When new home buyers sign on the dotted line, they often think they know what to expect when it comes to monthly costs for homeownership. After all, the principal and interest payments are clearly laid out in the amortization schedule of a mortgage. But homeowners face a variety of costs beyond just the mortgage payments, and often these costs are…
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What Do You Do When Stores Do Not Follow Their Coupon Policy?
I received an email from a reader today with this situation: “Last night, I went to Walmart and tried to price match the $4.99 downy unstopables from Walgreens. They first told me they wouldn’t because it says “with card.” All of Walgreens sales are with card though, so she asked a supervisor who said it was okay. Then I handed…
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When to Splurge and When to Save
The following is a guest post from Emily Guy Birken. She is a staff writer at One Smart Dollar. As a personal finance blogger and someone who is all about frugal living, I sometimes get the smug feeling that I always know when it’s a good idea to save money on a purchase. Unfortunately, I’m usually wrong whenever I’m feeling…
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Opportunity Cost Associated With Zero Interest Loans
You see it all of the time — “Buy it now at 0%”!! It is a slogan often used in commercials, articles and on commercials. These days, the average consumer associates 0% with FREE. But, does a zero interest loan really equate to free? It is my belief that as consumers, we have such a strong desire for great…
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How to Spruce Up Your Home For Less
Spring is here and as much as we’d all love to hire an interior decorator or get new furniture, that is often outside of our budgets. There are a few inexpensive things you can do to spruce up your home this spring. Declutter. It sounds simple, but if you can reduce the piles of “stuff” in your house, it will…
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Simply Delicious Sloppy Joes
My kids love simple meals and honestly, I like to make them. I am not one who loves to spend a lot of time cooking in the kitchen, so anything I can do to simplify my life and it works for me! This Sloppy Joe recipe is one of the ways I do just that! Not only is it simple,…
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