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Save $100 in 10 Minutes: Your First Trip to the Bank

If you’ve got some little spenders running around the house, it might be time to start teaching them a little about saving and responsibility with cash. A little work while they’re young can go a long way towards encouraging solid spending habits and a lifetime of benefits. When you ask around with your friends about when they started having their own bank account, you can bet that those who are better with their cash now, had a good early start. Getting the jump on personal finances can start

Save $10 in 10 Minutes: 5 Tips For Better Gas Mileage

Any time you hit the pumps with your vehicle, one thing crosses your mind: “Oh man, how much is it going to be this time?” As the price of fuel continues to jump, budget conscious smart spenders (like the ones who read this blog) need to do all they can to maximize their mileage. Here are 5 tips (that take less than 10 minutes to do) that will easily save you $10 this month at the pumps. **1. **Small Car? Keep your weight down No – we’re not talking about that extra donut in the morning, but

Boxing Day Blowouts – Keep Your Wallet in Check

December is the season to give gifts and share time with your loved ones, but lets be honest – after Christmas there are a ton of deals to be had and you can get what you really wanted. Boxing Day sales have become a highlight of the shopping calendar – and it’s your job to make sure that while you’re out there getting deals, you’re not actually setting yourself back more than you wanted to. Set the Budget Did you get a department store gift card, a bit of cash from your aunt, or some store c

Save $100 in 10 Minutes: Amazon.ca

It’s gift giving time and we’re all working our way through our naughty-and-nice lists. Here is a great online shopping tip that may take less than 10 minutes and save you well over $100. If you are new to online shopping, this is a tip that will save you a ton of cash and time this holiday season. Head over to Amazon.ca. Amazon.ca [http://www.amazon.ca/] used to lag behind the .com American version of the site. For years it was books only, but the .ca version of the web’s biggest online sell

Save $100 in 10 Mins: Build Your Credit with Pre-Paid Credit Cards

Credit Cards are a powerful tool for your finances. When you use them correctly, they help build your credit, make purchases easier and help you track your money easily online. When you make a few mistakes with them, you can blow up your cash-to-debt ratio, incur fees and sink your credit score. Learning to use credit cards can be a tough thing, but pre-paid cards are a great solution that can easily save you $100 with a 10 minute purchase. The $100 is going to come from the interest you could