This is the first post of what will become an ongoing series. Every Tuesday we provide you with a helpful tip to help you save money, get organized, or otherwise try to improve your day. Today’s tip: Use cold water to do your laundry.
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Utility/Home
Deciding to spend money on home improvements can be nerve wracking to say the least. Even more nerve wracking is figuring out who to hire to do the work to insure that you get the most for your money. There are a plethora of nightmare stories out there about people who are left high and dry, the [...]
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April is Fair Housing Month, a campaign brought to you by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA). The goal is to educate the public and housing providers about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. We’d like to do our part by posting a [...]
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April is Fair Housing Month, a campaign brought to you by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA). The goal is to educate the public and housing providers about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. We’d like to do our part by posting a [...]
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The following is a guest post by Rachel from TopHomeAlarms.com. These days it seems like we’re all making budget cuts here and there, only allowing for small concessions, basically trying to trim the spending fat wherever we can. While having an ever-conscious understanding of your finances and a willingness to control spending are definitely admirable [...]
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Every month ACCC holds a poll question over atConsumerCredit.com. In January we asked: Who handles the finances in your household? Here’s what we found out… Nearly 80 percent of women in relationships bear the responsibility of managing household finances – often with little help from their significant others.
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It’s rare to find a person who hasn’t dealt with roommates at some point. College students, young professionals, single adults, etc. Housing is the largest expense that you have in life, so many people need to lessen the load by sharing a living space and, inevitably, the bills that go along with it. Cable and [...]
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We’ve all heard it; mortgage interest rates are historically low. But what does that mean for you? Well, if you’re at a point in your life where you’re thinking about home ownership then now is a great time to buy. But what if you already own a home? Don’t feel left out! You can also take advantage of [...]
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Many of us may have made financial New Year’s resolutions whether it be to save more, spend less, pay off debts, start an emergency fund, save for retirement, etc. National Cut Your Energy Costs Day 2013, January 10, is a great way to kick off saving on your energy bills to reach your financial goals.
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In light of our newest poll about financial goals for 2013 I have been thinking about what I would like to achieve in the upcoming year. As I have only been out of college for a few years paying off my student loans is obviously something I am diligently working towards. I am also working [...]
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