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Today With the holiday shopping season well underway, we submit a three-pronged attack for managing your money that includes tips for budgeting, saving, and--the best part--earning. How to Create a Budget Now is the perfect time to create a budget and help keep your finances comfortably balanced between saving and spending. Traits of Successful Budgeting Why You Need an Emergency Fund Debt-Free Holidays Looking for ways to help keep yourself from overspending during the holidays? Our Guide to Frugal Living suggests shopping early (like now), making homemade gifts, and keeping an eye out for gift-worthy freebies. Where to Find Free Gifts Where to Get Gift Cards for Less See More About:  planning a frugal christmas  budgeting  Best Travel Reward Credit Cards Turning gift purchases into airline miles and, eventually, free flights is great, but what good are those miles if it's difficult to use them? Our Guide to Budget Travel breaks down the pros and cons of the best bank-issued credit cards with travel reward programs. Before You Apply for a Travel Rewards Card Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards See More About:  frequent flier miles  credit card travel rewards  credit card travel discounts Beginner's Guide to Stock Investing Finally, our Guide to Investing for Beginners says history has shown that owning stocks is one of the easiest and most profitable paths to long-term financial gain. Knowing how and when to start investing may not be so easy, however. Guide to Dividends and Dividend Investing How to Choose a Stock Broker See More About:  stocks  preferred stocks  dividends Today Ads Financial News Letters Investing Money Retirement Money Business Writing Featured Articles Free Grocery Coupon Sites Tips for Choosing Childcare Job Searching on Social Networks Motorola Droid Bionic Review Disney World Vacation Guide How to Fake a French Accent   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement