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4 Ways To Save Money With Spring Cleaning
After a long winter inside, most of us are eager to spruce up our homes. In fact, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s National Cleaning Survey, 77% of Americans spend time spring cleaning every year, taking an average of six days to get their homes in order. The survey is focused on actual cleaning — […]
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Find The Best Military Discounts
If you’re a veteran or an active-duty member of the armed forces, and you are looking for military discounts, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve created a list of money saving ideas and military discounts that can help lessen the burden on your budget and allow for extra fun and quality time together. Many […]
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Manage Your Money While Job Hunting
For most adults, there come times where a job change is either wanted or needed. This might be because of a need for more income, issues with coworkers or superiors, a move or even just a simple desire to do something new. Regardless of the reason, your first job will almost never be your last […]
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Get Financial Help With Credit Counseling
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy warned about putting confidence in a brain surgeon whose first words are, “Welp, we’re gonna open up your head, get a stick, dig around and see what we find. Okay?” The appropriate response would be “see you later” and you should flee as quickly as possible. When it comes to your money, […]
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How to Save $100 a Month
Living on a tight budget is a reality that many of us face. What if I told you that it’s possible to save $100 a month without working harder? We’d all probably like to save more, but it can seem hard to save even a small amount, let alone $100 every month. Here are a […]
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Getting a Tax Refund? How to Spend it Wisely
Tax refunds total nearly six weeks of take-home pay for the average American family who receives them, according to a new study from JP Morgan that details exactly how important these government checks are to many U.S. households. The March report finds that Americans who get refunds typically have lower average incomes and less in […]
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Isn’t it Romantic? Talking about Love and Money
It’s that time of year again. The Valentine decor and candy are all on a shelf or rack at 90% off; many looking chewed up and ready for the dumpster. The fronts of stores now have bathing suits and cruise wear as people seek to escape the snow and sleet for warmer climates. Valentine red […]
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Are Your Spending Habits Based on Fear?
Saving money is helpful when it has a purpose and a plan. Looking forward with anticipation of a good future can be helpful in promoting positive spending habits. But fear-based spending habits aren’t helpful. Hoarding money with no plans to spend because of a fear of letting it go won’t move you towards a successful […]