Budgeting and Saving

5 Ways to Cut the Family Budget

May 3, 2011

What family doesn’t want to cut their budget when it comes down to everyday expenses? If you take a look at your family budget, there’s a good chance that there are some items on there that you probably don’t need. Saving money with your budget really isn’t that hard. It’s going to take motivation, as [...]

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Cutting Back and Moving Forward

April 27, 2011

After my husband lost his job of 5 years due to a struggling economy and cuts in the hospitality industry, we were forced to reexamine our budget and expenses. This proved to be a task which neither of us were prepared to complete, but unfortunately, we were unwillingly thrown into it all. I still had [...]

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How to Sell Your Car

February 18, 2011

Eventually, you will need to get a new car. Maybe your current vehicle is just old, or maybe your family is growing and you need something bigger. Whatever the case, you now have an old car to get rid of. But how much is your car worth? Should you trade it in to the dealership? [...]

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How to Profit by Selling Your Car

February 3, 2011

Eventually, you will need to get a new car. Maybe your current vehicle is just old, or maybe your family is growing and you need something bigger. Whatever the case, you now have an old car to get rid of. But how much is your car worth? Should you trade it in to the dealership? [...]

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7 Tips on Buying the Cheapest Car Possible

December 19, 2010

Even for frugal parents sometimes there’s just no way around it… You need wheels to get around. To daycare. To the grocery store. To work. To the laundromat. But the hard reality is that not everyone can afford a vehicle to get them from place to place… Especially low-income families! It actually costs more to [...]

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How to Brew Your Own Compost Tea

December 1, 2010

Helping your garden grow and flourish can be tricky at times. You need to have the right amount of nutrients that are added in and you need to also keep an eye on the weather and threats of frost. To give your flower beds and garden an extra boost, add a compost tea to your [...]

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