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account'/><category term='myths'/><category term='identity theft'/><category term='investing'/><category term='money'/><title type='text'>Comments on Single Guy Money: Beware of Hidden Holiday Costs</title><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/feeds/6305165808127617087/comments/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html'/><author><name>Money Crashers</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01458978398655534075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>6</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-3653775893104918262</id><published>2008-12-14T14:44:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-14T14:44:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Great tips.  I hadn't thought about postage myself...</title><summary type='text'>Great tips.  I hadn't thought about postage myself. Thanks!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/3653775893104918262'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/3653775893104918262'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html?showComment=1229283840000#c3653775893104918262' title=''/><author><name>Jennifer</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10134604885671771218</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CaX0btf8K9o/STsLXxlHKBI/AAAAAAAAAEE/jmx6gpuhQeA/S220/jen-xmas-2001.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-6305165808127617087' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/posts/default/6305165808127617087' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-419713550'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-8437937364300727594</id><published>2008-12-11T16:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-11T16:56:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Tree, ornaments and decorations come to mind. I'm ...</title><summary type='text'>Tree, ornaments and decorations come to mind. I'm using ornaments and decorations from past years, but some people like to add to their collection every year. Christmas cards, wrapping paper and bows are another cost. My dad is staying with us for a week, so add in higher food costs as well as additional gas money for driving to and from holiday gatherings.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/8437937364300727594'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/8437937364300727594'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html?showComment=1229032560000#c8437937364300727594' title=''/><author><name>Miss M</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15926161058644761041</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-6305165808127617087' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/posts/default/6305165808127617087' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-729830349'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-7553247457024470258</id><published>2008-12-09T20:44:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-09T20:44:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Don't forget the Christmas tree...</title><summary type='text'>Don't forget the Christmas tree...</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/7553247457024470258'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/7553247457024470258'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html?showComment=1228873440000#c7553247457024470258' title=''/><author><name>BakerDancer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-6305165808127617087' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/posts/default/6305165808127617087' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-2105076937'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-4650064849794240306</id><published>2008-12-09T02:26:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-09T02:26:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I recently came across your blog and have been rea...</title><summary type='text'>I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Deborah&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;A HREF="http://termlifeinsurance2.com" REL="nofollow"&gt;Term Life Insurance&lt;/A&gt;</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/4650064849794240306'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/4650064849794240306'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html?showComment=1228807560000#c4650064849794240306' title=''/><author><name>Cristina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13661158129257278996</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-6305165808127617087' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/posts/default/6305165808127617087' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1527903073'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-3046982935574840147</id><published>2008-12-08T23:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-08T23:53:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Good tips.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm on a very little budget too....</title><summary type='text'>Good tips.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I'm on a very little budget too. All of it goes to nephews and niece now.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/3046982935574840147'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/3046982935574840147'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html?showComment=1228798380000#c3046982935574840147' title=''/><author><name>Thess</name><uri>http://women-ish.blogspot.com</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-6305165808127617087' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/posts/default/6305165808127617087' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-359057278'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-7205758246468705944</id><published>2008-12-08T19:58:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-08T19:58:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I am really starting to hate this spenders season....</title><summary type='text'>I am really starting to hate this spenders season. I am on a strict budget and sticking to it. No going out and no gifts except two parties.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;That's it!&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Great tips btw :)</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/7205758246468705944'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/6305165808127617087/comments/default/7205758246468705944'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html?showComment=1228784280000#c7205758246468705944' title=''/><author><name>Dawn's Financial Evolution</name><uri>http://dawnsevo.blogspot.com/</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.singleguymoney.com/2008/12/beware-of-hidden-holiday-costs.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-6305165808127617087' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/615490013609764120/posts/default/6305165808127617087' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1088489766'/></entry></feed>
