Several years ago, 2010 to be exact, my husband and I made our final payment on our debt. We were officially debt free!! It felt amazing. We had done it through a lot of hard work and sacrifice. We had done all we could to save so we could throw loads of money at our debt. A few months later…
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HOW TO SPLURGE THS HOLIDAY (WITHOUT BLOWING YOUR BUDGET)
TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT A HOLIDAY BUDGET
The holidays are just around the corner. While you may not yet be decorating your house or buying gifts, there is one thing you need to do – plan your holiday budget. Why a Budget for the holidays? Having a holiday budget ensures you don’t go crazy overspending and end up regretting it. It is easy to try to ignore…
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YOUR GUIDE FOR SAVING MONEY ON PET FOOD
If you are like most people, your dog is not simply a pet. He or she is a member of your family. You want to provide them the best of everything. From toys to treats, you love to spoil them rotten But the costs. Oh, how they can quickly get out of control! WHY CHEAP IS NOT BETTER Your first…
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How to Save on Prescription Medications Without Insurance
It seems that every time you get your prescription filled, the price creeps up. Even if you have insurance, you’re probably spending more these days to get your medicine. But that doesn’t mean you can’t save money on prescriptions or find cheap prescription drugs — even if you don’t have insurance coverage. A study by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
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Easy DIY Fall Decorations From the Dollar Store
It’s fun to change your home décor for each season. But investing in items for holiday decor can get expensive. If you shop at Dollar Tree or any other dollar store, you can save a bundle and spruce up your home each season. What types of fall decorations can you find at the dollar store? And when is the best…
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A Parent’s Guide to Setting a Successful Budget for a College Student
You are getting ready to send your child off to college. Before you start helping them pack their belongings, there is one thing you need to do. You need to help them create a budget. You need to teach them how to manage their money so they can learn the tools they’ll use long after they graduate. WHY DO COLLEGE…
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