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Could Relocation Boost Your Income?
Four things to consider before making a big move Finding a new job – or second or third gig – is one way to boost your income. Another option, for some, might just be finding a more affordable community to live in. There are countless articles online with lists of “where your salary will stretch […]
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Dollar Dinners: Five Healthy Meals on a Budget
The grocery store bill can add up quickly, especially for families with growing and hungry children. Even when you take advantage of sales; cut coupons; buy frozen produce instead of fresh, and sort through the “manager’s special” shelves, it’s still easy to go over budget. And, for some, that means empty cupboards and hungry bellies […]
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Surviving Financially While You Are Unemployed
Maybe you have just graduated from college. Maybe you have recently relocated. Maybe you have been a victim of layoffs. Whatever the case, if you find yourself without employment, what do you do? First of all, don’t panic.Take a deep breath. You can get through this. You will survive, and you can even thrive. If you […]
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6 Simple Ways to Cut Your Easter Budget
Looking to cut your Easter Budget? Frilly Easter dresses. Chocolate bunnies. Hams. Easter lilies. Americans spent an estimated $17.3 billion on Easter last year, according to the National Retail Federation – or $146 per person. In fact, Easter spending shot up to its highest level in 13 years in 2016, according to the group, the […]
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8 Ways To Have Affordable Family Spring Break Fun
Beach vacations. Tropical destinations. Long weekends. Spring break often means big bucks for plenty of families. Spending tops $1 billion, according to one report, and that’s just for college spring breakers partying in locations in Florida and Texas. That tally doesn’t include the countless families, faced with a week off of school and questions […]
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How to Save Money on Baby Necessities
Babies bring joy and wonder to our lives. They can also cause families to overspend and go into debt. According to a recent BabyCenter survey, parents will spend an estimated $10,000 on their little bundles of joy in the first year. There are a few costs you won’t be able to change–like doctor co-pays–but there […]
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8 Ways To Get Warm Without Turning Up The Heat
Are you feeling the cold inside your own home this winter? If so, that may be because you’re holding back on turning up the heat to save money. It’s true that heat can become costly, but if your rooms are under-heated, you’ll need other ways to keep warm and, fortunately, there are plenty to choose […]
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Budget-Friendly Spa Treatments at Home
You don’t need the spa to relax on a budget. A day at the spa might sound lovely. But, with treatments ranging anywhere from $30 to $200 or more, the luxury is out of the question for most Americans. The good news is that booking an appointment at some high-end establishment isn’t the only way […]
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Produce Deals: Researchers Have Good News for Bargain Shoppers
About 20 percent of the average American’s annual grocery bill goes toward fresh vegetables and fruit, according to The Food Institute’s Demographics of Consumer Food Spending. And, for good reason. The federal government’s MyPlate, a reminder for healthy eating, recommends we eat as much as two cups of fruit and three cups of vegetables a […]