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Used Washer

Buying Used Washers and DryersThis is a page about buying used washers and dryers. Replacing a worn out or broken washer or dryer can be less costly if you shop for a good used appliance rather than a pricey new model.

 

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Using Credit UnionsThis is a page about using credit unions. Credit unions are member owned and governed by elected board members. Often membership is limited by employers.

 

Shirts on Sale

Tips for Price MatchingThis is a page about tips for price matching. By shopping with merchants that have a price matching policy you can save time and money.

 

Couple worries About their Personal Debt

Collecting on a Personal Debt?This page is about collecting on a personal debt. When someone owes you money it can be very hard to collect even with legal action.

 

Shredded Privacy

Protecting Personal InformationThis is a page about protecting personal information. Protecting your personal information is critical to reducing the risk of identity theft. By implementing a few simple practices you can help combat this escalating crime.

 

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Medical Assistance for Someone on a Fixed Income?I need to have cataract surgery. My insurance does not cover all of it. Are there resourses to help cover the portions not paid bu my insurance? I'm on a fixed income.

 

Couple Working on Household Expenses

Saving Money on Household ExpensesThis page is about saving money on household expenses. When you look at your budget closely, there are usually ways to save money on your cost of living.

 

Currency Exchange

Exchange Rate Tips and Converting Currency?This page is about exchange rate tips and converting currency. When traveling abroad, it pays to study the best method of converting your money in the countries you are visiting.

 

Credit Report

Using Free Credit ReportsThis page is about using free credit reports. There are ways to keep track of your credit score and reporting without having to pay for this service.

 

Mom Working From Home

Money Making Tips for Stay at Home MomsThis page is about money making tips for stay at home moms. Being able to be at home and raise children can make it difficult to pay all the bills without supplemental income.

 

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Mvelopes Budgeting System Reviews?This is a page about Mvelopes system reviews. Mvelopes is a home budgeting system that is based on the old envelope method of home finance where you stashed your money into different envelopes to last until the next pay period.

 

A couple working on their household budget.

Reducing Your Household BudgetThis is a page about reducing your household budget. It is important to budget for your household at all times, but it is especially vital during lean financial times. Reviewing your budget and finding places to eliminate or decrease outgoing funds will greatly help bring it into balance.

 

A high school graduate holding a sign that says hire me.

Getting a Job With a High School Diploma?This page is about getting a job with a high school diploma. You may limit your employment opportunities with just a high school education, but your experience and perseverance can help you find a good position.

 

A couple trying out a new mattress in a furniture store.

Buying a MattressThis page is about buying a mattress. Locating the most comfortable mattress at the best price will help you have a good night's sleep.

 

Credit Score

Understanding Your Credit ScoreThis page is about understanding your credit score. When you know what your credit score means, it can help you determine how best to conduct your borrowing.

 

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Saving Money With Reward ProgramsThis page is about saving money with reward programs. Before signing up, you need to discover how a rewards program will benefit you.

 

Auto Insurance Form.

Auto Insurance Basics?Understanding the basics of auto insurance allows you to choose a policy that fits your needs. This page is about car insurance coverage basics.

 

Flowers on a grave.

Financial Responsibility for Funeral CostsThis page is about financial responsibility for funeral costs. Planning for your funeral expenses helps reduce the stress on your loved ones in their time of grief.

 

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Free CPR and First Aid Certificates?Anyone know where my young mentoree can obtain free CPR and First Aid certificates? She needs them to work in a daycare center. We are located in the Washington, D.C. area. I have tried the Red Cross and AHA.

 

Mortgage Paperwork

Getting a Mortgage With Bad Credit?This page is about getting a mortgage with bad credit. When you have had trouble paying your bills on time it can be difficult to buy a home.

 

Medicare enrollment Form

Choosing Medicare Supp. InsuranceThis page is about choosing medicare supplemental insurance. Determining the most cost-effective secondary insurance to be used with medicare can be confusing.

 

Senior Woman eating lunch after shopping

Saving Money as a Senior CitizenThis is a page about saving money as a senior citizen. Many senior citizens live on fixed incomes making it hard to deal with continual cost escalation.

 

Perm Rollers

Saving Money on a PermThis page is about saving money on a perm. Doing a permanent at home can save you money or there are ways to create a temporary perm look.

 

Gifted Money

Paying Taxes on Gifted Money?This is a page about paying taxes on gifted money. The tax burden on gifted money is determined by Federal tax law.

 

A woman living in Paris standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Health Insurance When Living Abroad?This is a page about health insurance when living abroad. If you plan on retiring abroad or living there for an extended period of time, you will want to secure health insurance specifically designed for this situation.

 

A young boy in an In-Home Daycare.

Starting an In-Home Daycare?This page is about starting an in-home daycare. Having a child care service in your home requires proper business licenses and permits, as well as, safe and secure facilities.

 

College loan paperwork.

Paying for College?This page is about paying for college. The cost of a college education keeps going up. With planning you can determine the best way to afford the education you need.

 

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Cost of a Toilet Running 24/7?We have a old toilet and sometimes the handle gets stuck. I was wondering what this is costing us in water if it ran for 24 hours?

 

A woman working a second job at a gift store.

Second Job Ideas?This is a page about second job ideas. Financial constraints may at time require you to get a second job.

 

Social Security Card

Filing for Social SecurityThis page is about filing for social security. Whether you apply online or in person there are some things to understand when planning to receive social security payments.

 

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Saving Money on Household CleanersThis page is about saving money on household cleaners. Whether you make your own or use less expensive products, there are ways to reduce the cost of cleaning supplies.

 

Frugal Living

Frugal Living Advice for Young Adults?This is a page about frugal living advice for young adults. When you first move out on your own, money is often pretty tight.

 

Peppermint Oil

Buying Peppermint Oil?This page is about buying peppermint oil. Peppermint oil has culinary uses, can be used for pest control and also has some health benefits, like helping settle an upset stomach.

 

Entertainment Book Website

Saving Money With an Entertainment BookThis page is about saving money with an entertainment book. Available for most major metropolitan areas, these coupon books can give you more for your money.

 

Social Security Card

Investing Social Security Income?This is a page about investing Social Security income. Many retirees have to look for ways to increase their retirement funds and cash flow.

 

Garbage Bag

Saving Money on Garbage BagsThis page is about saving money on garbage bags. There are a number of ways to save on these bags and reduce the bulk of your garbage.

 

Credit Card

Credit Card Rewards TipsThis page contains credit card rewards tips. Make sure you get all available benefits from your credit account.

 

A woman speaking to a clerk at the grocery store.

Grocery Shopping TipsThere are many ways to save time and money when tackling your household shopping. This page contains grocery shopping tips.

 

A girlfriend and boyfriend struggling to pay bills.

Sharing Living Expenses With Boy/GirlfriendThis page is about sharing living expenses with boyfriend. When living with a partner it is important to have a clear understanding of how the household costs are divided.

 

A woman looking at Medicare paperwork.

Medicare Part B Coverage Advice?This is a page about Medicare Part B coverage advice. Medicare part B covers a variety of outpatient services, doctor visits, supplies, and other costs. Understanding the types of things covered by the different parts of Medicare can help save you money.

 

Medical Insurance Documents

How Long Should You Save Documents?This is a page about how long should you save medical insurance documents. Many documents, such as insurance paperwork, should be saved for a period of time to ensure that they are available if needed.

 

ING Direct Reviews

ING Direct ReviewsThis is a page about ING Direct reviews. ING Direct is a leading on-line back offering checking and savings accounts.

 

A woman holding a piggy bank.

What Are You Doing to Pinch Pennies?This page is about what are you doing to pinch pennies. There are many ways to be frugal with your money.

 

Credit Report

Providing Information to a Credit Bureau?This is a page about providing information to a credit bureau. With the concern for privacy of personal information, an individual may have concerns if asked to supply information to a credit bureau.

 

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Blocking Calls on a Cell PhoneThis is a page about blocking calls on a cell phone. Getting unwanted or repeat wrong numbers on your cell phone can be very annoying, especially if you don't have unlimited minutes on your plan.

 

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Saving Money on WineThis page is about saving money on wine. Enjoying fine wine does not have to be expensive.

 

Tax Tips

Tax TipsThis page contains tax tips. Being prepared to get your taxes done correctly before the deadline is the goal.

 

A woman adjust her heat thermostat to save money.

Tips for Living on Just Social Security?This is a page about tips for living on just Social Security. Trying to live on Social Security alone can be very challenging.

 

Ileostomy Supplies

Saving Money on Ileostomy Supplies?This is a page about saving money on ileostomy supplies. Specialized medical supplies can be quite expensive.

 

Air Courier

Becoming an Air Courier?This page is about becoming an air courier. Providing a delivery service may be a way to save on travel expenses.

 

using a credit card

Credit Card Tips and TricksThis page contains credit card tips and tricks. When using a credit card, there are a number of important things to keep in mind.

 

Sylvan Learning Center Coupons

Sylvan Learning Center Coupons?This page is about Sylvan learning center coupons. It's always helps to save money on education.

 

child support paperwork

Siblings Accountable for Child Support?This page is about are siblings accountable for back child support? Recovering past due child support can improve children's lives today.

 

A woman working from home.

Finding Legitimate Work From Home JobsThis is a page about finding legitimate work from home jobs. Working from home is rewarding but requires discipline, organization and finding just the right opportunity.

 

patchwork quilt

Hiring Someone to Make a Quilt?This page is about hiring someone to make a quilt. For a very time consuming project, it's important to determine the final price before someone starts to make a quilt for you.

 

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Getting Dental Work w/o InsuranceFor the many people without dental insurance, there are sometimes affordable ways to get the needed work done. This is a page about getting dental work done without insurance.

 

Paying Off a Loan Quickly

Paying Off a Loan QuicklyThis page is about paying off a loan quickly. The sooner you pay off that loan, the less interest you will pay.

 

Woman at Supermarket

Organizing a Shopping TripThis page is about organizing a shopping trip. Time and money can be saved by planning your shopping outing.

 

Two kids at an amusement park.

Budgeting for Something FunThis page is about budgeting for something fun. Finding money to put aside for entertainment isn't always easy.

 

Home Equity Line of Credit Advice

Home Equity Line of Credit AdviceThis page contains home equity line of credit advise. When planning a remodel or in need of some extra funds, you may want to consider a loan on your home equity.

 

Bill folder for medical expenses.

Tracking Medical ExpensesThis is a page about tracking medical expenses. Tracking your medical expenses is part of preparing for tax season.

 

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Taxes and Savings Bond Interest?We purchased savings bonds for our children when they were young to use for education, but they did not mature enough until children were out of college.

 

Teen girl holding a pink piggy bank.

Teaching Teens to Save MoneyLearning to manage money is important for all young people to know. This page is about teaching teens to save money.

 

A paper bag full of groceries

Stocking Up on GroceriesThis page is about stocking up on groceries. Reducing your trips to the grocery store can be accomplished if you buy lots of what you use.

 

Asking for a Raise

Asking for a RaiseThis page is about asking for a raise. Finding the opportunity to request a pay increase can be a challenge.

 

Avoiding Financial Scams

Avoiding Financial ScamsThis page is about avoiding financial scams. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

 

Paying Off a Loan

Paying Off a LoanThis is a page about paying off a loan. Paying off a loan may not seem like much fun, but there are some tips that can help make it easier and possibly quicker.

 

Paying Off a Payday Loan

Paying Off a Payday Loan?This is a page about paying off a payday loan. While financial problems may make a payday loan seem like the best solution, they can be very difficult to repay, largely due to the very high interest rates.

 

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Using a Flexible Spending AccountThis is a page about using a flexible spending account. Flexible spending accounts are intended to help cover medical costs throughout the year.

 

Woman Making Long Distance Phone Call

Saving Money on Long DistanceThis page is about saving money on long distance. It doesn't have to cost a lot to make calls out of your area.

 

Coaxial Cable TV

Getting Rid of Cable TVThis is a page about getting rid of cable TV. Fed up with the rising cost of cable, but reluctant to have no easy access to your shows can create a quandary.

 

Saving Money on Moving Boxes

Saving Money on Moving BoxesThis page is about saving money on moving boxes. With a little work, collecting boxes for moving doesn't have to cost you.

 

Sales Flyers

Keeping Track of SalesThis page is about keeping track of sales. It can be a challenge to remember which store has the products you need on sale.

 

Caring Doctor

Saving Money on Medical CareThis is a page about saving money on medical care. The cost of medical care is skyrocketing every year.

 

Saving Money on Candles

Saving Money on CandlesThis page is about saving money on candles. If you know where to buy them, these wonderful lights don't have to be expensive.

 

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Grants to Pay Taxes for Seniors?Last year we were forced to retire from our business and were left with approximately $9000 in business taxes and about $7000 in bills. My husband is 73 and fighting cancer. I am 71.

 

Credit history document.

Getting a Loan With Bad Credit?This is a page about getting a loan with bad credit. Once you have had difficulties leading to a bad credit rating it can be difficult to get a loan.

 

A light rail train.

Saving Money on Public TransportationThis is a page about saving money on public transportation. The cost of public transportation like everything else continues to rise.

 

Photo of a prescription pad and stethoscope.

COBRA Health Insurance AdviceThis is a page about COBRA health insurance advice. COBRA allows some former employees, retirees, and others to temporarily continue their health insurance coverage.

 

Refinancing Your Home

Refinancing Your HomeThis is a page about refinancing your home. There are a number of reasons homeowners consider refinancing.

 

Getting a Student Loan

Getting a Student Loan?This is a page about getting a student loan. For many students the only way they can afford the high cost of education is to get a loan.

 

Photo of a TV remote control.

Saving Money on Your Cable BillThis is a page about saving money on your cable bill. Cable TV service is a commonplace, but expensive part of many household budgets.

 

Fixing Bad Credit

Fixing Bad Credit?This page is about fixing bad credit. Living beyond your means or falling behind on your bills can make you a poor credit risk to lenders.

 

What is a Good Credit Score?

What is a Good Credit Score?This page is about what is a good credit score? Knowing how to evaluate your credit score before applying for a loan, can be helpful in securing credit.

 

Saving Money on a Bicycle

Saving Money on a Bicycle?This page is about saving money on a bicycle. Whether buying a bike or maintaining one you have, there are ways to save.

 

A two story apartment complex.

Saving Money on an ApartmentThis page is about saving money on an apartment. Finding an inexpensive apartment and keeping the costs down can be a challenge.

 

Veterans Benefits

Making the Most of Your Veterans BenefitsThis page is about making the most of your veteran's benefits. Being well informed about the different services and specials available for veterans, helps you get what you need.

 

A girl college student with a credit card.

Financial Tips for College StudentsThis page is about financial tips for college students. With a credit card, it is important to learn to stay within your budget.

 

How to Avoid Overspending

How to Avoid OverspendingThis page is about how to avoid overspending. When shopping it is easy to forget the budget when you see somethings you really want.

 

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Saving Money on Your Phone BillThis page is about saving money on your phone bill. We all want to save on our utilities.

 

Kraft Roka Blue Cheese Spread

Buying Kraft Roka Blue Cheese SpreadThis page is about buying Kraft Roka Blue cheese spread. This well loved spread has been discontinued by Kraft and can no longer be found in store but you can still find it sometimes online.

 

Sticky note reminder to pay the rent.

Rent Assistance for a Low Income Family?This page is about rent assistance for a low income family. Depending on where you are located, there are programs available that can help pay the rent.

 

Estate Assignment Document

Liquidating an Estate?This page is about liquidating an estate. There are times in our lives when we must deal with other people's belongings.

 

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Living on a Fixed Income?This page is about living on a fixed income. Living comfortably within your means can be accomplished by being smart with your resources.

 

Receipt on Cash

Disposing of ReceiptsThis page is about disposing of receipts. Keeping your personal information secure is important.

 

Safety Deposit Box

Using a Safety Deposit Box?This page is about using a safety deposit box. A personal secure box in a bank vault is an excellent way to keep your valuables and important papers.

 

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