If you’ve committed to saving a few extra dollars in the New Year, you’ve probably considered bringing your lunch to work, cancelling any ongoing subscriptions you no longer need, or simply setting a concrete amount to put away for yourself.

Last week we had an interview with Susan Misner of GoldenGirlFinance.com and discussed the importance of financial education for women.  As today’s financial services and tax laws constantly evolve, financial matters are becoming increasingly complex.

Born out of a desire to help smart women take control of their finances, Golden Girl Finance has become an entrepreneurial success with its mission to inspire, motivate, engage, and support women into taking control of their financial futures.

Many of us choose to make New Year’s resolutions, often revolving around eating healthier, feeling happier, or being honest with what we want out of life.  Financial resolutions are just as important following an expensive holiday season, and are much easier to follow through with than we may think.

2012 has been a rollercoaster ride and we’ve witnessed many things, including: the power of virality in Kony 2012, the discovery of the Higgs boson particle, (another) NHL lockout, Felix Baumgartner’s space jump, Obama’s reelection, and more.

Putting up a Christmas tree was one of my favourite activities as a child. I had a mean roster of ornaments: super heroes and cartoon characters – all of them Christmas-themed.

Prize Pot (as of 9:30AM EST, Dec 14): $500

As the weather gets colder and 2012 nears an end, we hope you have been keeping warm and enjoying the month of December.  December is a month of giving and people often find themselves weighed down by the numerous gifts they have to buy, the end-of-year payments, and holiday rush in general.

Ever wonder why car insurance premiums vary between males and females?

We previously reported that cars damaged by Superstorm Sandy are being sold in Canada, and in light of that news we went looking for ideas to easily notice damages to cars.  Flood damages can usually be spotted using your own senses, such as seeing water lines in the interior, smelling any residual mold, or feeling damp moisture that has soaked in to the seats and carpeting.