There is no doubt that credit cards can be an enormous drain on your family’s finances as reports consistently show that the majority of Americans pay credit card interest each month. And as Tracie pointed out recently, even those who use a reward card can have very little to gain and so much to lose. But at the same…
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When it comes to saving money, there are several different types of savers. Some might be a tad extreme and others may even be unconventional. Do you know what type of saver you might be? Here are some ways to know: THE EXTREMIST This saver is as the title says, extreme. They are up at 5 am on Sunday…
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Here are some simple ways to save money in college. College is expensive. I mean, really expensive. You’ve got to pay for your classes, supplies, room and board…and so much more. It all adds up very quickly. As you (or your teen) heads off to school, there are some easy things he or she can do to really save money…
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This past month, I reached a milestone. Yes, I am admitting this to all of you – I turned 40 years old. I honestly am not embarrassed nor ashamed of my age. I actually like being 40. As my birthday came and went, I started doing a lot of thinking. First of all, I knew that 40 was just…
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Why does it seem that the minute you really need your phone – I mean really need it – the battery is dead? It seems that it always happens at the worst possible time. Sure, you can carry around an external charger, which can help. However, is there anything you can do to really save battery life? Well, other than…
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My newest endeavor is our summer schedule. What?!? A schedule for summertime? Why in the world does anyone want a schedule during vacation?!? Well, for me, it is because my kids need to know what comes next. I have learned that if they know when they finish lunch it is quiet time, or that after they play for an hour…
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