyond. Be prepared by tackling your debt now before the onslaught of bills starts to pile on! Our 10-step plan guides you down the path of debt-free living.

Daria’s Advice for the “Three Stooges”

The big debate in Washington this week is how to “save” the auto industry. The multi-billion dollar bailout was effectively killed in the Senate and it’s now likely it will be our tax dollars that are called upon to fix this mess. Let’s take an honest look at exactly what’s going on here and the real way to fix things.

Think Twice—Gift Cards Aren’t So Nice!

Gift cards are an easy alternative when looking for a last-minute present, but use caution! Nearly $10 billion in certificates go unused each year and, with our struggling economy, some stores may not be around long enough for you to redeem them! Here’s a new look at that old seasonal favorite.

Stop Telemarketers in Their Tracks

We’ve had it up to here with the non-stop sales calls while we’re trying to enjoy some quiet time at home with our family. We bet you have, too! Hang up on solicitors once and for all with this simple step.