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frugal dad

This post is the fourth in our Top Money-Saving Sites series. Don’t forget to vote below for your favorite site.

Frugal Dad is all about getting back to basics when it comes to personal finance: Saving money, staying away from debt and making smart investment choices. It may sound like common sense, until you consider how many people fail to follow these guidelines. That’s where Frugal Dad comes in, helping readers maintain financially-conservative lifestyles with thrifty tips and tools. Frugal Dad: Conservative Finance for the Average Family

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Posted in Budget , Saving Money , Savings Account

By Stacey Bumpus

Super Bowl Sunday is only days away, which means if you weren’t lucky enough to score Super Bowl tickets, you’re probably in the midst of planning your celebration at home. Maybe you’re even considering throwing a party but don’t feel you have much of a budget to work with. Making Super Bowl XLVI Great Without Breaking the Bank

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Posted in Savings Account

money saving mom

This post is the fifth in our Top Money-Saving Sites series. Be sure to cast your vote for the top money-saving site below.

Moms always know best, which is why Money Saving Mom helps women nationwide learn how to run a frugal household with success. This site shares ways to save money on everyday items like retail stores, magazine subscriptions and supermarket coupons. Money Saving Mom Calls to Your Inner Home Economist

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Posted in Stock Market

super bowl commercials

By Beth McKenna

A slim majority–51 percent–of the Super Bowl’s audience enjoys the commercials more than the game, according to a Nielsen survey. Few, however, will consider the value of those companies behind the ads in terms of investment opportunities. Super Bowl Stock Picks–Are Companies with Super Bowl Ads Winners?

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Posted in Financial News , Investments , Stock Market

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A Senate bill was passed on Thursday making it illegal for members of Congress, their staff and many executive-branch employees to trade stocks and other securities using inside information received on the job. The bill, which passed with overwhelming support, was created on the urging of President Barack Obama. Obama Pushes for Senate Bill Making Insider Trading Illegal

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Posted in Tax

free state tax filing

By Peter Anderson

By now, you’re probably receiving tax forms from your employer, companies you contract for or from interest bearing savings accounts. As always, this flood of tax forms to your mailbox signals it’s time to decide how and where you’re going to file your taxes. Yes, It’s Possible to File State Taxes for Free

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Tax Preparation Software

By Elle Martinez

As people are receiving their tax documents from 2011, many are deciding where and how they’re going to file their taxes. There are a number of tax companies, each offering their own tax preparation services and software. TurboTax Vs. H&R Block: Which Tax Preparation Software Comes Out on Top?

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Posted in Savings Account

The Krazy Coupon Lady

This post is the third in our Top Money-Saving Sites series. Be sure to cast your vote for the top money-saving site below.

When Kourtney Kardashian decided to give extreme couponing a try, she turned to the The Krazy Coupon Lady to learn the ropes. In fact, extreme couponers across the nation visit The Krazy Coupon Lady as the go-to source for, well, coupons.

However, TheKrazyCouponLady.com isn’t just a means of locating top deals across the web. It also offers education and insight into the world of shopping with a coupon binder in hand. The Krazy Coupon Lady–Turning Average Shoppers Into Extreme Couponing Pros

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retail me not

This post is the second in our Top Money-Saving Sites series. You can vote for RetailMeNot.com as the best below.

Retail Me Not gives shoppers the thrill of thrift on the most coveted products and brands, providing coupons and discounts so shoppers don’t have to sacrifice savings online. Retail Me Not: Saving Money for the Retail Obsessed

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Posted in Tax

tax evasionPhoto: Damian Morys Foto

By Stacey Bumpus

Celebrities are often placed precariously in the media spotlight for actions that the public might find shocking–and Kim Kardashian is no exception. The reality TV star recently made headlines after accusations surfaced that she was paying significantly fewer taxes in California than what was expected for her income. Is Kim Kardashian Really Guilty of Tax Evasion?

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