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Despite the sluggish economy, e-commerce reported record sales last year with an anticipated double-digit growth in 2011. Fueled by new technology and an evolving social-media shopping sphere, commerce is almost unrecognizable to the common consumer. H... |
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| Mardi Gras celebrations are no longer limited to the Crescent City. You'll find beads, baubles and fine Cajun food everywhere from big-city civic centers to small-town backyards. Throw together some Second Line jazz, a few party hats, home-mixed Hurricane... |
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Tax season is upon us, and however much you dread completing your return this year, there's always solace to be had in the potential of a sweet reward: the refund.
The average tax refund in 2011 was over $2,900, according to CNNMoney. Receiving such a ... |
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| An estimated four million couples were expected to get engaged on Valentine's Day, making it one of the most popular days to get down on bended knee. If you're among this group of soon-to-be brides and grooms, there's no better time than now to develop a ... |
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Now that spring is here, it's time to make a few changes to our skin care routine - spring cleaning!
It's a perfect time to go and have a proper facial to clean out and remove any and all dead skin and congestion that has built up over the winter mont... |
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Looking for a custom invitation without spending upwards of $700? The average cost of wedding invitations and reply cards is $659, according to 2010 data from The Bridal Association of America.
Here are some ways to trim costs for your 2012 wedding. Wh... |
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The average American’s amount of debt is $10,000 (Money Talks News). With such a staggering number, we should take as many preventative measures as possible to avoid being buried in a mountain of debt. Surprisingly, though, your finance classes in co... |
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If you ran an actual count, you'd find a lot of singlet people who don't plan on spending Valentine's Day with a partner. In fact, a 2010 study by the U.S. Census Bureau found there were nearly one-million unmarried people over age 18 in America, which ... |
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Let Me Pick Your Brain!
What's the biggest difference you've noticed between THEN and NOW?
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Blogging can be not only a great pastime, but also a source of income. YouSayToo.com is an ad revenue sharing community where bloggers promote their existing blogs, boost readership and make money with AdSense, Amazon and now even InfoLinks.
Every bl... |
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Consumers tend to make straightforward New Year resolutions: Spend less, save more and pay down debt. This year, it appears retailers want to change just one thing...their bottom line. The tried-and-true methods aren't working anymore as consumers learn... |
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According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated $1.8 billion will be spent on flowers this year for Valentine's Day. That's about 100 million roses -- mostly red -- sold and delivered in a three-day time period. It's possible roses smell more ... |
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As kids, Valentine’s Day was all about sending out the funniest cards to your best friends or maybe receiving a carnation from a secret admirer, but this friendship-filled holiday can easily be turned into a celebration of reading for the younger set.... |
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We know, we know...the holidays are about enjoying time with family and loved ones. But there's so much to do and spend. Rather than making this season a time of stress, scrambling and overspending, follow this plan to keep your happiness sky-high... |
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If you're planning to pop the question on Valentine's Day, then you're not alone. According to the Diamond Information Center, some 220,000 men (and women) get down on one knee during this romantic holiday each year, marking February 14th as the most ... |
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Not interested in jumping on the expensive Valentine's Day wagon? Then it's time to remember that romance isn't intrinsically linked to throwing cash around. There are many ways to treat your loved one to a special date without emptying your wallet,... |
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Dog and cat owners receive the rarest form of affection -- unconditional love that is more worthy of Cupid's arrow than any well-matched couple.
No wonder pet lovers go hog wild over gifts for their four-legged friends during the holidays -- and Valent... |
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Now that summer is almost here and your kids are dying to get outside and play, why not take them on a camping excursion? Hiking, fishing, roasting marshmallows and sleeping under the stars were all things I loved to do as a child and actually still... |
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Prices go up and prices go down, but this year they're going every which way. While it's difficult to predict how the economy will impact the cost of products and services, there are several sure bets on both ends of the scale. Here are a few prediction... |
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Super Bowl XLVI kicks off in less than a week and in addition to soaring chicken-wing prices, delectable dip recipes and the season's best football, the big game brings with it some of the lowest prices of the year on electronics (save for Black Friday,... |
