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Return It Already
Yes, it’s time for that annual post-holiday tradition we all dread: Deal with your returns and exchanges, or die trying. According to a DailyWorth study of rumors, guesses and human nature, you probably have the following items already gathering... ➡
Brain Candy For Money Blahs
Winter blahs? Post-holiday financial fatigue? Girl, you need some money fun, k? Take a break from calculator in your brain and cozy up to the second season opener of “You’re Cut Off!”, on VH1 tonight, at 9pm/8pm Central. What? You’ve never... ➡
Holiday Hindsight is 20-20
About three weeks ago, as the holiday season kicked into high gear, I vowed to put all my receipts into a folder to better track my spending. And although I didn't want to look at that pile of receipts, never mind add them up, a promise is a... ➡
End Holiday Spending Stress
With nearly one in 10 Americans currently unemployed, millions of people have seen their household incomes drop this year. A full 34% of Americans said they plan to spend nothing on holiday purchases, because they expect further financial... ➡
Give Like a Celebrity
It's that year-end tug-of-war: With so many priorities putting pressure on your cashflow—gifts! parties! resisting the temptation to buy stuff for yourself!—how do you set aside money for causes you care about? We have two answers for you: Make... ➡
Christmas Budget Crisis—Averted
For the last few years, I've taken my own holiday budgeting advice to extremes. I haven't even sent holiday cards. Not all of my efforts were driven by frugality. I had come to dread the material spiral I'd get sucked into with every other crazed... ➡
DIY Gifts: Lotions, Potions & More
Those last-minute "gotta get the neighbor a gift" moments can lead to reckless rampages through the mall. Chill! This selection of handmade treats can be made in one relaxing afternoon or evening. By you. DailyWorth's own Hilary... ➡
Money Manners: Guest Gifts That Say Thanks
Dear Anna, I'm going to be staying with friends and family over the holidays. Will a gift express my thanks, or should I offer to take my hosts out for a meal? If we go out, do I have to pick up the tab? A: Many guests do take their hosts out to... ➡
