Bad health costs you your well-being and happiness, and shortens your life expectancy. But it also costs you money in health care expenses and medications. Here are three dozen top tips to save your life and your money. 1. Smoking – Everyone knows that smoking is deadly, and expensive too. It also aggravates allergies, and […]
Read More1. The obvious one: drive less by walking, carpooling, bicycling or taking public transit. Google Maps has an excellent map that makes using mass transit simple and easy. 2. If you have to drive, see if you can combine trips, e.g. run your errands on the way home from work. You can also time your […]
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Many people don’t realize the hidden costs of not being healthy. When you consider the long term costs being healthy can save you thousands of dollars. If being healthy doesn’t motivate you then maybe saving some money will. Here are 25 tips to help keep you living healthy while saving you time and money. Eating […]
Read MoreIf you’re like most people, your wallet is stuffed with shopper cards that you may or may not use. Also known as loyalty, club, membership and rewards cards, the free bar-coded cards are offered by retailers selling electronics, books, office supplies, sporting goods and pet-care products. American households on average belong to 14 loyalty programs, […]
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Why spend money when Uncle Sam has a vast array of free goodies for you, the taxpayer? Here are our top ten government freebies. If you want more, start with the U.S. government official web portal, www.usa.gov. 1. Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals This is an amazing freebie for anyone who wants to […]
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If you’re like me, when you hear the word “budget” you want to plug your ears and go “lalalalala” because the thought is just so dull, or possibly intimidating. So I learned the hard way what happens when you don’t bother to budget. I always thought of myself as frugal. I love bargain hunting and […]
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When you’re on a tight budget, you might not have the money for CD’s or paid music downloads. Illegal downloading is rampant but we’re not advocating it. There’s an alternative plan that won’t get you in trouble. Many websites offer 100 percent legal free music downloads; you just have to know where to look. Just […]
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April 15 is fast approaching – so make sure you squeeze every legal deduction from Uncle Sam. Thanks to the complicated U.S. tax code, there are lots of little-known and unusual deductions that many of us qualify for. Here are eight great ways to save on your 2008 tax bill. And remember to visit IRS […]
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The only thing I hear on the news, by the water cooler and in line at Starbucks lately are taxes, stimulus plans and layoffs. Gone are the days of idle chit chat about the weather and how your boss wore an ugly tie. Things have taken a serious turn in our powerhouse economy. What are […]
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Hooray, spring is here! We can look forward to beautiful and blooming gardens. Some people spend a fortune on gardens and landscaping, but you don’t have to. Here are ten thrifty tips for a great looking garden. 1. Do your research for free You can read back issues of Rodale’s Organic Gardening magazine from 2005 […]
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