We have a few projects pending on our house and we’re debating whether to DIY them or hire them out. Sometimes, it comes down to cost, and sometimes it comes down to effort. Where do you draw the line? Curtains As I’ve mentioned before, I have access to cheap fabric. When we moved into our …
So far, voters in six states have had their say on the 2008 presidential candidates, but there are some big votes coming. Super Tuesday is just eleven days away, and that could crown the nominees on both sides. No matter where you stand on the issues, it’s important to find the right candidate for you …
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How Much Money Should you have in your Savings Account? Now that you’re confident your accounts under $100,000 are safe and you don’t need to pull your money out of the bank, you might be wondering how much money you should have in your savings account? Then check out the list below. Keep Less than the …
I love a family game night. I come from a very competitive family, so we can be a bit hardcore in our games, but you can have a peaceful family game night, too. If you play with games you already own and enjoy affordable snack food at home, it can be much cheaper than a …
If you have a Google reader RSS feed or spend any time online, you’ve probably seen the ads for Groupon (the one with the photo of those gorgeous cookies!) I finally signed up for it a few months ago and took advantage of my first groupon about three weeks ago. How Groupon Works Groupon makes a …
Before my husband went on disability, we stopped spending money in order to increase our savings. We’ve found that our spending has actually been much lower while he’s been out of work, but we also had a few unexpected events develop where the savings has come in handy. Delays in Disability Pay The first issue is …
After making such great progress in May, we took a break from debt reduction in June. We were hoping to get one more debt paid off, but it was not to be. That said, we will be able to pay off one more debt in July and will get back on track. My husband also added up …
You’ve probably all heard the news that a California legislator submitted a bill that would allow the state to place digital ads on California license plates. The law has not passed and, given the stupidity of it, I doubt it will. Nevertheless, the whole idea makes me stabby. We Don’t Need More Advertising Seriously, we don’t …
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It’s been a rough couple years for employees. Many lost their jobs, and those who kept their jobs were unlikely to receive raises and bonuses. However, the economy is on the mend and many employers are finally able to offer raises. If you’re among the lucky recipients, you might be tempted to resume your prior …
Although it doesn’t have its own catchphrase like “CVSing,” Walgreens is a good alternative for those of you who need to buy a lot of personal care products and don’t live in a CVS region. The Walgreens system sounds more complicated than CVS, but you can still get good deals via their coupons, rebates, and …
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