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Kim Duplessis is WAPZ's new money guru.  She will answer question and give advice on how to handle money. Listen for her feature called Your Money Your Choice and check back here for exclusive Blog updates.

 

SPEND & SAVE

 

Its that time again - School's in Session! Laughing

Need to do some last minute shopping?  Now would be the perfect time to SPEND & SAVE.  Sounds impossible?  Well, its not. 

Take advantage of the "TAX FREE WEEKEND". 

You can purchase school supplies, uniforms and other select merchandise such as computers and they're all TAX FREE!!! (some restrictions may apply) 

So end your Summer Break with a Tax Break.

$PEND & $AVE

 

Remember, IT'S YOUR MONEY, IT'S YOUR CHOICE !

 

CAN GOING GREEN SAVE GREEN?

 

Is your Home Costing you More than it should?   

Your home's "Energy Use" may need to be Audited  from the ceiling to the floor to search for its "Energy Losses". 

Here are some areas you can Check  and Change:  

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            • Check your Attic's Insulation
            • Change your Lighting to Energy Efficient Bulbs with 60 watts or less
            • Check the thermostat on your Heating and Cooling unit and Change Filters regularly
            • Change old Weather strips on your Windows and Doors
            • Check all Electrical outlets and Unplug unused Electronics
            • Repair ALL Holes and Cracks in your Ceilings, Walls and Floors

Want to turn Energy Saving into Money Saving? Start Checking, Changing and Repairing. 

Remember, IT'S YOUR MONEY, IT'S YOUR CHOICE !

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW: New consumer CREDIT CARD LAWS went into effect on February 22, 2010? Among the changes were the following:



Think any of these areas will have an impact on how you do business with your credit card company?  Be sure to check 
your monthly statement.  
Remember,"ITS YOUR MONEY, ITS YOUR CHOICE!"

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I am sure many of you have already made your New Year's Resolution.  But, are you in need of a "FINANCIAL RESOLUTION" due to the economic depression?  In 2009, well over 1 million people found themselves having to file for some form of bankruptcy.  Even the 'financially sound' faced challenges which they could not avoid or recover from.  Just in case you are unsure of which items caused the biggest crisis; here are seven (7) of the most common:

  1. Unemployment
  2. No Monthly Budget
  3. No Emergency Fund
  4. High Credit Card Balances
  5. Delinquent Student Loans
  6. Late Mortgage Payments
  7. Late Auto Loan Payments

Are any of these areas familiar?  Want to know how to avoid them?      Post a question or comment and I'll give you helpful TIPS.  Remember,

"ITS YOUR MONEY, ITS YOUR CHOICE!"

 


Are you in need of a  "FINANCIAL RESOULTION" for the New Year?
 
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