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Family financeWith Father’s Day just day just a few days away, it is time to scramble up some plans to make him feel special. Here are some ways to easy ways to treat your dad without spending a fortune! Spend the day doing his favorite outdoor activities – Put that messy garage to use and find […]
According to Money Magazine, “Air conditioning accounts for nearly 60% of Americans’ summer electric bills.” With these easy tips, save your money and keep cool during the upcoming summer months! Act cooler – Close your blinds on the sunny days to keep the sun and heat out. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, every degree […]
Last week we mentioned that restaurants are use inventive marketing and aggressive selling strategies to try and get their guests to spend more money. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t great deals out there, but to stick with your food budget, you need to weed through the slick promotions. Here are two other strategic techniques […]
The food industry has become extremely competitive in the United States over the past 50 years. Before the 1960’s there wasn’t much competition, but as years have gone by, there has become an overwhelming number of dining options introduced in the market. With this high competition, successful restaurants must market themselves to both attract customers […]
Last week we mentioned that there were six main financial benefits of tying the knot with your sweetie. Here is the last set of financial perks you could gain! Auto Insurance – With a proper and qualified agent, you could gain discounts almost immediately after the wedding. The opportunities for discounts for responsible married drivers […]
Everyone knows that by getting married they can increase their financial opportunities, but there are six great perks to getting hitched that involve other aspects of life other than increasing your wallet size. Here are our choices for the top three benefits! Increase Financial Stability – It is extremely nice that after getting married you […]
As we move closer to summer and the temperatures begin to rise, there are many ways to save on air conditioning that are easy and convenient, but often overlooked. Turn off the air conditioning. This doesn’t mean that you have to suffer through the heat, but rather than paying for air conditioning, turn on a […]
Are you overwhelmed or confused about filing your taxes? Don’t fret – you still have time! And we have compiled a list of tax filing tips, along with irs.gov, for your use! Take these tips into consideration when filing your taxes this year: Consider filing electronically. If you file electronically and choose to have your […]
Consider these ideas when getting ready for the holidays! Buy in bulk. Instead of buying lots of expensive gift bags, buy a package of plain, colored paper bags and save money! For wrapping paper, try to find deals like buy one roll of paper and get another free. Also, reusing bags is always a great […]
If you are tired of paying for expensive medications, you could probably benefit from the prescription savings that many pharmacies offer. Besides just asking your doctor if the medicine comes in generic form, there is another action you can take in order to save! As Clark Howard discussed yesterday on HLN, many stores offer $4 […]