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Get More More Value For Your Old Gadgets

Get More More Value For Your Old Gadgets

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

Do you have an old gadget in your house and wondering how it could help you? Actually, you shouldn’t be in such a state. There are a lot of uncommon ways you can benefit from your old gadgets, take a look. Recycle If your old gadgets are choking you up, you have the alternative to sending them to recycling companies or factories. This will give you some space, and you will also be free if the old stuff is a nuisance. Also, you could lack an idea or the tools to recycle, so this option will … [Read more...]

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The Best and Worst Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

The Best and Worst Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

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Tax season is in full force and whether you are finally scrambling to get documents together to file in time, or you have already submitted and are one of the many that are waiting for your refund to arrive, there will be plenty of ways to put your refund to use, both good and bad.  Your tax refund can be a significant amount of money, so it important to put it to its best use, maximizing its value over time instead of living in the moment. First the best… Pay Off Debt If you currently … [Read more...]

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The Best Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

The Best Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

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Grocery shopping is not the fun household chore to do, but it is essential in keeping the food cost budget down by avoiding going out to eat, so keeping the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry stocked is a must.  Finding a parking spot, fighting the crowds by those who leave their cart in the middle of the aisle, and the long checkout lines are some annoyances in going grocery shopping, but hopefully seeing that bill come down at the checkout and leaving extra money in your pocket will be enough … [Read more...]

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7 Behaviors that Can Lower Your Credit Score

7 Behaviors that Can Lower Your Credit Score

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So much focus of our focus in life and advice from this blog is to reduce expenses in order to save money to enjoy in your golden years, but in order to pay the least amount of interest rates to put a little extra money back in your pocket you need to have great credit.  Unfortunately having great credit is not something that happens overnight.  If you have poor credit and are looking for a quick fix, it will not happen.  Scores increase and decrease over a matter of months and years, so try and … [Read more...]

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7 Ways You Are Putting a Strain on Your Bank Account

7 Ways You Are Putting a Strain on Your Bank Account

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When the end of the year hits, you reflect on your bank account, debt, and wonder where did all the money go and what did I spend it on.  In order to ease the burden on your bank account, try to cut back in a few of the most popular spending habits. Eating Out Sure, it is easy to go to a restaurant and have your food prepared for you, and not have to clean up after the meal, but that comes at a premium.  For a couple going out, having appetizers, drinks, entrees, dessert, you can be … [Read more...]

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Saving Money on Entertainment Does Not Mean Sacrifice Fun

Saving Money on Entertainment Does Not Mean Sacrifice Fun

By Justin Weinger 2 Comments

  Just because you are being responsible by looking to save a little extra money does not mean you have to get rid of what makes you happy.  We work hard all week so that we can play hard on the weekends, and that can add up to huge entertainment costs, not to mention restaurant and bar tabs over the course of a weekend.  By cutting a few corners you can still keep a smile on your face and be out on the town. Buy Tickets Direct from the Box Office Concerts happen to be one of … [Read more...]

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Cheap Trick: Buy the Cheap Toilet Paper

Cheap Trick: Buy the Cheap Toilet Paper

By Justin Weinger 6 Comments

Here's a money-saving cheap trick you should get behind:  Buy the cheap toilet paper. … [Read more...]

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