Charities in the US In the US there are over 1.2 million charities and nonprofits trying to reach their goals this year. Unfortunately, due to the recession many are predicted to fall short. Around 93% of nonprofits anticipate declining charitable donations. According to The Bridgespan Group, a consulting organization for nonprofits, not only is funding from ...

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Although I’ve been tracking my finances publicly on Consumerism Commentary since 2003, this is only the fourth year I’ve outlined specific financial goals for the new year. The next year is a bit of a mystery for me. I feel like some changes are necessary, particularly in my day job. Although I have some big ...

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New Year's Eve traditions There are a lot of widely recognized New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traditions. In the U.S., there are parties and gatherings on New Year's Eve that culminate in fireworks, balls dropping and lots of noise at the stroke of midnight. People spare no expense for these parties and often get ...

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New Year’s Resolution (Image from atbaker, Flickr.com) This year is no different from last year. Saving money is still the main concern for many consumers these days. If anything has changed over the past years, then it’s definitely more people joining in on the quest to save money. New Year’s Eve is just three days away, and it’s ...

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Do you have an ING Direct savings account with unused referrals? I usually have lots of $25 bonus links available, but have been falling behind again. The first 25 people who comment below tonight and leave a working contact e-mail (real name not required, e-mail will not be shared publicly) will get ...

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