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Hotel room prices are always negotiable. Sometimes the price you are offered for a specific room depends upon who you are talking to, what questions you ask, and how persistent you are. I was reminded of this once again when booking a hotel room … [Read more...] about Hotel Room Prices Are Always Negotiable
It's one of the most overpriced items a person can buy. I was reminded of this fact the other night as we were invited over to a friend's house to celebrate his birthday. I'm talking about the store made birthday cake. Not the fancy, custom made … [Read more...] about Birthday Hack: How Much Can You Save By Making Your Own Cake?
Over the weekend I finally took the plunge and did my taxes. Even though I completed my tax return, I haven't submitted it to the IRS just yet. I always like to let it sit for a few days, then go over it again to make sure I haven't made any mistakes … [Read more...] about 5 Commonly Missed Tax Deductions
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