Save & Invest

The Art of the Financial Planner

Think a financial planner is only for someone who has a ton of money to invest and manage? Think again! Financial Planner Mark Zaifman of Spiritus Financial Management tells Fab & Fru- no matter how much (or how little) you make, you can consult a financial professional to help chart your financial future!

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No Cash, No Credit, No Automatic Debit

Take a day off from spending! By dedicating 24 hours to NOT spending any money, you can allow yourself a thoughtful day focusing on your financial future and becoming more in tune with your spending habits. The more aware you are, the more control you will have over your spending and your savings.

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Make Your Holiday Shopping Fab & Fru

If you plan on braving the crowds on Black Friday – be sure not to deviate from your shopping list! Don’t get suckered into spending a lot more than you intended – that’s no “deal” at all!

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Recession Investing 101

Is the Stock Market Still the Key to Financial Freedom?

Yes – we can learn to invest – even in this market! Even if you don’t have a lot of money, time on your side can mean big bucks down the road.

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Eating a Hole in Your Wallet

A Fab & Fru Mini-Makeover

It was a sad sight. My friend Amanda was in tears over the fact that she lives paycheck to paycheck, has no savings, and no clue how she could ever squeeze one more dime out of her salary to put away for a much needed new car. After all, she said to me, she’s just living, “like all her friends are.” After reviewing Amanda’s spending habits, I had a sneaking suspicion I knew what was eating a hole in her wallet – quite literally.

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Save on Gas!

Save on Gas! Here are a few money saving tips to help you get more miles to the gallon — and be kinder to the environment while you are at it!

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