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DIY Skills
Save Money on Caring for a New Pet
Having a new pet join the family is always exciting. If you recently had a new cat or dog come into your household, you’re probably figuring out they can be expensive additions to the budget. After all, as members of the family, you want to provide the best in care and comfort to your new […]
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Set Up a Home Gym on a Budget
If you’re among the millions of Americans who have resolved to get fit in the New Year, you might be thinking you need to join a gym to meet that goal. It’s a strategy that can work, but that monthly charge can put a strain on your budget. Plus, making the time to actually get […]
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Guide to Creative Gift Giving
The countdown to the holidays is on, and with it the promise of food, family and celebration. Yet it’s also the time of year when spending hits a peak, creating stress for those who haven’t budgeted for the season. It’s hard to enjoy the holidays when financial worries are constantly nagging at you, but there […]
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How to Beat the High Cost of Social Activities
As casual summer beach and backyard gatherings give way to more structured social activities in the fall and winter, you might find yourself spending more money on socializing than you have the past few months. It’s not cheap to maintain a social life, but there are ways to make sure what you do in your […]
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The Lost Art of Making Do
These days, anything we need (or think we need), is only a few taps of an app away. It’s certainly convenient, but that convenience comes with a price in the form of overspending and impulse buying. It might be hard to remember, but in the days before online shopping and instant everything, we took more […]
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How to Save on Spring Gardening
March is National Nutrition Month, which means it’s a perfect time to talk about saving money on healthy eating. One way to do that is by planting your own garden. The National Gardening Association says gardeners who grow their own vegetables can save hundreds on their annual food costs. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the […]
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How to Save on Spring Cleaning
No matter the weather where you are, there’s one sign of spring that’s the same everywhere — spring cleaning. It’s an age-old ritual that serves as a marker of a fresh start. But it can also be costly – in terms of both money and time. Take a look at these ways you can save […]
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5 Cheap & Easy Natural Beauty Tricks
Shiny hair, soft, smooth skin, a bright white smile, they’re all as close as your … kitchen? That’s right! Many of the things we use to create healthy meals can also be used to replace expensive — and often chemical-laden — beauty and personal care products. Here are just a few of the money-saving ways […]
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Try These 5 Crazy Ways to Save
Sometimes, it pays to go a little crazy to save some money. If you have tried everything you can think of to save and still can’t make ends meet, or you’d just like to challenge yourself to save a little more because you need some extra cash going into the holiday season, try a few […]
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5 Ways to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Winter
It’s no secret that winter’s cold temps and unpredictable conditions can wreak havoc on a vehicle. Getting your car ready for the winter ahead can help you save on costly repairs and keep you from being stranded in less-than-ideal circumstances. Even if you live in a more temperate climate without snow and ice, the change […]
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