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Why You Can Use a Credit Card for All Purchases

Why You Can Use a Credit Card for All Purchases

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

With the amount of credit card offers that come in the mail, probably on a daily basis, you really have your pick at which card that you select.  Ignore the name of the card when they throw in “black”, “platinum”, or “diamond” on there, it hardly means anything, especially if there is an annual fee.  What you really should focus on is the APR, which dictates the amount of interest you pay if you carry a balance over, which depending on the balance, could add up pretty quickly, and rewards, which … [Read more...]

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Shop Like a Champ at Walmart!

Shop Like a Champ at Walmart!

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

Walmart is the one place where you can get anything you want, 24/7. Consider that Walmart promotes itself as a superstore housing all kinds of products from electronics to groceries, jewellery, clothing, and outdoor products. As a low-price giant, Walmart routinely undercuts its competitors on the widest possible range of products, services, appliances and beyond. Saving money at Walmart is easily done, but is there an even better way to shop until you drop with more cash in hand? Best Money … [Read more...]

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6 Items to Avoid Overspending On

6 Items to Avoid Overspending On

By Justin Weinger 2 Comments

When it comes to freeing up extra money each month, it really comes down to the simple dollars and sense of needing more money to come in instead of going out.  With all of the monthly expenses that we have, busy family life, it can be easy to fall out of a budget and start to carelessly spending.  The problem is that no longer will your budget be out of whack, but you could be putting yourself into debt further, most likely jeopardizing your future savings.  In order to maximize earnings each … [Read more...]

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Restless Nights Are Costing You Money

Restless Nights Are Costing You Money

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

Here at Northern Cheapskate, we are dedicated to finding the most decisive ways to save money. What if we told you that buy a new mattress would do just that? While we realize this is a rather large purchase that is seemingly taking you in the opposite direction of saving money, we feel that in the long run, all the ailments that are caused by a bad night’s sleep are costing you far more than the cost of a new mattress. There is no denying that our time spent at work, at home, or anywhere for … [Read more...]

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7 Opportunities to Save Money in 2017

7 Opportunities to Save Money in 2017

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

As you are dropping money left and right during this holiday shopping season, you can anticipate a sad day when the credit card bill comes in the mail, wondering how you are going to pay this back before the interest starts piling up.  While you work on that balance, you can also focus on other areas to free up extra money in 2017, taking note of a few opportunities you may be missing out on. Weigh Refinance Options Although mortgage rates are not currently at all-time lows, if you have … [Read more...]

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How to Avoid Costly Impulse Purchases

How to Avoid Costly Impulse Purchases

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

Financial stability can easily be in jeopardy as a result of shopping.  Maybe not overnight, but years of overspending on unnecessary expenses and impulse purchases can lead to maxed out credit cards, paying interest without decreasing balances, and leaving nothing to show for in savings accounts.  Bad shopping habits can be tough to break, especially if you are used to a certain lifestyle, but finding ways to avoid impulse purchases is a needed adjustment. Stick to a Shopping List You … [Read more...]

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Five Ways to Avoid Holiday Overspending

Five Ways to Avoid Holiday Overspending

By Justin Weinger 3 Comments

As much as you do not want to admit it, the Christmas music has hit the airwaves, stores are packing decorations, and the holiday sale commercials are running back to back.  Holiday shopping is upon is, and so are the massive expenses that come with.  In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, the average holiday spending last year was $800 per person, and since holiday spending has increased every year since 2009, one can expect another increase this year, so every dollar that you … [Read more...]

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