We hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy gathering with family and friends this week. If you catch any downtime, enjoy some of these finance tips [1]!
Source: ReneS [2]
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Finance Reads
Secrets to Shopping Costco, BJ’s, and Sam’s Club [4] – I’m not a big warehouse shopper because I live in the city but I wish I could take advantage of some of these tips! -Three Thrifty Guys
Getting Ready for Health Care Changes in 2013 [5] – An important read if open enrollment is happening at your company. -Stupid Cents
Best Places To Live In The U.S. For Long-Term Homeowners [6] – If you are planning a move to achieve a better cost of living, this is a must-read! -The Digerati Life
The Pros and Cons of Insuring your Children [7] – A really interesting topic I would never even have thought of. -Million Dollar Journey
Real Estate 101: Keeping Good Tenants [8] – Another great real estate post from FMF. -FreeMoneyFinance
Example Letter to a Mortgage Company Requesting a Loan Modification [9] – If you’re having trouble making payments on your mortgage, this is a good read on how to go about requesting a loan modification. -Money Smart Life
How to Stretch Your Dinner Dollars Further on Your Night Out [10] – It’s not realistic to eat in every single night of the year so here are some tips to keep in mind on nights when you’re eating out! -The Jenny Pincher
5 Ways to Get Free Money [11] – We are obviously BIG fans of free money here at MDP! -Brip Blap
Carnival of Personal Finance [12] – Kristen shared 11 Ways to Save While Entertaining [13]Â in the Carnival of Personal Finance.