A wise man once said, "You go to take a shower with the bathroom you have -- not the bathroom you might want or wish to have at a later time."Perhaps we're paraphrasing, but how happy are you with your current master bathroom? This should be your ...
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7 Tips for Finding a Reliable Used Car at the Lowest Price
If you want a new car for cheap, the best option is a used one.
Aside from the obvious price benefits, used cars are subject to lower taxes, registration fees and dealer fees. You also can't slap a fancy adjective like "vintage" on a new ...
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Here’s a Handy Checklist to Help Keep Your Winter Heating Bill Low
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, homeowners can do many fairly simple and straightforward ...
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8 Clever Low-Cost Homemade Gifts Everyone Will Enjoy
Another holiday season is upon us. This year, instead of waiting in long lines at the shopping malls or surfing hundreds of websites, why not try something different?
Give a gift that costs more time than money and means more to the recipient than ...
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10 Frugal Ways to Unwind, Relax and Have a Little Fun
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.
So how do you unwind without ...
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7 Questions You Should Always Ask Yourself When Buying Clothes
Investing in new clothes is a process that takes several steps. While splurging on yourself can be fun, you should always keep in mind how practical your new purchase will really be. Keep your inner shopaholic in check by asking yourself a few ...
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How Much Should Parents Spend on Education Technology?
Back to school shopping isn't what it used to be. Not too long ago, the most technologically advanced product that a parent would buy their kid was one of those bulky graphic calculators. Now, that almost seems quaint compared to the devices ...
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6 Ways to Avoid Becoming Small-Minded About Money
Right now, at this moment, how much money do you have? Before you answer: does the mere question begin to stress you out?
If so, you're not alone. According to the number crunchers at the American Psychological Association, the top three causes of ...
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The 5 Major Money Personalities: Which One Do You Have?
Although researchers disagree on just how much of our personalities are dictated by our genetics and how much comes from the way we were raised, one thing is clear: Your personality has a huge effect on how you relate to money.
In terms of ...
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4 Alternatives to Traditional Banking Many People Overlook
You might be one of many people who is getting tired of increasing and tricky bank fees. Perhaps you're at the point where you're even looking at switching to a "new" way of banking that's different from the typical big-name bank you've used for ...
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3 Easy Ways to Minimize Your Monthly Smartphone Bill
Smartphones are ubiquitous these days, but they aren't always cheap to use. A typical plan-based contract could set you back $100 a month or even more. Plus, since many of those agreements span across years, you're stuck if it turns out you don't get ...
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5 Clever Ways to Save Money on Pet Care
If you're like most pet owners, you consider your animal companions part of the family. But pet-care costs can strain a household budget -- so it's important to evaluate how we care for the animals we love without dropping our hard-earned money into ...
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6 Not-So-Conventional Ways to Own a Home
Homeownership is part of the American dream, but buying a house today is not what it used to be. Fortunately for modern homebuyers, there are many nonconventional ways to become a homeowner. When you think outside the box, home buying becomes more ...
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Worried About Hospital Bills? Consider Medical Tourism!
You need to undergo a medical procedure, pronto. So you look around for the best, and most affordable, hospitals in your area. You even check out the ones across the country. Unfortunately, none of them fit your requirements -- especially your ...
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10 Tips for Making Your First Budget
Landing your first real job and bringing in a steady paycheck each month is an exciting time. However, if you're like most people, that's shortly followed by a myriad of expenses. It's difficult to keep track of all your bills and expenses -- and if ...
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6 Ways to Cut the Costs of Raising Children
Even if you do your best to be frugal and find deals, the cost of raising children isn't cheap. Infants need special equipment, such as car seats, strollers and carriers. Older children come with education costs. The US government's most recent study ...
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12 Ways to Save Money on Your Sushi Order
Does your stomach growl at you when you drive by your favorite sushi place? Chances are your wallet growls right back once you splurge on that indulgence.
So ... How do you save money on your sushi order and still manage to satisfy your stomach ...
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Use Credit Card Chargebacks to Get Refunds from Stubborn Merchants
Not every merchant goes by the mantra, "The customer is always right." Therefore, even if you've received a fraudulent charge or want to return a piece of merchandise, they may not let you -- and you may not get your money back.
Fortunately, ...
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5 Tips for Budgeting In Retirement on a Fixed Income
So you're planning to retire soon? First of all: congratulations! Now, it's time to ensure that your money outlasts your life and that there's some left over for your children.
You can do that by setting up, and following, a realistic ...
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5 Ways to See Disneyland or Disney World on a Budget
For most people who don't live in California or Florida, a trip to Disney is a rare treat. Even if you only do it once a year, or once every few years, a full Disney vacation can be expensive; sometimes prohibitively so.
Thankfully, it is possible ...
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