Tax season is here and is almost over, you have until April 14, 2012 to file your taxes for 2011. So whether you're sitting across the table form a tax expert or do it yourself at home, the earned income tax credit is money you don't want to forget about. An H&R Block expert says "they've had cases where people weren't expecting it and when they saw their refund they burst into tears".

The tax credit is for parents with one or more children who make up to $49,000 a year. That extra refund can...
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Many Americans need help dealing with debt, many are trying to climb out of debt but it leaves them with no money to pay their bills. This situation leaves many asking the question "is their a way to attack the debt and still have money left over to spend?" The answer really depends on the type of debt that the person has, is it credit card debt, student loan debt, medical debt? The bad news is the interest is compounded over time and if you're not paying enough to reduce the principal the de...
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Did you know you can save money by doing home repairs yourself?
If you're willing to do a little research and apply some elbow grease you can save hundreds of dollars a year. Now first of all there are a lot of minor home repairs you can do on your own such as cleaning your gutters yourself. This can be a dirty job but doing it yourself can save you from expensive house calls. So if you're not afraid of heights you can grab a ladder and do your annual gutter cleaning and also save the sludge ...
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The weak economy is taking a toll on many Americans especially baby boomers, those who are in their 40's, 50's, and 60's. Many are considering tapping into their 401ks and putting off their retirement. A new survey has show that half of baby boomers anticipate balancing their retirement plans with unexpected costs such as taking care of adult children, grand children, and aging relatives. So it's a huge wild card for those entering retirement. But here are some tips to help anyone of any age ...
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Many people look at social media as a way to stay connected with friends and family. But did you know that you can find great deals on these sites too? Try looking up your favorite brands or services on Twitter or Facebook. Businesses are using these sites to run promotions and contests or to send out special offers to fans and followers. For example, on twitter you can follow @SearsDeals to find out what's on sale at Sears and to get special coupon codes you can become a fan of the Sears pag...
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In this economy everyone who has a job is grateful and understandably so, but did you know there are ways to save on the expenses of work? There are ways you can get more out of your job by becoming a more smarter and frugal employee. We have put together a list below:

1) Commuting - One of the biggest expenses of the job because of high gas prices and increased tolls, this can quickly become a budget buster. See if your company offers mass transit passes or helps organize car pools. You can a...
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College tuitions have been on the rise year after year and for this reason many students have not been able to go to college. For some college is not an option because it is so expensive. Many parents are also worried about this especially those who have two or more children. But there are ways to prepare financially for your kids education, we have put together a list of ways to help you save money for college.

1) Start Saving - If you haven't yet started to save, do so now! Don't waste anymo...
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We all know that clipping coupons can save you money but for some people it's a way of life. A new series on TLC called Extreme Couponing profiles the lives of super Couponers and reveals there tricks for grabbing the best deals. Because of the recession and job losses and cutbacks, many individuals who are mostly moms have started using coupons everywhere and anywhere they can. Some have saved thousands of dollars using coupons, it adds up at the end of the year.

The Extreme Couponers are pas...
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