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Where to Donate Your Old Computers & Electronics to Charity

{ Posted on Feb 20 2012 by Angela Colley }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Giving, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTQ, Technology
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 2.37 million tons of e-waste ended up in landfills in 2009. And unfortunately, many of the electronic gadgets dumped in landfills are still usable. If you’re like me, your old devices end up ...Read More »

What Is the Freecycle Network – Give & Get Free Stuff

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Rebecca VanderMeulen }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Giving, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, Money Management, OPTQ, Spending and Saving
We all love saving money on items we buy – but getting stuff for free is even better. Thanks to the Freecycle Network, finding freebies is now easier than ever. Plus, using the site is a great way to get ...Read More »

What Is the Freecycle Network – Give & Get Free Stuff

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Rebecca VanderMeulen }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Giving, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, Money Management, OPTQ, Spending and Saving
We all love saving money on items we buy – but getting stuff for free is even better. Thanks to the Freecycle Network, finding freebies is now easier than ever. Plus, using the site is a great way to get ...Read More »

10 Cool Electronic Gadget Gift Ideas for Around $50

{ Posted on Jan 09 2012 by Sandra Parker }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Giving, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, Money Management, OPTQ, Shopping, Spending and Saving
Even when it’s not the holiday shopping season, many people still find themselves in a quandary looking for that perfect gift for the ones they love. Whether it’s for a birthday, an anniversary, or “just because,” you can never go wrong ...Read More »

Expectations and Your Money

{ Posted on Dec 29 2011 by Sarah Gilbert }
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Categories : All, Consumerism, Frugality, Get Rich Slowly, Giving
This post is from staff writer Sarah Gilbert. I started wrapping my gifts in old newspaper years ago. I know. It sounds so cheap it’s almost bah, humbug! Please don’t roll your eyes and stop reading now. Wait! I started doing it ...Read More »

10 Unique & Inexpensive Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers

{ Posted on Dec 20 2011 by Kristia Ludwick }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Family & Home, Giving, Kids, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTQ, Uncategorized
As my children grow older, more people are becoming involved in their lives through school and extracurricular activities. These teachers and coaches have had quite an impact on my children, and I want them to feel appreciated during the holidays ...Read More »

Finding the Perfect Gift

{ Posted on Dec 19 2011 by J.D. Roth }
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Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, Giving, Shopping, Uncategorized
If you’re like me, you’re still not finished with your Christmas shopping. It’s true that Kris and I are big believers in home-made gifts, and it’s also true that my family only exchanges inexpensive Christmas presents, but there are still ...Read More »

Starbucks’ Create Jobs for USA – Can It Help Small Businesses?

{ Posted on Dec 19 2011 by Emily Guy Birken }
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Categories : All, Economy & Policy, EDITJE, Giving, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTQ, Small Business, Uncategorized
The unemployment rate numbers are still startling, even after so many months of recession. A reported 9.1% of Americans are out of work, and this percentage does not include those who have given up looking for a job. Look more ...Read More »

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Nursing Home Residents & Elderly Seniors

{ Posted on Dec 16 2011 by Joanne Eglash }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Family & Home, Giving, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTQ, Relationships, Shopping, Uncategorized
If you know someone living in a nursing home, give them a gift this holiday season that they’ll treasure. Most items appropriate for retirement home residents are inexpensive gifts, and they’re easy to select if you know a little about ...Read More »

7 Homemade Photo Crafts That Make Great Gifts

{ Posted on Dec 12 2011 by Casey Slide }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Family & Home, Giving, Kids, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTQ, Uncategorized
Every family seems to have a member who either has everything, or desires nothing – yet we still feel obligated to give them a gift during the holidays. Oftentimes, too much money is spent on a gift they barely use. ...Read More »
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