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How to Stop the Holiday Wallet Drain

Holiday Shopping Tips to Plug the Wallet Drain

By //  by Dee Brun

“Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping. “ ~Bo Derek Tis the season to do a lot of things, and one of those things is to shop. Of course the goal for anyone hitting the stores this season is to shop for others and find them the best gift; something that will be a huge hit on Christmas morning. The problem lies with temptation. It’s hard to resist and I’m not the only one who finds herself picking up items that catch my eye when the intention was to …

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