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Amy Livingston is a freelance writer who can actually answer yes to the question, "And from that you make a living?" She has written about personal finance and shopping strategies for a variety of publications, including ConsumerSearch.com, ShopSmart.com, and the Dollar Stretcher newsletter. She also maintains a personal blog, Ecofrugal Living, on ways to save money and live green at the same time.
An engagement ring for your partner is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make — and definitely one of the most stressful. Although the love of your life probably isn’t going to reject your proposal just because of the…
So, you’ve decided to take the big step and propose to your sweetheart. Congratulations! It’s an exciting moment, but it’s also a nerve-wracking one. Right now, your mind is probably teeming with questions: What’s the most romantic way to propose?…
Owning a car can be a pain sometimes. When you’ve paid your fourth repair bill in a single month, or when you’re waiting for an hour at the DMV to renew your auto registration, you might start to fantasize about…
If your house looks anything like mine, you’ve got a lot of unused stuff lurking in your closets, basement, and attic. Old furniture, tools you haven’t used in years, still-working electronic gadgets that have been supplanted by newer ones, equipment…
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When you shop online, you run a risk of exposing your credit card number to hackers. Fortunately, your credit card protects you from having to pay for false charges if this happens, but it’s still a big hassle. It can…
When the Robinsons decided to refinance their mortgage, a local bank offered them a tempting deal with low payments they could easily afford. However, the smooth-talking bank representative glossed over the fact that the loan included a balloon payment that would…
You scroll through your e-mail inbox in disgust. Once again, it’s full of spam. Lately, it seems, you’re getting so many of these fake e-mail messages that you can barely find the few real ones. Unwanted commercial email, messages, and robocalls – better…
For much of the past decade, interest rates have been at historic lows. Interest rates set by most lenders tend to go up and down based on the federal funds target rate, or the rate at which banks can borrow…
Picture this: One day, you’re going through your mail, and you find a summons for jury duty. The funny thing is, it’s not for you; it’s for your child, who’s only 8 years old. It must be some kind of…
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