What is Wrong with Gift Cards?

Gift cards seem great. They are convenient because they are easy to wrap and seem to be the perfect gift for the person who has everything. Rather than imposing your own gift choice, why not allow your friend to shop for themselves?

So what are the problems with gift cards?

You are still imposing a choice on your friend if you give a store or restaurant gift card. You may be giving a card to a place where the recipient never shops.

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Can You Save Money in the Magic Kingdom?

I am about to take a week off, so I thought I’d share some vacation tips. I found a great website to save money at Walt Disney World (even though I’m not going there, I have been there!). If you are splurging on the fantastic Walt Disney World vacation you have always dreamed of, there is no reason to totally drop some frugal habits!

Here is the tips page.

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Fun Ideas to Entertain on the Cheap!

I need to watch my budget. But last night, impulsively, my family and I decided to step out to dinner and a movie. After I got home, I realized that I’d spent almost $100, which really knocks out my entertainment budget for the month. When I do go out, I don’t like to limit what everybody can order, so these nights out need to be saved for special times. But I wanted to look into ways to experience good times for less money.

Rent Movies The Smart Way!

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