Christine Luken: How you think about money translates to action; upgrade your thoughts
The battle for your money begins in your mind. Many people make financial related resolutions for the New Year: save…
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Christine Luken: Ask for better deal; nothing wrong with negotiating and you have nothing to lose
If you’ve travelled to other countries, you’ll know that they love to haggle and negotiate. In fact, merchants in other…
Christine Luken: Tips for eating well on vacation — without breaking the bank and spoiling the fun
Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing, but if you’re not careful it’s easy to stress out over the…
Christine Luken: Smartly manage your dining dollars so costs of ‘eating out’ don’t spin out of control
The ‘dining out’ budget category can quickly spiral out of control. When we are always on the go, eating out…
Christine Luken: Wallet and waistline friendly snacks are a good fit for today’s busy lifestyles
By Christine Luken Busy lifestyles cause many of us to skip meals or eat on the go. If we’re not…
Christine Luken: Plan now to put your tax refund to good use — get traction by paying off debt
Getting a tax refund this year? Don’t just blow that money! Instead, use your tax refund to gain some financial…
Christine Luken: Sharing some warm, cozy ‘batch’ soups for those cold, dreary days of winter
We know the spring is inevitably coming, but it still feels like we’re in the grasp of Old Man Winter….