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How to Improve the Sound of Your Stereo System for Less Than $100

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Experimentation and free or inexpensive adjustments to your equipment can make a big difference in the sound quality of your stereo system - sometimes more than buying expensive equipment. Try these tweaks and see if your system sounds better... more »

How to Maintain a Budget Using Excel

By MidniteWriter

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Do you have more month left than money? Do you think having a budget will be more of a prison sentence than an offer of freedom? Do you want more success in money handling? Relax! Help is on the way. An Excel "budget" worksheet can be used in ... more »

How to Make the Most Money From Your Garage Sale

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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Garage sales are a lot of work. No one wants to spend every spare minute for a week or two digging through closets and getting up before dawn on a precious weekend just to have enough profit to order a couple of pizzas for dinner at the end of a ... more »

How to Manage Energy Bills

By Heide Braley

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There are lots of ways to help save a few pennies here and there by managing how you spend your energy mostly by conserving. There is nothing like a slowing economy to force us to stop wasting! By changing our habits on a daily basis, we can ... more »

How to obtain "Free" things through the internet

By Chris Feeney

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You see them all the time, those pop-up windows that offer free iPods, PS3 or XBox game systems, and a wide variety of other things. Well it's time to learn just how to get those items for free, or with maybe a small investment of cash to obtain ... more »

How to Purchase Discounted Products Directly From the Manufacturer

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Purchasing seconds and blemished, refurbished, or discontinued items directly from the manufacturer is often a great way to get deep discounts on products that are perfectly functional, but never make it to retail stores because of minor ... more »

How to Recycle Candy Tins

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Candy and mints often come in small metal tins with hinged lids and pop-tops. Some are round, others square or rectangular, most small enough to tuck in a pocket or purse. When empty, these tins seem too worthwhile to drop into the trash, but are ... more »

How to Recycle Metal Jar Lids

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Glass jars are easy to recycle and reuse around the house. They are made to last, but every now and then one breaks. If you break a glass jar and find yourself throwing away the metal lid with the broken glass, think again. The lids of glass jars ... more »

How to save 50% on your electric bill

By mrmojo

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When your computer /stereo /tv/equipment is plugged in but turned off it goes into standby mode, this means it is still using electricity.this is whats called a power leak ... more »

How to Save Money And Watch It Grow

By thebigandy

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Want to have extra money for that Vacation or new car? here are a few helpful tips on getting there faster... more »

How to Save Money Today

By smilesatme1

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The word saving money is not funny. It takes everybody's courage to say alright. But how can you save money today? Here's the safest way to live happy and save money:.. more »

How to See New Movies On Your Computer For Free

By dalady

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Watch NEW movies on your computer! Rad, right? I know. Some are still in theaters, some are new releases ... Check it out... more »

How to Survive an Economic Recession

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Economic recession is a fact of life, part of the ebb and flow of the economy. There are times of great economic growth, times of little change, and periods where the economy draws back, or recedes. Times of economic recession do not have to be ... more »

How to Use Pantyhose in the Garden

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Dollmaker Madame Alexander conceived of the idea of pantyhose in 1950. By 1959, pantyhose were being mass produced by Glen Raven Mills. Shortly thereafter we began wondering what to do with the hose after a run or snag rendered them unwearable. ... more »

How to Use Waterborne Stains and Paints to Finish Furniture

By Heatheray

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Finishing your own furniture is not only a fun way to express yourself; it's also a great way to save some money! Salvage that amazing flea market or rummage sale find. Or instead of replacing your current furniture, freshen it up with a fresh ... more »

How to Become a Millionaire

By smilesatme1

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How to become a millionaire? I am not rich nor a millionaire so I want to know how you will become a millionaire. Do you believe anyone has the ability to become a millionaire? Or do I need a lot of lucks and obstacles to get there? But when?.. more »

How to Find Books at Thrifty Prices

By Kristina

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Purchasing books can be expensive without comparing book prices, careful spending, or patience. Whether you love to read books or you enjoy them as gifts, book buying doesn't have to be costly. There are numerous ways to buy books without ... more »

How to Use Coupons for Shopping

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Depending on the size of your family, a considerable part of your budget may go toward groceries and products from drug stores. Rather than paying the full price for products when you are shopping, you can use coupons to reduce your total cost. ... more »

How to Use Plastic Grocery Bags Around the House

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Plastic grocery bags came on the scene in 1955. Today, four of every five grocery bags are plastic, creating the need for recycling programs at the supermarkets as well as other uses for the bags at home. The following list gives you several ways ... more »

How to : Summer Energy Saving Solutions

By jgsmom

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Use this guide to save energy this summer... more »

How to Buy A Discounted Designer Watch On Sale And Save Money

By MIHealthCoach

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A watch is the most useful thing we own, and the price it costs for a good one can be pretty high. If you know how to get a great deal on a watch it makes buying one a lot more fun... more »

How to Buy a JVC Camcorder

By eHow Electronics Editor

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So you have your heart set on a JVC camcorder? It’s good that you’ve found a brand you can trust, but not all JVC camcorders are created equally. Use these steps as your buyer’s guide to purchasing a JVC camcorder... more »

How to buy food on a budget

By vicka1

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Feeding a family on a budget can be challenging. However, by following several simple guidelines you can significantly cut your food budget while providing an healthy and tasty meals... more »

How to Create a Food Budget

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Making a budget for yourself or family is a great way to provide accountability for where each dollar is going every month. Because food is an everyday necessity, you should draw up a separate budget for it... more »

How to Find a Bargain at a Postal Service Auction

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Auctions of any kind are a hit or miss proposition where you can find nothing or real treasures. US Postal Service auctions are really interesting because they auction off anything that couldn't be delivered through the mail which can include ... more »

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