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Dear 3Rivers: How Can I Give to Charity Without Spending Money?

We can guarantee you're not alone in wanting to donate to a good cause, but feeling helpless due to a lack of funds. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternative ways to give to charity, this season and all throughout the year, that won't leave you for broke.

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Personal Finance

Thrifty Thursday: 10 Money-Saving Lessons from Hollywood’s Most Frugal Celebrities

Having a ton of money doesn’t mean you have to spend it unwisely! While there are countless examples of celebrities who have spent outrageously — some stars have exercised caution and frugality when it comes to handling their money. Whether it’s keeping a budget or using coupons, some celebrities can teach us a thing or two about personal finance. Here are 10 lessons we’ve learned from Hollywood’s frugal celebrities.

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Personal Finance

How-Tuesday: How to Negotiate a Raise (A 5-Step Process)

Even in a bad economy, it's possible to negotiate a raise. Have you been asked to cover another employee's duties because your company downsized? Have you been putting in extra hours to help your department meet its goals? Has your company benefited from your stellar performance? Then it may be time to ask for a raise.

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Personal Finance

Wellness Wednesday: Top Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter

It's possible to get sick during any season of the year, but winter is notorious for bringing about the absolute worst cold and flu cases. On top of that, more people find themselves fatigued, stressed, and downright depressed in these colder, darker months. Here are a few ways to ensure your body and your mind stay in tip-top shape this season.

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Community Engagement & Impact

Holiday Head Start: The Best Black Friday + Cyber Monday Deals

Okay, so we've discussed saving hundreds of dollars this holiday season, gone over a few ways to pay for holiday expenses, rounded up over 300 (affordable) DIY gift ideas, and shared some tips for cutting down on holiday travel costs. What's left? Making sure you know what the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are, of course!

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Personal Finance

Holiday Head Start: 9 Ways to Save on Holiday Travel

We (hopefully) spend a lot of time budgeting for holiday gifts, but it's easy to forget that travel expenses are often just as costly - especially if you spend the holidays far from home. Before you simply cave and pay full price - and then some - for transportation this holiday season, consider these tips that'll ensure you return home with plenty of money to spare.

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Personal Finance

Holiday Head Start: 5 Ways to Pay for Holiday Gifts

In a recent survey, Americans predicted that they'd spend, on average, $929 on Christmas gifts this year. While there are plenty of ways to save on gifts, like shopping sales, using retailer rewards and coupons, price matching, and giving away DIY projects, we'll still have to spend a good amount out of pocket. (Unless we just skip gift-giving altogether!)

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Personal Finance