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8 Handy Dandy Tech Tools That’ll Make Preparing Your Taxes Easier

Money, Resources, TaxesBy Melyssa HolikMarch 27, 2017Leave a comment

Advances in technology are helping to alleviate the hassle of filing taxes. From snapping pics of your receipts to accurately estimating the value of…

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7 Easy Ways to Renew Motivation for New Year Financial Resolutions (Tools Included)

Budgeting, credit, debt, SavingBy Melyssa HolikMarch 6, 2017Leave a comment

If you made a financial New Year’s resolution for 2017 but things aren’t going as well as you’d hoped, here are tools and advice…

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Christmas in Santa Fe

Community, Holidays & CelebrationsBy Melyssa HolikDecember 22, 2016Leave a comment

As a native Santa Fean who’s lived in several other cities in the U.S., I’ve come to firmly believe that there are two types…

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Letters from Father Christmas Might Be Better Than a Real Letter from Santa

Holidays & CelebrationsBy Melyssa HolikDecember 20, 2016Leave a comment

Receiving a handwritten letter from Santa Claus at Christmas time is a childhood dream we’ve all had, and one that will continue to be…

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How Much You Should Spend on People for Christmas

Budgeting, Holidays & CelebrationsBy Melyssa HolikDecember 12, 20161 Comment

There’s an awkward reality that underlies holiday gift shopping. Whether your gift is from the heart or is an expensive item your recipient has…

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10 Ways to De-Stress During the Holidays

Health and Wellness, Holidays & CelebrationsBy Melyssa HolikDecember 6, 2016Leave a comment

There is a not-so hidden truth about the holiday season, and it’s that for all the fun, family bonding and love that is shared,…

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6 Ways to Minimize Holiday Credit Card Debt

debtBy Melyssa HolikNovember 30, 2016Leave a comment

These days, too much spiced wine isn’t the only cause for a holiday hangover. For many Americans, too many swipes of the credit card…

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Shop Small, Give Back On November 26

Holidays & CelebrationsBy Melyssa HolikNovember 21, 2016Leave a comment

If you’re going Christmas shopping the weekend after Thanksgiving, consider skipping Black Friday and opting instead for Small Business Saturday. It’s a nationwide event…

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4 Unconventional—but Awesome—Ways to Cook a Turkey

Food, Holidays & CelebrationsBy Melyssa HolikNovember 16, 2016Leave a comment

Who said a Thanksgiving turkey has to be roasted in the oven? There are plenty of delicious ways to prepare the day’s centerpiece including…

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Why Do We Trick-or-Treat?

Holidays & CelebrationsBy Lilly PrinceOctober 31, 2016Leave a comment

“Trick or treat!” This phrase is synonymous with Halloween in the United States. Every year on October 31, millions of adorable little ghouls and…

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