When do thrift stores restock? If you can answer this question in a precise manner, you might just stand a good chance of getting the best deal out of your next thrift store trip. You see, thrifting, much like learning how to coupon, can seem overwhelming at first. But with a little research, a little forethought, and some of my…
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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)
Finding what to sell at a yard sale can be as simple as decluttering your home and putting everything you don’t need up for sale. In this scenario, however, there’s no guarantee that your garage sale will make you good money. It will help get rid of the household items you don’t use anymore; it might not make you much…
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Is Credit Karma Accurate? I Tested It & Here’s What I Learned
Is credit karma accurate? Is it giving you the same kind of numbers your potential lenders will see whenever you try to apply for a loan? How far off, if at all, is it from the numbers given by any other credit reporting agency? While I may talk a lot about savings and being prudent with your money, a huge…
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How to Score Free Krispy Kreme on Your Birthday!
If you love Krispy Kreme donuts as much as I do, you will be delighted to learn that there are several ways through which you can get donut freebies. While I’m going to focus on how to get free Krispy Kreme on your birthday, I’ll also mention other times throughout the year when you can get free Krispy Kreme doughnuts…
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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips
“The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” –T.T. Munger As T.T. Munger so aptly puts it, learning how to save money fast is an education in and of itself. Having to deny yourself the instant gratification that comes with spending the money…
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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money
“It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips…
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