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Frugal Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is only a few days away and if you’re like many of us, you’re looking for the perfect frugal father’s day gift idea for your dad. Dads are notoriously hard to buy for, and most dads I know have gotten more than their fair share of ties, socks, sports memorabilia, and grilling gear […]
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Electric Bill
The cost of electricity is a worry for many people, especially during the winter or summer months when heating and cooling is more frequently used. If you are looking for ways to reduce your electric bill, a few simple changes around your home could cut your costs. 7 ways to reduce your electric bill 1. […]
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Equifax Data Breach – What To Do Now
Equifax, one of the nation’s 3 credit reporting agencies, recently reported a data breach that could potentially impact 143 million Americans. If you have a credit report, your personal information could be at risk. If you have been the victim of a data breach, you may be wondering what to do now? It may seem frightening, but […]
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Simple Savings Tips For America Saves Week 2017
By Tammy G. Bruzon, America Saves America Saves Week (February 27 – March 4, 2017) is an annual opportunity for individuals to assess their savings and take financial action. Each year, we encourage savers – or potential savers – just like you to set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. This America Saves […]
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Save More Money in the New Year: A Simple Road-map to Guide You
Next to health and fitness, personal finance goals are some of the most common New Year’s resolutions. Many people start a new year with a resolve to “save more money.” However, like most resolutions, the goal to save more money often gets put off until it is forgotten altogether. There are, however, several simple ways […]
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Cheap Indoor Winter Activities For Kids
Do you miss the warm, sunny summer days when the kids stay occupied for hours at a time just playing outside? Depending on where you live, it’s hard to spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter because of the cold or snow. But being stuck inside all day means kids quickly get cabin […]
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Financial Resolutions for the New Year
By Bianca Gentry Happy New Year! With 2013 having come to a close, you’ve probably already set your New Year’s resolutions for 2014. In the past, I have made the same old resolutions most people make – like exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight – only to break them by the end of January. This […]
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Take Advantage of After Christmas Sales
Like Black Friday, spending the day after Christmas shopping is a tradition for millions of Americans. In my opinion, December 26 is actually a much better day to shop. Not only are there fewer crowds (there will definitely be crowds – but it won’t be as bad as Black Friday), stores often have better prices […]