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How to Implement the Envelope System

By Bethany Owens

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Debit cards are often sold as a safe alternative to using cash only, but in reality they can bust your budget as easily as a credit card can. If you constantly find yourself over spending, learn how you can implement the envelope system into ... more »

How to improve your fuel efficiency and save money on gas

By onederland

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With the high price of gas these days, one of the best ways to save money is to save gas. We've all heard the advice on how to improve our driving habits in order to save gas: don't exceed the speed limit, no jackrabbit starts or heavy braking. ... more »

How to Increase Your Net Worth

By Cecily K

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In order to establish wealth, you must determine and continuously increase your net worth. Your net worth reveals how well or poorly you are handling your money. After you have gathered all of your financial statements and determined your net ... more »

How to Insulate Your Home with Leaves and Save Money on Heating

By Limowreck

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As the leaves begin to fall, do you worry about home heating costs? Put those leaves to good use as additional insulation! Leaves can serve as a fantastic insulator for basements and crawlspace drafts. It's an old New England tradition and it ... more »

How to Keep Good/Excellent Credit

By Danny M

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With the economy in a slump, keeping credit above dangerous waters is getting more and more difficult as the months progress. This article is for the ones who have decent or good credit- I will write an article about going from bad credit to ... more »

How to Keep Money In Your Pocket - Financial Issues

By Tonig

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When it comes to financial issues it may seam overwhelming or you do not understand something so you do not pursue it. This is not the time to miss out on ideas to save money. Here are some suggestions to understand and save money on your ... more »

How to Keep the Money in Your Bank Accounts Safe

By Gardengates

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I have to admit to not knowing that state governments regularly trawl bank accounts, deposit boxes and even stocks and sweep up those that have not had activity on them for a long period of time. So, I'm passing this on to you -- in case you ... more »

How to Keep Track Of Your Finances

By duncan411

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When saving money or spending it, you want to know how much you have at all times. If you spend more than you have it will put you in debt. Here are some ways to prevent that... more »

How to Keep Your Energy Bill Down This Winter - Unconventionally

By GreenMomma

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This year's Farmers Almanac is predicting a very cold winter. Here's what you can do to stay warm while keeping your energy bill down... more »

How to Kill Some Time and Make Money

By KatieDean

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Have a lot of extra time? Well, why not use it to make some extra money!.. more »

How to Know FDIC Insurance Limits

By Thims

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With all this financial turmoil happening in the U.S. economy many people are wondering what would happened to their money if their bank fails. Want to know if your funds are protected? Here's how..... more »

How to Know What to Buy at the Dollar Store

By QABumper

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Dollar stores or thrift stores are popping up all over the U.S., and millions people prefer to shop at these stores. You can buy any item for a dollar, from household supplies, to school supplies, to almost anything you usually buy at other ... more »

How to know you have a great credit score.

By chihova1

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This is the range in which you have a great credit score> you will have the benefit of getting the lowest interst rates... more »

How to legally get a lot of free stuff - anything from free TV’s to free pets.

By PCWiz

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A lot of my friends keep asking me how I can afford some of the things I have in these tough times. Just today I added another laptop to my collection, a laptop that was in great shape, and that would have cost me close to $600 at my local Best ... more »

How to legally get cable internet at half the price!

By buitenstaander

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You're reviewing your bills and find that you're paying a lot for cable internet. If only there was a way to get fast internet for a low price! Luckily, there is a way to get this accomplished!.. more »

How to Let Your Grocery Store Help You Save Money on Food

By *Julie Mayfield

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In today's world of rising food prices, the grocery store hardly seems like a likely partner when it comes to keeping your budget in check. But by following this plan you can turn your local grocery store into the best friend your grocery bill ... more »

How to Live Frugally without Being Called Cheap

By GreenMomma

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Being frugal doesn't mean you have to be cheap. Too often the two do go hand and hand but that's only because the person lacks creativity or just doesn't care. Here's how to save your money and live well doing it!.. more »

How to Live Graciously On A Budget

By oneloved

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*I give credit to my wonderful mother for co-writing this article with me for our local MOPS newsletter* Much of living on a budget has to do with our attitudes. Most of the gadgets and prepared foods we use and take for granted were not here ... more »

How to Live Life With Limited Money

By Colette French

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In today's society where so many people feel the need and pressure to keep up with the Joneses, the Smiths and the Carters, it can be very easy to find yourself thinking that you need to make a great deal of money in order to live from day to ... more »

How to Live on a Budget and Like It

By rumblebug

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These days almost everyone is trying to live on a budget. Managing your money doesn't have to be painful, it can actually be fun. Watching your savings grow can provide a sense of accomplishment while giving yourself some spending room will ... more »

How to Live Thrifty But Not Look Like It

By MrsRBJ4Life

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With our economy in such turmoil, just putting food on the table and taking care of the bare necessities is an everyday challenge. Being thrifty is no longer a choice, for most of us it's a must. Thrifty no longer has a negative connotation, it ... more »

How to live well on less

By fooshenip

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With the cost of living at an all time high, people are now on budgets to make life easier. Many have to give up luxuries they are use to. Here are some things you can do to keep up appearances of a well lived life... more »

How to look for good bargains in your area

By listenhere101

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Do you feel like, everyone around you is getting a bargains for anything from furniture to clothing. Here is how to pay less for name brand items... more »

How to lose money by buying in bulk

By librarylady

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When most people hear the names of Costco, Smart&Final or Sam’s Club, they envision large savings on bulk items. Mostly this is true…these establishments are life savers for commercial shopping and large families but unfortunately the ... more »

How to Lose Weight, Save Money, and Travel

By HeleneCanuck

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Anybody who says it's easy to lose weight by following a few simple steps is lying to you: pick up your skirts and run for your life. Having said that, I have a commission to help somebody lose weight, save money, and travel, too... more »

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