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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.
When a loved one has just passed, it seems heartless to think about money. Unfortunately, with the average cost of a funeral at $7,000, according to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), it’s something everyone should consider. In fact, that…
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On a cold January day, a single mother huddles on the couch with her two children, a blanket wrapped around them for warmth. The temperature in the apartment is set at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. She’d like to turn up the…
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Suppose you’ve got a leaky toilet in your bathroom. After trying without success to repair it yourself, you call a plumber who gets the job done in an hour. Normally, this would leave you with a hefty bill to pay – anywhere from…
If you’re like most Americans – about 70%, according to a 2017 Gallup poll – you’re not that happy with your current job. Maybe you’ve fantasized about quitting to do something more satisfying, like starting a small business or becoming a stay-at-home…
Have you ever heard the expression, “Like a kid in a candy store”? That’s exactly how I feel in a bookstore. The sight of all those beautiful new books, glossy-covered and filled with words waiting for me to read them,…
It’s a weekday afternoon, and you’re dropping off your car at the mechanic — again. Lately, it seems to spend a lot more time in the shop than it used to. Looking back at all the money you’ve spent on…
Early in his term, President Joe Biden announced his support for an idea lawmakers on the left had been pushing for years: increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. Proponents assert the current hourly rate of $7.25 is…
You can save a lot of money shopping secondhand at thrift stores, yard sales, eBay, and Craigslist. In fact, there are some things you should always shop secondhand if you can, such as books and clothes. But there’s a flip…
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