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With the prices of commercial cleaners, having a clean home and car can be costly. Also, many of the ready-made cleaners you buy in the store can damage the environment. Here are some cleaning products you can make yourself at home, which are better for the environment and your budget. Drain Unclogger and Freshener – [...]
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You’ve finally met someone that you really want to get to know better. Or, perhaps you’ve been dating for a while but you’re looking for ways to keep your relationship exciting. Coming up with ideas for dates can be a continual challenge. Not to mention that many typical dating ideas like going to movies and [...]
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Keeping your children involved in after-school activities is a good way to keep them busy and also from getting into trouble. However, sometimes too many activities can put strain on a family’s budget. There are several activities that your children can get involved in that will not put a strain on your finances. Many parents [...]
Labor Day is just about here, which means summer is almost over and autumn is on its way. This is the last long weekend of the summer season. So that means it’s the perfect time to plan a getaway. If you have left planning your Labor Day getaway until the last minute, don’t worry. There [...]
Families need to make money stretch as far as it possibly can. This can mean doing without unnecessary purchases, or budgeting for monthly expenses. If you find yourself struggling each month or living paycheck to paycheck, it may be time to give your family a money makeover. Giving your family a money makeover means finding [...]
Labor Day is just about here. It’s an important day in our calendar as it signifies so many things. The kids are going back to school. This is the last long weekend of summer and it’s almost time to get back to our other endeavors. It’s a celebration of the end of a season, and [...]
Deciding to practice self-discipline and be frugal in your spending is one thing. Actually doing so is often quite another. Our old habits are hard to break. However, if you apply strategies to your spending, you will find it easier to practice self-discipline and frugality. Here are some easy strategies to get you started. Change [...]
One of the best things about heading back to school is the shopping spree a few weeks before. Unfortunately, with many families struggling to make ends meet, this may be a pleasure for more prosperous times. What can you do to make sure your child is well dressed while not busting your budget this fall? [...]
Whether you are planning on a cross-country road trip or just driving a few miles for groceries, the rising cost of gas, the dependency on foreign oil and the damage gas production and usage causes to our environment is something to think about. There is no way to completely reduce these problems, at least while [...]
Planning for retirement is vitally important in a world where little if any Social Security will be available when today’s young people are ready to retire. There are many options available, such as IRAs, pensions and 401(k) retirement plans. The 401(k) is perhaps the most advantageous plan available when looking at tax benefits. The single [...]