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Many parents admit that packing lunches is one of the more challenging tasks of raising school-aged children. After all, it’s relentless, right? Kids need lunches every single day school is session. There’s a lot of pressure in packing lunches, in no small part because how we feed kids is an emotionally charged topic with a […]
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Most of us learned in childhood that summer means vacation! A lot of us cherish our memories of loading into the back of our parents’ cars and setting off to visit family, hit up an amusement park, or go to the beach. Once more, it’s summer, and the desire to throw our stuff in the […]
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Summer is kicking off at a time when inflation is near 40-year highs. Families are feeling the pinch at the gas pump, at the grocery store, and when they open their utility bills. Summer is wonderful, of course, but for many of us, summer is already a time of high electric bills. In some areas […]
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Everyone loves entertainment, but from meeting friends for dinner to a night at the theater, entertainment costs can add up quickly. The average American household spends $2,564 on entertainment each year. When you get serious about saving, slashing discretionary spending like entertainment costs is a great first step. But does that mean saying goodbye to fun? Absolutely […]
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First impressions are important. We all make assumptions based on our first impressions of anything we see, even homes. If you’re trying to sell your home, having a good-looking exterior is crucial, as it provides an eye-catching snapshot of what your home is like that can lure in potential buyers. Even if you aren’t trying […]
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Furniture is expensive! In fact, just buying the essential pieces for a one-bedroom apartment can cost $3,500 or more! Add in some decorative items and extra pieces of furniture like ottomans or side tables and suddenly, the total price tag can climb as high as $7,600. Even at big-box and discount retailers, basic pieces can […]
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The turning of the calendar into a new year gives many people the illusion of a fresh start. When the new year comes, they are going to eat better, exercise more, be kinder, and manage their money better. If these people are anything like me, these resolutions don’t always last through January! However, financial resolutions […]
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In today’s world, having a credit history is incredibly important. Some people believe that never having credit means that they are doing the right thing, but having no credit history can make you look as bad as someone with bad credit because creditors have no idea what kind of borrower you will be. Credit histories […]
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Halloween costumes have changed a lot over my lifetime. Remember the particular smell of the plastic masks that came with the costumes our parents grabbed for a few bucks at the pharmacy or big-box store? Now, the stores are overrun with intricate, adorable costumes that also carry really high price tags. And that’s before you […]
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The end of summer means that the kids are back in school, the temperature starts falling, and the end-of-year onslaught of holidays is on the horizon. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s are all welcome respites from the day-to-day grind of life, and most people look forward to them. After all, little kids look […]