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$600 vs. $2,000 stimulus checks. What the difference means to you.

The $600 payments from the stimulus package signed into law will be arriving soon. Proposals for an additional $1,400 have stalled. No surprise, the smaller stimulus will not go as far.

Step by step to making a holiday budget

Although many, many things have changed this year, it’s unlikely that the holidays will be cancelled. Whew.

Buying the best cheap wine — that also tastes good

You may have champagne tastes on a boxed wine budget, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a bottle of wine that tastes like maroon vinegar.

Seeking ultimate Christmas gig: Decorate

For you, an entrepreneurial go-getter, Christmas means job opportunities – perhaps the most festive gigs of the season.

How to gain your DIY skills for free

You can find free in-person instruction at hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s. Many locations offer weekly workshops.

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5 ways to know if student loan forebearance can help you

If you have federally held student loans, the U.S. government’s $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package covered a forbearance period that has been extended through Dec. 31, 2020. Benefits include a suspension of payments and 0% interest, which were further clarified in a Sept. 14 update from FTC.

5 tips for home schooling on a budget

There was a little bit of trial and error in the first year of home schooling as Lorielle Hollaway stressed over wanting to do everything right. But now, she’s hit her stride. And she’s found that home schooling doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re conscious about your spending.

Helping kids with online learning? Parents ready to pay

The school/home learing predicament is spurring many parents to seek out at-home arrangements, and their hunt is fueling demand for a host of teaching-related job opportunities.

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