The Honeybee alerted me to the fact that our hot water heater was making popping and cracking sounds that she had never heard before.
This got me a bit worried because the heater was 12-years-old and I knew it was on its last legs. When a water ...
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11 Dollar Store Bargains You’d Be Crazy to Buy Anywhere Else
Thanks to rampant inflation, most dollar stores today are actually "$1.25 stores." But that doesn't mean you still can't find ridiculous bargains there that you'd be crazy to buy anywhere else!
For control purposes, I compared dollar store items ...
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How to Implement Strategic Planning Processes
Whether concerning personal finance, education, or the minutiae of day to day life, there are certain basic principles that, when applied, can be used to better ensure success and mitigate the impact of unforeseen events as we set goals and strive to ...
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3 Easy Ways to Save Money on Organic Foods
More and more people are opting for organic food. It's not that they're fitness freaks; however, everyone wants to stay healthy, especially now that medical expenses are shooting through the roof.
Eating natural food is a healthy habit that will ...
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8 Budgeting Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Social Life
When it comes to budgeting, it can often feel like we have to choose between enjoying our social lives and staying on track with our finances. After all, it's only natural to ask: How can I budget my social life. But that doesn't have to be the case! ...
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3 Subscriptions That You Need to Cancel Today
In the spirit of tax season, people all over America are taking a good, long look at their budgets and spending habits this past year. If you consider yourself frugal in money matters, it can be the worst feeling ever to realize you have been paying ...
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The Top 10 Car Maintenance Tips Everyone Should Know
Nearly everyone knows how to drive a car. However, not everyone knows how to take care of their car. If you're one of those who don't know how to properly take care of their vehicle, don't worry - it's not too late to take that route.
Luckily for ...
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Grandfather Says: A Wintry View of My Raised-Bed Vegetable Garden
Today I thought I would share a photo of Grandfather's garden area, comprised of raised beds, a cold frame (far right), surrounded by an eight-foot-high electric fence (evidenced by the white poles).
Behind the garden (farthest away in the ...
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4 Frugal Dining Spots Most People Never Consider – But Really Should!
There's nothing worse than being stuck in a rut. When it happens, the quickest remedy is to try and think unconventionally.
The trouble is, for most of us, outside-the-box thinking can be extremely difficult.
True, thinking outside the box can ...
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Tip Inflation: We’ve Got Nobody to Blame But Ourselves
In the US, tipping is as American as apple pie.
As a kid I remember going to restaurants with my folks and figuring out the tip for Dad. And he obliged me almost every time simply because he knew I loved to do that sort of thing. His rule was 10% ...
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4 Great Budgeting Tips For Gen Z and Millennials
Shortly after ringing in the new year, many Millennials are already struggling to reach their financial resolutions. It's no wonder why; the average debt a typical millennial carries is $47,689, according to a Millennial Money Mindset report. The ...
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12 Tricks Smart Drivers Use to Save on Gas
It's no secret that fuel is expensive. You're probably spending a fortune on gas compared to the rest of your living expenses. It's also no secret that gasoline price hikes seem to occur far more often than price rollbacks - and getting stuck in ...
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100 Words On: A Really Sneaky Way to Reduce Your Restaurant Bar Tab
According to the National Restaurant Association, 88% of all adults say they enjoy going to restaurants. It's really no wonder. Dining out is considered a relaxing treat by most folks; a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of a hectic day. ...
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The 4 Biggest Ways to Stretch Your Income
The other day I was talking to an acquaintance who shall remain nameless. Anyway, he was lamenting that he couldn't find enough discretionary income for an annual family vacation.
I found that fascinating considering Eddie (oops!) drives a brand new ...
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How to Save Money at Home
These days, any big or small way that homeowners can save a few dollars is a good thing. As a homeowner, there are many ways you can save money at home, with two of the easiest being smart budgeting and smart home improvements.
Make a Budget and ...
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5 Autumn Home Renovations That Will Save You Money
Home renovations don't have to be just for aesthetics, but they can be for making functional changes that can help you keep a budget. If you're ready to start renovating and are curious about renovations you can do to start saving money, have a look ...
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Fun Things to Do in New York City for Free
New York City is famously one of the most expensive cities on the planet. Len has already covered ways to experience New York City on a budget. However, there is also a variety of attractions and activities you can include in your Big Apple itinerary ...
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How to Let Your TV Bill Work for You, Not Against You
Cable or Netflix? DirecTV, or Amazon Prime? What about Hulu?
There's a lot to consider when installing a new home theater. You obviously want your theater room to be a place where you and your guests can kick back and relax, while watching the big ...
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Grandfather Says: The Benefits of DIY Housing
Grandfather sees that very few folks build their own houses anymore. But Grandfather says he thinks the increasing concentration of US housing in the hands of wealthy owners, who then effectively control them as rentals, may make some of you ...
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My 13th Annual Cost Survey of 10 Popular Brown Bag Sandwiches
I don't know about you, but my monthly grocery bill has been increasing since the start of the new year.
Meanwhile, the average cost of a school lunch this year is $3.81. For a family with two kids, that amounts to slightly less than $1400 during ...
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