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The average cost for a family of four to go to the movies and enjoy popcorn is $80. If you want to take your family to a sporting event, plan on shelling out at least $200. A concert…forget it! Give your wallet a break this weekend, and enjoy frugal family fun! 10 Ideas for a … Read more
You don’t have to take a course in interior design or have a large budget to create a beautiful living space. Interior decorating is really about expressing yourself. When a house reflects your personality, it begins to truly feel like a home. Check out design websites, home decorating magazines and model homes for inspiration. When … Read more
Coupons are incredibly beneficial for consumers, and they provide an easy way to save money on items frequently purchased. When they’re not used properly, however, they lead to reckless spending and wasted items. By ensuring that any item bought with a coupon is necessary, people can reduce this waste and overspending. Learn how to use … Read more
Everyone loves a vacation right? And wouldn’t you love to be able to go on more of them? I’m sure you would. It’s just a shame they are so expensive… but wait, why do they have to be so expensive? Let’s see how you can save money on vacation. Travel Light Airline baggage … Read more
School supplies can be expensive, but they don’t have to break your budget. Keep your finances intact while shopping for school supplies during this busy time of year with these simple tips. Save Money on School Supplies Stick to the List School supply shopping is a huge opportunity for companies to market to … Read more
It’s already time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school (Hooray?!). Some welcome this time of year, while other dread it, but one thing’s for sure: If you have a preteen or teenage girl, she will want you to take her shopping for all the latest trends. Don’t let this be a … Read more
A kitchen makeover is an exciting project because, in most homes, the kitchen serves as a hub for the entire family. For families with budget restraints, remodeling a kitchen is often a huge financial investment, and it is important to find the most cost-effective ideas possible. Thankfully, you can pinch a few pennies in several … Read more
Lemons come from the citrus family, and provides a very useful and nutrient rich liquid when squeezed or boiled. Lemon juice, either when concentrated or in its natural strength, is a rich and very potent source of Vitamin C, and has many health and beauty benefits. Lemon juice comes loaded with flavonoids, the most powerful … Read more
The modern uncertainty over tomorrow’s retirement is unprecedented. Little can be done to make yourself completely confident in any decision you make for reasons that are simply out of your control. As far as what’s in your control, there’s little reason why you shouldn’t be utilizing free tools that exist to help those planning for … Read more
Despite receiving a lot of negative publicity, payday loans are big business and demand for them has quadrupled over the last four years. But what are payday loans? And are they really as bad as people make them out to be? What is a payday loan? In short, payday loans are unsecured, high interest loans … Read more