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Most people know that they would/should/could reduce their spending. However, people are discouraged by this idea because they think of it as an "all or nothing" strategy. But in reality, there is a lot of room in between to step-down.

After a long (and sometimes challenging) year, the end of year holiday season is the time we get to kick back, relax, and spoil our kids thoroughly. But when money is tight, you may worry about creating a disappointing holiday for your children. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to create a memorable holiday on a shoestring budget.

Smoking certainly isnt the only habit that can be costly to your financial well-being, nor is it the only one that can become addictive.

This past week I encountered a situation that was both a financial issue and a very painful family issue. A young man, age 34, was in a traffic accident and seriously hurt. His family was told that his condition would not improve and were asked if he had any type of Will or Health Care Directive.

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s (NFCC) September web poll testing people’s attitudes toward identity theft revealed that 66 percent of more than 1,300 respondents feel at risk for identity theft.

Ever wonder who, besides you, has access to your credit history? According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, there must be a “permissible purpose” for someone to view your report.

Receiving a letter from a collection agency can be intimidating, but keep your cool and follow these steps to best resolve the situation.

Have you ever had a day where you just felt like spending some money? Maybe you have some “extra” money burning a hole in your wallet or you just feel like you deserve to treat yourself to “a little something.” While you definitely do deserve to treat yourself, the fact of the matter is that spending money on unplanned, unneeded items on a whim is a sure-fire way to break your budget. Lucky for you, I know a fact that is sure to burst your balloon: You’ve already spent a ton of money today.

Consumers are definitely shifting toward using debit cards, perhaps as a tool to control spending, or because they have limited or no access to credit. Regardless of the reason, it will definitely be a nice gift to begin 2011 with no holiday debt.

Compulsive spending is one of the leading causes of debt in America.

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