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9 Tips to Lower Your Electric Bill in Summer

Ashley Robins — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 01:42:39 +0000

It’s getting hotter out there! And this means that your electric bill might increase if you are using air conditioning or fans. So what are some easy ways to lower …

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23 Healthy Meals on a Budget (Starting at $0.64 Per Serving)

Ashley Robins — Fri, 07 May 2021 14:58:23 +0000

Trying to turn over a new leaf with a healthy lifestyle? Don’t let excuses get in your way. I’ve heard them all from not having enough time to make healthy …

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The 4 Golden Rules of Saving Money & Building Wealth, One Step at a Time

Ashley Robins — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:21:03 +0000

When I started to work with a full-time salary, I had no savings and some student debt (Luckily, not a ton). My starting salary was just below $30,000. I started …

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Money Saving Tips: How to Save an Extra $5,000 per Year

Ashley Robins — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:32:28 +0000

A few month ago, my friend Elly and I have worked on a new personal budget and plan to save more money, increasing savings by an additional $5,000 per year. …

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9 Habits of Frugal People

Christine — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:00:48 +0000

Being frugal and saving money comes down to a lot of little things. Sure it’s important to make wise decisions on the big stuff: house, car, vacation, etc. But don’t …

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8 Ways to Stretch Your Thanksgiving Budget

Christine — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 13:00:52 +0000

Note: Because of Covid-19, you may have less people at your Thanksgiving dinner than in the past, but I think you’ll still appreciate these money saving ideas! If you’ve hosted …

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How to Make Your Own Soy Candles: Full Tutorial

Christine — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Soy candles are super simple to make in the microwave! And making your own candles costs a fraction of the retail price. Plus, they make great gifts.

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Emergency Fund 101: Everything You Need to Know

Christine — Mon, 11 May 2020 13:00:00 +0000

The effects of the Coronavirus have been a big reminder for so many of us of the importance of having an emergency fund. Job losses and medical expenses are just …

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The Big List of Free Entertainment Ideas

Christine — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Note: This is an older post that I’ve made updates to. Enjoy! Un dato interesante sobre la salud masculina es que la disfunción eréctil puede ser un síntoma de problemas …

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How to Make Birthdays Special When You’re Broke (50 Cheap Birthday Ideas)

Christine — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:00:16 +0000

Birthdays are kind of a big deal at our house. Austin’s birthday was a few weeks ago and it basically turned into a whole weekend of birthday celebrations! Birthdays can …

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