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With the boom of online shopping, brick and mortar retail stores are losing popularity and closing at almost an alarming rate. This phenomenon does provide some opportunity for consumers to save some significant money. I was shopping for camping … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Take Advantage Of Going Out Of Business Sales
The gasoline odor inside my van was so strong it gave me an instant headache. I thought for sure I was going to be paying close to $200 to have my van detailed to get the smell out. Unfortunately, they didn't guarantee that they'd be … [Read more...] about How To Get Gasoline Odor Out Of Your Car
Spring is my favorite season of the year. Everything turns green, the weather gets warmer, and there are usually great sales on charcoal. For as long as I can remember, Walmart has jump started Spring by having a fantastic sale on … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Find Charcoal On Sale
The end of the school year is approaching quickly, which means graduation party planning for my son is in high gear. Inviting a large number of friends and family to our home to help us celebrate this milestone in our son's life can be expensive, so … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Save Money On A Graduation Party
Debit and credit cards are commonly thought to be the pinnacle in payment convenience, requiring a swipe, the push of a few buttons and you're on your way. Some may argue swiping a card is too convenient, potentially resulting overspending. To these … [Read more...] about Three Reasons Cash Is Still King
The rich get richer. It's a common phrase generally meant to mean that it seems wealthy people have an easier time generating more income. They catch all the breaks. Similarly, it seems like those with good credit catch all the breaks when it comes … [Read more...] about How Your Credit Score Affects Loan Interest
Our public school system is failing our children. April is Financial Literacy Month, but you'd never know it. There's no special events at our public school, special units in any of the classes, and there's not a single poster to be … [Read more...] about Financial Literacy Month: Should Personal Finance Be Taught In School?
