David Bakke
For anyone living a truly frugal life, the local dollar store is more than just a blip on the radar. For starters, they seem to carry every necessity imaginable. In fact, I recently heard of a dollar store in Texas that now sells beer and wine – a surprising addition for a store known for its off-brands and knickknacks. Still, it’s safe to say that the dollar store is a great place to shop and to save money.
Though I still frequent mine quite a bit, the excitement of thinking I could buy all of my essentials there eventually wore off, and I came to realize that there are, in fact, some things that you simply should not purchase at a discount store.
The earlier you begin investing, the better your payoff will be, so begin investing as soon as you can afford to do so.
As you’ve probably seen, many new products and services come with some sort of “free trial offer.” While I’m sure that there are a lot of these free trial offers on the market that are truly worth it, many (especially ones offered over the Internet for particular services) are traps that you should stay away from.
Well, the big game is just about upon us and I’m sure quite a few of you are planning on having a Super Bowl party at your house this year. I don’t know about you, but whenever I have a party, I always try to make a great impression on all of my guests while also trying to keep my costs in line. Sure, you could go all out and blow a ton of money if you’re entertaining friends and family, but why should you if you don’t have to? This is especially true if you haven’t saved up for 
This year, I’d like to purchase a home security system. I’m interested in a system with an alarm to 
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I think we can all agree on the fact that your credit score is one of the most important things in your financial life. I also think we all know about some of the more obvious effects that a bad credit score can have on your finances. First and foremost, if you have a bad credit score, you won’t qualify for the credit cards with the best rates. This can lead to an unending cycle of credit card debt and paying too much in interest. Second, a bad credit score will have a large impact on any kind of loan for which you might want to apply. Whether it is a mortgage, a personal loan or a business loan, the terms are just not going to be as favorable as they could be. 
I have been a small-business owner for approximately two years now. What a ride it’s been! The road to small-business ownership can be a rough and rocky one, but I can tell you that I have learned a great deal along the way. Here, I will share with you the top 7 habits that I have come to believe all new entrepreneurs should cultivate. There are 
Technology advances extremely quickly these days, and it’s difficult to keep up with it all. This is particularly true in the area of flat screen televisions. Before, you really only had the choice of a 
Although your Christmas shopping may be winding down, you may still be in the market for a 
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