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Saving Money

Coupon Trading for Beginners

by AlisonS on July 29, 2008

Looking to save more money on your grocery bill? Try increasing your bounty of coupons by trading. There are plenty of online resources for turning coupons you don’t want into coupons you do want. Getting started is pretty easy. Here are a few tips to get going on the world of coupon trading.
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Stay Safe at the ATM

by AlisonS on July 9, 2008

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Slurpies ended up costing some 7-Eleven fans more than a buck after a recent security breach at Citibank ATM’s located in 7-Eleven stores. According to an article from CNNMoney on ATM security, you are much safer using a cash machine at your bank rather than at a convenience store. Here are some [...]

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How Saving Small Can Add Up Big

by AlisonS on July 2, 2008

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The idea of setting aside a chunk of your paycheck every month may seem impossible, especially after you fill your gas tank, buy groceries and pay your landlord. But there are some simple ways you can start saving small amounts of money that will add up big over time.
Save Automatically
Check with your [...]

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Saving Money Using the Envelope System

by AlisonS on June 27, 2008

There’s a school of thought that when it comes to spending, cash is harder to hand over than credit. Some financial experts believe that you’ll actually spend less if you’re paying with cash using the envelope system because it’s easier to see the value in a $100 bill than just paying with a credit card. [...]

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Get a Cheap Workout

by Nathan on June 25, 2008

Getting a gym membership may seem like a great idea. But it’s only a good deal if you actually use it. If you feel the need to get your body beach ready, but you don’t have much money, follow these tips.

Walk

It’s free and it requires virtually no equipment, except maybe for a [...]

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Ten Ways Your Car is Wasting Money

by Nathan on June 24, 2008

The high cost of gas is likely getting you down, but there may be other ways your car is sucking your wallet dry. Here are 10 ways you may be wasting money with your car.

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Someone Else Washes Your Car
Chances are you’ve got a bucket, a hose and soap. Rather than forking over [...]

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How to Get Free Samples

by Nathan on June 21, 2008

Sales are super and discounts are delightful, but freebies are fantastic! Just this week I received a free stick of deodorant, a free sample of Dunkin Donuts coffee, a coupon for free yogurt and a coupon for a free box of cereal. Here are a few of the places to visit regularly in order to [...]

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Using the Web to Save Money

by Nathan on June 20, 2008

Many of us spend a lot of time working at our computers. In fact- aren’t you looking at one right now? So why not let the computer do some work for you? There are lots of great websites out there that can save you money. Here are a few to check [...]

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Are you Saving Enough for Retirement?

by Nathan on June 13, 2008

It doesn’t matter if you’re 25 or 45, it’s time to start thinking about retirement. This doesn’t mean weighing your options between Florida and Arizona or considering whether you’ll take up boccie ball or golf. The important thing to think about is whether you’re stashing enough away for your [...]

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