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30 Free Ways to Have Fun With Your Kids This Spring
Are you looking for ways to keep your kids busy this spring, without breaking the bank? Check out these 30 free, fun activities.
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Date Night Under $20
Dates can definitely be expensive! Anything from $80 dinners to $40 spent at the movies to $20 in gas driving around town. For those of us on a limited budget, it’s hard to be active on the dating scene, or to keep the romance alive in a marriage while trying to be frugal. Is a […]
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Guide For a Back-to-Basics Easter Celebration
Chocolate bunnies, ham dinners, fresh flowers and all of that Easter finery are pulling billions of dollars out of the pockets of Americans each year. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spend about $18 billion a year on Easter Celebration. In fact, Easter spending has been on the rise in recent years – up […]
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Ready to Rent? Get the Best Affordable Rental Home
If you are looking for an affordable rental home, you’re not alone. It’s no surprise that some people prefer renting over owning when it comes to housing. There are many reasons why people find it more financially feasible to rent rather than purchase a home. Renting can be a great alternative for those who are […]
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5 Ways to Save Money and Time on Lawn Care
On a warm spring day, there’s nothing like sinking your toes into your yard’s lush green grass as you watch your children, running barefoot, play tag or ball in the backyard. But that dream of a picturesque spring afternoon can be quickly dashed when you start tallying up the time and money required to keep […]
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How Much Emergency Fund Do I Need?
Everyone should have an emergency fund. No matter what your financial situation is, whether you have accumulated debt or are comfortably budgeting all of your expenses, there is always a benefit to having money set aside for an emergency. While most people agree that having an emergency fund is wise, they may ask “how much […]
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How to Budget Without a Steady Paycheck
If you’re never quite sure how much money you’ll pull in from week to week, you have plenty of company. Learning to budget without a steady paycheck is a challenge that a lot of people experience. Thanks to a large number of underemployed people, who often are working part-time at hourly jobs, and the booming […]
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Don’t Fall For An IRS Tax Scam
Don’t fall victim to an IRS tax scam. Yes, we all get phone calls from telemarketers, fundraisers, creditors etc. Sometimes, there is a legitimate reason why a caller is asking for money, but increasingly often, consumers are receiving calls from scammers pretending to be from a legitimate organization. Be aware of the tactics that are […]
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Your Playbook for Spring Break Savings
How to get away without your spending getting away from you Spring break is coming up – an opportunity for a week-long respite to recharge those batteries and make memories with the ones we love. But those plans for a week of bliss and relaxation often come to a screeching halt when we look at […]
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Save On Childcare Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
Child care is a huge expense for working parents. A hard look at the costs can make you wonder if it’s really worth going back to work when a good chunk of money is going to daycare. It may seem like an overwhelming problem, but there are a ways to save on childcare costs without […]