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Sometimes, there are ways to save money in unexpected places. For example, with a little bit of planning, you can save money on gifts and holiday expenses. By getting multiple estimates, you can save money by comparison shopping. There are even ways to save money on purchasing and operating your car. Let these articles help you consider savings that you may not have thought were possible in places you were not looking.
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| How to Go Green and Save Money |
| Saving the planet might seem like a tall order, especially when saving money is a more immediate concern. But as it turns out, living an eco-friendly lifestyle can actually help you to cut costs and get on firmer financial footing. Switching to energy-saving light bulbs, for example, could shave hundreds of dollars off your energy bill each year, while breaking the bottled water habit can add up to thousands in annual savings. Are you ready to go green—and save green? Follow these tips to get started. View Article |
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| 10 Ways to Save on Health Care |
| No matter what your opinion on U.S. health care reform, chances are, you’re paying more for medically related expenses than you ever expected. View Article |
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| How to Recession-Proof Your Finances |
| From layoffs and losses to bailouts and bankruptcies, millions of Americans are coping with the challenges of an increasingly volatile economy. For some, this means having to find new jobs after years of steady employment. For others, it requires cutting costs so they can live within their means. View Article |
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| Living without Credit Cards |
| If you believe the credit card commercials, you’re not going to be able to have any fun in life unless you use their card. Well, if you’ve ever carried a balance on your credit cards, you know that paying interest is no fun at all. Tack on a late fee or over-the-limit fee and the good times are really over. Although credit cards can provide immediate gratification, they’re more likely to cause long-term stress in your life. Thankfully, there are alternative strategies for living life without credit cards. View Article |
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| Staying Ahead of the Curve Financially. |
| There’s no right or wrong time to rebalance your budget, but since the New Year is traditionally a time to make resolutions, it’s also an excellent time to resolve to get your finances back on track. Since we each have unique aspects to our financial situations, there is no one solution that will work for everyone, but let’s look at some fundamentals that anyone can apply to help you get ahead this year. View Article |
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| Holiday Entertaining on a Budget |
| Between hosting holiday get-togethers and sharing traditional holiday meals with friends and family, it’s easy to wreak havoc on your monthly budget. View Article |
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| Dealing with Rising Gas Prices |
| With gas prices rising, and no relief in sight, looking for ways to manage your transportation cost is just common sense. Whether it’s a drastic move like trading in your gas-guzzler for a hybrid vehicle, or adopting simple changes in habit like combining your errands into one trip, we can all benefit by evaluating our current routines and making some practical changes. View Article |
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| Plan Your Meals and Plan to Save |
| Feeding your family can consume a large part of the household budget. With prices for everything from gas to groceries going up and paychecks not keeping pace, your food expense is one area you should pay particular attention to if you are looking to make your paycheck go farther. By investing some time in planning meals, you can avoid last minute trips to the local take-out or drive-through, which will save you a tremendous amount of money and most likely provide more nutritious meals for your family. View Article |
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| Using the Internet to Improve Your Bottom Line |
| There are many on-line resources available to help you research what product best suits your needs, and to help you spend less money when you’re ready to make your purchase. View Article |
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| Ways To Stretch A Dollar |
| Are you looking for ways to make your dollar go further? Here's a list of over 100 ideas you can consider to help you manage or lower your expenses. View Article |
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| Ways to Lower Your Auto Expenses |
| Is the cost of maintaining your car getting out of hand? Find ways to keep money in your pocket and keep on motoring. View Article |
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| Telemarketing: The Unnecessary Evil |
| As long as you own a phone, you can be a target for telemarketers. View Article |
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| How to keep the holiday spirit without being burdened by debt |
| Spending mountains of money during the holiday season is a tradition that for many people ends up with accumulating unmanageable debt. Learn to enjoy the holidays without overwhelming financial strain. View Article |
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| Beating the post-holiday financial blues |
| Spent too much over the holidays? Find out how to overcome post-holiday debt in the new year. View Article |
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