Building up your savings in order to buy that house of your dreams or move to a new city can be difficult, especially with so many every-day expenses and big-ticket purchases. Short-term purchases can make it difficult to hold out for any long-term big buys. …
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I am now a member of the car sharing community. Back in mid-July my car was stolen right out of my secure monthly parking garage, a block and half from my apartment. Living in the heart of San Francisco I thought that maybe it was time …
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If you're trying to stretch your family's dollars, you are not alone. The cost of food and basic household items continues to rise, but most salaries have not risen to make up for the increased costs of living. According to a Calgary debt relief company, …
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The Lands’ End Friends and Family Sale that originally was to expire yesterday has been extended through tomorrow, Wednesday 10/1/14! Lands’ End Friends & Family Sale Deal Details: Take 25% Off Your Entire Order Plus get Free Shipping on orders $50 or more. Use Promo …
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There's a lot of talk about spring cleaning, but not nearly as much attention is paid to summer and fall cleaning. Spring cleaning is popular in part for its psychological boost — after a season spent cooped up indoors, spring is eagerly awaited and cleaning …
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Laundry always feels like the one chore that takes the most out of a person's time, money and energy. A large amount of water and electricity is needed to run the washer and dryer in the laundry room. Also, if the person is using an …
Continue ReadingAlthough there are many ways to save money in college (financial aid, scholarships, or even attending a community college or online university for the first two years to save on general ed classes), there's no denying that higher education is still an expensive pursuit. For …
Continue Reading Sometimes the planning process goes a bit backwards when it comes to weddings. Instead of starting at the beginning with the invitations, you select the dress, the flowers, the food, and the venue before you ever get around to tackling the invitations. Unfortunately, this could …
Continue Reading Since my daughter's name is Macy, I hope to someday take her to an actual Macy's Store (she wants to visit the one in New York City). Since we live in the middle of nowhere (aka Nebraska), there are no Macy's Department Stores nearby. So …
Continue Reading If you are a Kohl's charge card customer, you probably got a mailer announcing their “Sale into Summer” Sale. You peel off to reveal your price-lowering power. The mailer can only be redeemed once instore, but it can be redeemed by anyone online at Kohls.com! …
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