Let’s face it: you want to save more money – everyone does – but when it’s painful, we often fall off the saving wagon. Before you attempt uncomfortable methods to increase your bank account, consider these effortless ideas first. Let Banks Pay You: Compare banks and only use high-yielding accounts. For savings, I use the...
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My husband and I celebrated our 8th anniversary this past weekend. We wanted to find something to do that was fun and special, but we had commitments spread out across the weekend that inhibited us from traveling too far. Sometimes it is fun to be a tad spontaneous so we decided to...
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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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Renewable energy is a major concern in everyday living. People are constantly debating how they can “go green” and live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. But breaking down the basics is often missed, so we’ve done it for you: Chances are that you have the opportunity to support the growth of some or many of these...
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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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I recently left my job waiting tables – for this reason and that. Many of my server friends had expressed how lucky I was to be getting out of the industry. My response was, “Don’t be too jealous, we are going to be STRAPPED! I foresee many backyard BBQ’s in our...
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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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Once a year my longtime BFF’s parents host a gigantic poker party. It’s a REALLY big deal. People go to great lengths to get on the list of invitees and must hold a certain standard to remain there. DON’T get too drunk and obnoxious, DON’T cancel without a replacement, and DON’T...
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Prior to moving into my first apartment I owned absolutely NOTHING. All I had to bring with me were my clothes, a few pieces of jewelry and my stereo, accompanied by an old box of tapes I liked to drag out every once in a while. I didn’t even have a bed....
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Here is yet another bum off the street that I picked up that just happens to be an apartment frequenter. Nicki (aka Bum) has some insightful thoughts on living with your boyfriend/girlfriend or a close friend. If you guys can think of any questions about rooming with peeps or with your love bug, please ask...
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