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The Debt Diva in Print:

The Debt Diva pops up in publications from around the country, offering her money-saving tips from coast to coast. Take a look at what she's saying.

Holiday Meal Planning and Shopping

Stuff 2b Organized   November 16, 2008
One way to curb the extra stress and spending during the holidays is to plan and prepare ahead of time... Read More.

8 Tips to Keep You From the Holiday Hole of Debt

FresnoBee.com   November 15, 2008
Stay in the yuletide spirit this season, and stay out of the red... Read More.

A Girl's Guide to Keeping Her Finances Fit and Fabulous!

A Woman$ Worth   November 14, 2008
For cool tools to assist you in staying organized and within your budget this holiday season... Read More.

Halloween on a Budget: Costume DIY

SheKnows.com   October 20, 2008
According to the Halloween Spending Report by the National Retail Federation, Halloween is the most popular holiday after Christmas with consumers spending nearly $5 billion for decorations, candy and costumes. While you may splurge on pumpkins and candy for this expensive holiday, there’s one area where you can skimp, get creative and still have family fun. That’s right, we’re talkin’ about costumes... Read More.

Have a Frugal and Festive Holiday with The Debt Diva

The Debt Diva   October 16, 2008
The Christmas and Hanukkah decorations are already crowding the Halloween costumes in many stores across the nation... Read More.

Sell Stuff, Shop for Discounts to Afford Fall Clothes, Shoes

Fort Wayne Gazette   October 13, 2008
Breaking news: the economy is a hot mess. Our would-be presidents are catfighting about it. We can't sell our homes for baked beans... Read More.

Food for Thought

Cent$ Magazine   October 2, 2008
These days even a trip to the supermarket is cause for anxiety. Rising prices are pinching budgets for just about everyone... Read More.

The Debt Diva Scares up Savings for Halloween

The Debt Diva   October 2, 2008
Ways to save on Halloween costumes, decorations and entertainment... Read More.

Debt Reduction: The Debt Diva Interview

lovetoknow.com   n/a
Sometimes it’s easier to take debt reduction advice from someone who’s been in that hole and climbed out. Meet Clarky Davis, The Debt Diva at Care One Services, a debt relief service. Davis offers real world financial advice for making your budget fashionable. In fact, her mantra is "frugal is the new black"... Read More.

10 Ways Students Can Build Good Credit

Creditcards.com   August 16, 2008
One of the most exciting parts of growing up is becoming financially independent, but learning how to do so can be challenging. Building good credit is a must: It will help you qualify for loans, auto insurance, rental applications, cell phone plans, and can even affect whether you get a job. How do you get started? Put simply, it all comes down to being responsible.... Read More.

The Debt Diva Plans for Christmas in July

The Debt Diva   July 18, 2008
Avoid debt and save money this holiday season by starting early... Read More.

Insights Into the Value of a Good Credit Score

creditcard-blog.com   June 30, 2008
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last five years or so, you’ve probably been bombarded with advertisements and offers for free credit reports, notes AP9 PrivacyMatters123, a leading membership security program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. As important as credit reports are, there’s another piece of related financial data that consumers should keep their eyes on — their credit scores... Read More.

Frugal is the New Black

The Debt Diva   June 12, 2008
The Debt Diva explains why living on a budget and paying down debt is en vogue... Read More.

The Bumpy Road to Financial Independence

finallyfrugal.com   May 16, 2008
I received my $600 rebate check on May 9th. That same day, I transferred the money to my ING Emergency Fund account, where it joined its friends and is hopefully now making babies. I was curious about what others decided to do with their checks. I found a post on Wise Bread asking this same question, and here are some of the responses... Read More.

Great Tips for Getting Debt Under Control

stacksandstacks.com   May 16, 2008
Tax refunds will be arriving in your mailbox or directly deposited in your bank account before you know it... Read More.

Windfall Can Provide Financial Turning Point

Business Wire   May 12, 2008
Persistent Stress Caused by Financial Worries Can Lead to Physical and Mental Problems Such as Hypertension and Eating Disorders, Say Experts... Read More.

Your Credit Card Personality: The Diva/Big Spender

Creditcards.com   May 2, 2008
You work hard. You play hard. You like the best of everything. After a tough day at work, you'll tell yourself you deserve a treat, whether it's a new pair of shoes or the latest gadget on the shelf. Many of your purchases are impulse buys. Occasionally, this gets you into trouble when your purchases extend beyond your financial means... Read More.

Streamline Your Budget Before the Recession Kicks In

bohemianrevolution.com   March 24, 2008
The headlines are alarming. February job losses are up, the dollar is weak, and oil prices are above $100 a barrel. Many economists are warning that the U.S. is headed for a recession – or may already be in one. So what should the average American do?... Read More.

Recession Proof Your Budget

Business Wire   March 18, 2008
The headlines are alarming. February job losses are up, the dollar is weak, and oil prices are above $100 a barrel. Many economists are warning that the U.S. is headed for a recession... Read More.

The Free Lance-Star Reports Rise in Credit Counseling Calls

The Free-Lance-Star   January 22, 2008
Credit counselors say money woes go beyond overspending during the holidays... Read More.

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