Single parents can have a rough time getting a home loan, but moving out of a smaller dwelling into a larger one can be vital to keep the family happy and give everyone the space they need. When it comes to homes for single parents, there are plenty ...
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Smart Energy Saving Tips to Implement at Home
Saving energy at home is one of the most practical ways to control monthly costs while keeping your space comfortable year-round. When it comes to energy saving tips, the best improvements usually come from a mix of small daily habits and a few ...
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Auto Maintenance on a Budget: Smart Finance Tips for Used Car Owners
Owning a used car can be a smart financial move, especially when compared to the rising costs of new vehicles. However, long-term savings depend heavily on how well you manage maintenance and repairs. For budget-conscious drivers, understanding where ...
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5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Unwanted Christmas Gifts
Christmas is the season of giving. In some cases, that can include giving away. That's because no matter how many gifts you receive, there may be a few items in your haul that you neither need nor want. But are there inoffensive ways to get rid of ...
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8 Clever Low-Cost Homemade Gifts Everyone Will Enjoy
Are you struggling (again) to come up with some unique Christmas gift ideas? This year, instead of waiting in long lines at the shopping malls or surfing hundreds of websites, why not try something different? Give a low cost homemade Christmas gift ...
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Don’t Be a Wimp! Here Are 22 Things You Should Always Haggle For
Last weekend I was at a barbecue with a buddy who shared with me a good-news bad-news story from several years ago regarding a deal he got from DIRECTV for the extremely popular NFL Sunday Ticket service that allowed him to watch every out-of-market ...
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The 9 Biggest Rules for Dating on a Budget
For most people, dating is fun. However, dating isn't cheap, and depending on what you two like to do, it can take a sizable toll on your finances.
Back in the day, taking your date to a fancy restaurant and an extravagant activity meant you ...
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Lower Your Heating Bill with this Home Winterization Checklist
Saving on your heating bills during the winter is easier than many think. While some may claim substantial savings can only occur after an entire heating system revamping or a lofty project, you can lower your home heating bill by doing just a few ...
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Clever Ways to Save Money On Your Next Car
For most Americans, having a car is a necessity. But while driving your own vehicle can represent freedom, it can also represent significant costs. We might not be able to control the price of gas, but we can often save a bit of money on the purchase ...
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Save Money Faster By Turbo-Charging Your Change Jar
I have already shared my frustrating supermarket misadventure where I had the misfortune of getting behind a nice lady who paid for her groceries with a giant bag of quarters.
I used that little episode to talk about about the benefits of ...
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8 Ways to Save on Dental Care Without Insurance
Do you need to get your grill fixed, but don't have dental insurance? You're not alone. More than 100 million US consumers are without access to dental care because they can't afford it. The bad news is that's nearly one-third of the nation's ...
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Wedding Planning 101: Here’s How to Ensure You’ll Pay Too Much
For most people, getting married is one of the happiest milestones of their life -- until they get the bill. Then again, that's to be expected if you fail to master Wedding Planning 101.
Last year, the average cost of a US wedding was a whopping ...
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Saving Made Easy: How I Saved $36,000 in 12 Years by Doing This Simple Trick
Want to know a trick for saving made easy? I want everyone to pull up a chair and get comfortable because I'm about to tell you a story that may seem hard to believe. But it is the absolute truth. Awhile back, I made a decision that forever changed ...
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How Smart Menu Planning Can Reduce Your Annual Grocery Bill by $1000
If you google the term "world's toughest question" you'll come across a panoply of potential candidates:
What is the meaning of life?
What is the secret of happiness?
How can I get rich quickly?
Why does the line you're in always move ...
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This Blue Fruit Cuts $400 Off My Grocery Bill Every Year
Have you ever wondered why there aren't very many blue fruits or vegetables in nature? I know I have. In fact, most fruits and vegetables that people usually offer as examples of azure produce are actually purple.
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Is FOMO Breaking Your Budget? Here’s How to Stop It
Is FOMO breaking your budget? FOMO -- the fear of missing out -- is a powerful feeling. It's defined as an anxiety that something exciting is happening somewhere that you're not. It may sound like a benign and harmless feeling, but FOMO controls us ...
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6 Ways to Create a Stylish Home Office on a Budget
Flexible scheduling and the beauty of technology in the workplace has allowed for more opportunities than ever to work from home -- either part or full-time -- rather than hanging out in the office seven days a week.
That being said, just any ...
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Relax and Unwind! Here Are 10 Ways to Have Fun on a Budget
Ever reach the end of the work week, and you literally just can't handle any more? The days spent at the office can leave us feeling tense and wound so tight that you can almost feel your bones grinding together. But how do you unwind without ...
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10 Easy Ways to Save Big Money Every Day
Savvy individuals are always looking for great ways to cut costs and save money. In fact, sticking to a careful budget today is more important than ever. But individuals who want to save big money don't need to worry. Here are 10 simple tips that can ...
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14 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget
Ironically, there are a lot of broken hearts on Valentine's Day. Here's how to celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget by keeping the money you spend to a minimum while kicking the thoughtfulness up a notch:
Celebrate the Day Before -- or After
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