Negotiation, to some may sound like someone is “just being cheap”, but that is not true.  If you take a moment to think about how much things are marked up in today’s economy, you will not feel bad negotiating a price.
A prime example of negotiation would be buying a car.  Everyone knows what it is [...]

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When you are trying to cut items from your budget, the grocery store may not seem like a place that you can save a lot of money, but it is.  Below are a few tips on how you can save more at the store, and help build your nest egg.
Always shop with a list.  This [...]

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Although it is not as popular now as it once was, the art of bartering is making a comeback.  With the price of everything on the rise, people are looking for ways to get what they need for less.
So, what is bartering?  To barter simply means to trade a good or service for another good [...]

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If you have been working hard to save your hard earned dollars, you probably know how rewarding it feels to walk out of a store and pay half price for your items.  Or better yet, the joy that comes from looking at your electricity bill, and seeing that you have saved 25% by implementing your [...]

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A new year is beginning, and along with it comes new years resolutions.  Many people spend time at the end of each year trying to compile a list of things they will or will not do in the coming year.  While it is good to think about how you want to improve yourself and your [...]

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The choice of weather or not to have credit cards is a big one all in itself, but if you do use credit cards regularly there are some things you should do to keep your credit in good shape.
1.  The most important thing to do with any credit card is to pay on time.  When [...]

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As we all know, there are several different ways to save money. There are almost as many ways to store that saved money as well.  Many people choose to go with a savings account to store their “nest egg”.  Savings accounts seem to be more stable and secure than some other forms of investments.  You [...]

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When it comes to bills that are not essential, the television and cable fall into that category. Cable is definitely one thing that many of us could do without. To be honest, I don’t think that I could watch 900 channels if I tried, and not many people could.
With that being said, if you [...]

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Along with the new year, comes the time to review your yearly budget. Although this may seem like a daunting task, it can be really helpful.
When you review your budget, first see if you were able to stay within your budget every month. If not, can you identify the problem areas? Were the bills and [...]

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We all know that automobiles are expensive, especially if you have to buy a new one.  So how can you get more out of your old auto?  Below are a few tips on how to make you car last a little longer.
1.  Have you oil changed regularly.  There are different recommendations on how often you [...]

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