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How to Make Your Car Insurance Fit Your Budget

How to Make Your Car Insurance Fit Your Budget

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Almost all states require vehicle owners to carry insurance. This means if you own a car, you must have auto insurance. States typically have fairly severe penalties if you are caught without insurance, so it is definitely not something worth taking a chance on. You need to have coverage. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to break your budget to get it. In fact, car insurance is one area where you have a lot of opportunities to customize and influence your rates. By working closely … [Read more...]

Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Clipping Coupons

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Hello everyone! This is Justin, the new owner of Northern Cheapskate. I am determined to keep the central theme on this site regarding saving money, but also adding a new twist, how to earn money online. For now, this article will focus on the low hanging fruit of saving money without the hassle of coupons. Stay tuned for more of this and the other as the months roll on. If you have any comments or thoughts, or topics in particular you are interested please don't hesitate to contact me. If … [Read more...]

Getting Your Body Ready for the Next Big Adventure

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It is hard to imagine going out on a big trip and not doing at least a little bit of preparation. Of course, you need to look for fantastic deals on tickets, you need to plan ahead on a little bit of accommodations, and you probably want to look up local destinations just a little bit to make the most of your time there. But in between all of that, you also want to start physically preparing your body. In addition to eating well and exercising, getting your body physically primed for the … [Read more...]

Free Angry Birds Printables, Projects, Party Ideas & More

Free Angry Birds Printables, Projects, Party Ideas & More

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I started playing Angry Birds when my kids were little.  Flinging those goofy little birds at those bad piggies was a fun stress reliever during those busy days. When my kids got older they grew to love Angry Birds, too, and my husband was regularly asked to create bedtime stories involving their favorite plush Angry Birds characters.  They loved the games and the characters, and now, as the new Angry Birds Movie makes its way to the big screen, they have fallen in love all over … [Read more...]