Do you know how much money is in your bank account at this very moment? Direct deposit has made it so easy for me to never have to drive to or look at my bank again. In fact, accompanied with the ease of my debit card, I am able to operate on...
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I have mentioned my affinity for coffee in past blogs. Some prefer to call it a caffeine addiction, but for me it is not that. I love coffee — the smell, the taste, the warmth (or the coldness of an iced coffee on a rare occasion), the smoothness, even the color. As you can imagine,...
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Trying to save a few dollars? Yeah, you and everyone else. The question is: how do you go out and spend time with friends without spending your last dime? The good news is that you can do this without changing your lifestyle too much. Who knows? You may even find an interest that you...
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Finding out later in the week that you could have saved 20 cents on the gallon of milk you bought on Monday can be a real bummer. That money that you can save is not just for milk but for everything you need to stock your apartment. Just remember that the 20 cents you...
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Everyone needs a place to unwind in a peaceful environment and what better of a place than your bedroom. Our room is off limits to our children. There are no toys allowed and they have to ask before they can come in. Additionally, we have always been firm believers in the...
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Paying rent, school, heat, and car loan and insurance can take up a bit of my cash each month, but I was hanging out with my roommate the other night and we came up with some pretty clever birthday gift ideas that wouldn’t cut too bad into our budgets. (This is going to be...
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I love to eat. I just can’t help it. But with my love for food and drink comes a few not-so-loved things. One thing is weight. I like to think I eat relatively healthy, but I still need to make time for some daily Dance Dance Revolution because of that...
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If you’re in the boat with most people around the country these days, you are looking for any and every way to save money. Home decorating may be one of the last things that you think of as an essential, but studies show that being in a relaxing, cozy environment can reduce stress...
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Being a college student and living on my own is hard at points! Don’t get me wrong, I definitely would not give up my independence to move back into my mom’s house (save some moolah!). I love you mom, but no. I think one of the hardest things to do is squeeze school supplies...
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You wouldn’t buy a car without test driving it would you?  What about buying a dog without playing with it first to see if they would be a good fit with your family?  If you wouldn’t make these decisions without asking questions, then it makes sense not to jump into an apartment without asking...
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