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6 Ways to Save Money At The Pump
A fill up at the pump is costing more today than it did a year ago. Gas prices, the numbers show, are on the rise. If you’re looking to save money at the pump, you are not alone! In late August, the national average for a gallon of gas was $2.83, according to AAA, which […]
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Is Your Food Too old to eat? How Food Waste Might Be Costing You.
Let’s talk about food waste. When was the last time you tossed that unopened yogurt because it was a few days past the sell by date? Or, how about that box of cereal that went straight to the bin because the “best by” date was a couple of months ago? If you’ve done either, you’re […]
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Get the Party Started: Save on Kids’ Birthday Parties
If you have children, it seems to happen nearly every year as your child’s birthday approaches – the requests for an amazing birthday party. Birthday parties are expensive, and if you have a tight household budget, birthday parties may seem impossible to pull off. When you consider venue, food, goody bags, cake, and presents, it’s […]
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Stop Paying ATM Fees
It happens to all of us. You stop at the sandwich shop for a quick bite and learn it’s cash only. Or you’re on vacation and you realize you’ll need some actual dollar bills to get that ice cream sandwich that your child is clamoring for from the beach vendor. So, you rush to the […]
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Save Money on Childcare with a Babysitting Co-Op
We all love our kids, but let’s face it, parents need time away from their kids to run errands, manage appointments, pursue hobbies or have an occasional date-night. So, time away is a good thing for parents, but what about the high cost of reliable and safe childcare? Babysitters aren’t easily affordable in every family […]
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Tips to Save on Back To School Essentials
Parents with kids in grade school through high school will shell out an average of $684 to prepare for the 2018-19 back to school – the third highest total since the National Retail Federation has been tracking the amount in its annual back-to-school survey. Shoppers, according to the survey, plan to spend the most on […]
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5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money
Saving money can feel difficult and sometimes even impossible. Many of us have admirable goals of getting out of debt and building our savings accounts, yet we struggle to make substantial progress. If you are determined to change your financial habits and save money every month, we’ve gathered a few tips to trick yourself into […]
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Money Saving Tips to Protect Your Clothing
The average American spends about $150 a month – a total of $1,800 a year – on apparel, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It might seem like a lot of money, but once you factor in that suit for an all-important job interview, the new wardrobe your fast-growing toddler requires every few […]
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Tips For Saving on College Essentials
Tips for saving on college essentials – everything from textbooks to dorm room supplies Tallying up the cost of going to college isn’t for the faint of heart. Annual tuition and fees alone can range between $9,900 for in-state students at a four-year public institution and $34,700 at a four-year private college, according to the […]