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Paying off Holiday Spending: Planning a Budget  You see the Christmas decorations are going up already and it seems so easy to just pull out a credit card and suddenly you have presents for everyone. Unfortunately you also have a huge credit card balance you have to pay off. Learn how to prepare a budget plan you can live with to pay down holiday spending. Read the story...

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Extending Your Dollars Not as Tough as Once Thought  Trying to squeeze a few more pennies out of those dollars you receive every couple of weeks is a challenge to many, Once you learn how you think about money and how you actually spend it, you are on your way to a healthier wallet. More... Consolidating Debt: Painful Pitfalls Can Lurk in the Fine Print  There are resources available to Sailors and their families to help with financial management, overcoming debt, and the options available when it comes to consolidating debt. Learn about the different options for debt recovery and consolidation and when they are most appropriate. More... New Government Web Site Offers One-Stop Financial Education  The site is a coordinated entry point to all federal financial literacy and education programs. More... Budgeting for the Holidays  With presents to buy for your entire family and friends, the holidays can bring about financial stress. From shopping early to making homemade gifts, learn some tips that can help to reduce the financial stress of the holidays. More...

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