What to Do If Your Wallet or Purse Is Lost or Stolen
One day I was walking down the street minding my own business when a kid ran toward me and grabbed my purse off my shoulder. I tried to hold on to it, but he shoved me off and jumped into…
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How to Remodel Your Kitchen on a Budget – Costs & Design Ideas
Remodeling a kitchen is a big – and expensive – project. According to HomeAdvisor, the average kitchen remodel costs $22,185, and a full-scale remodel with custom cabinets, granite counters, and high-end appliances can come to $30,000 or more. If you’re…
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How to Avoid and Protect Yourself From Online Dating & Romance Scams
When Candace first met Eric on an online dating site , he seemed like a dream come true. After a rough divorce the year before, she was thrilled to meet a man who shared her religion, interests, and love of…
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10 DIY Projects You Can Make Out of Free Wooden Shipping Pallets
One of the best ways to save on any home decorating project is to do it yourself, or DIY for short. DIYing cuts out the cost of labor for a project, which can be as much as 70% of the total. However,…
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9 Ways Microwave Cooking Can Save You Money
Think back to the last time you used a microwave oven. Maybe you were reheating some cold coffee or popping a bag of popcorn. Or maybe you were using it to “make dinner” by heating up something in a little…
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How to Avoid Frugal Fatigue by Splurging on These 12 Cheap Luxuries
When you’re trying to save money, it’s easy to make the mistake of being too strict with yourself. Like a person starting out on a new diet, you think you’re going to cut out every single treat and shed pounds…
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Save Money · Lifestyle · Green
How Repair Cafés & Fix-It Groups Can Save You Money and Avoid Waste
Suppose one morning, your coffee maker breaks. There are two things you can do: repair it or replace it. Unfortunately, the “repair” option isn’t always easy. You can try to fix the machine yourself, or ask a handy family member for…
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How to Buy Vegan and Herbivore Shoes, Clothing & Accessories
I first became a vegetarian during my college years. Personally, I gave up meat for ethical reasons – mostly because I thought factory farms were inhumane. The meat served in our dining hall wasn’t that good anyway, so giving it up was no…
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How Prescription Drug Discount Cards Can Save You Money at the Pharmacy
You’re going through your daily mail, sorting out the bills from the ads, when an envelope catches your eye. It claims in big letters that with the card inside, you can “SAVE UP TO 75%” on the cost of all…
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How to Simplify Your Life With Voluntary Simplicity – Benefits & Challenges
The middle class in America is defined largely by its dreams and ambitions. The Middle Class Task Force formed by the Obama administration found that people who call themselves middle-class generally share certain basic aspirations: owning a home and a…
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