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Couponing 101: Chapter 2

I don’t think I’m cut out for extreme couponing. Anyone who knows me will testify that I love a good deal, but I really struggle to get into the couponing View More...
 

The Fall of Summer

You know those people that love fall? I am not one of those people. I’m a summer kind of gal. The fall upsets me because I know that after fall View More...
 

Breaking Open the Piggy Bank

Here at MFW, we’re constantly talking about healthy spending and saving habits. Make better food choices, research expensive purchases, take advantage of resell prices, understand your bank account, save, save View More...
 

Cheap, Easy Meals 101: Chapter 7

Whipped Jell-O Pie adapated from church cookbooks across the Nation… I absolutely love this cool treat in the summer time. It sort of resembles that weird dessert Aunt Mildred always View More...
 

Banking Basics 101: Checks

Some time ago, another Wingman taught readers how to write a check. I thought I’d go a step further and explain the rules for each component. It’s good to know View More...
 

Identity Theft: Don’t be Phish Bait

Whew, it feels like it’s been forever since I’ve shared any food or financial wisdom! But have no fear, I’m back and bronzed. The sun tan really has no importance, View More...
 

Cheap, Easy Meals 101 (Chapter 6)

Beef Stroganoff  Adapted from AllRecipes.com As a kid, I thought beef stroganoff was disgusting, but now it’s one of my favorite comfort foods. After all, it does have cream cheese View More...
 

What’s in a Name: Your New Business

Perhaps you are ready to establish yourself as an entrepreneur and need to make your new business official. If you are acting as an individual, you have the opportunity to View More...
 

Banking Basics 101: Transaction Tickets

Tellers and front line staff are trained to help you conduct your banking business. While they should know their branch cut-off time and can tell you your available vs. collected View More...
 

Mind Your Own Business: Teen Edition III

Ahh, summer. I can feel it. The sun is out longer, the windows are open all day and everyone is looking for pool owners to befriend. I love it. Summer View More...