Vacation Essentials Packing List

(Family Features) Even the most experienced travelers have arrived at their vacation destination only to realize the camera or sunglasses are still sitting on the kitchen counter at home. There is no worse feeling than leaving an essential item behind, causing you stress when you should be enjoying R&R. Sure, there are those who subscribe

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How to Save Money Without Being Extreme

By: Theresa Neal     We’ve all heard stories about extreme savings. Getting all of your groceries free with coupons or never paying for luxuries like cable is a dream come true for most people. Unfortunatly, these extreme savings only come from hours of hard work, and time is money. In many cases, applying the

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Simple Steps for Smart Spending

(Family Features) These days, people are thinking more about how to make smarter decisions with their spending. In fact, simple spending cut-backs can mean a huge difference to your family’s bank account. Get back to the basics of what you really need, and you’ll eliminate unnecessary spending and stress, while keeping more cash in your

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Why Making More Money Doesn’t Solve Your Money Problems

by: Jason Wilkomm Many people today are in debt, and it is a very common idea to try to make more money somehow to help solve the problem.   The other main strategy people commonly use is to save on expenses (live cheap).  Most people never try the third strategy, and that is to spend

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How to Turn Your Financial Troubles Around

By: Blondie L. Clayton Money worries have many different voices: “How am I going to pay my phone bill? My lights are almost two months behind. The rent is due. What are we going to do about the mortgage? We don’t have money for football uniforms. No field trip. That cost money. No, you can’t

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Penny Stock Investing and Trading

 If you ask anyone in the finance world what they think about investing or trading penny stocks, the answer that you will probably get will be: “Don’t do it. You will lose your money since 90% of penny stock companies are scams penny stock companies just want to sell shares and are not interested in

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Vacation Homes: From a Dream to a $35,000 Income Stream

  Vacation Homes:  From a Dream to a $35,000 Income Stream   (ARA) – For those who’ve ever dreamed of buying a vacation home in the mountains, on the beach, or in the big city, it’s becoming easier and more common for people to make that dream a reality.   In fact, Americans bought more

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Are Your Fall Lawn and Garden Priorities in Order?

(Family Features) Fall is a pivotal time for lawn and garden care. If you want a beautiful spring yard that’s a masterpiece, there are important steps to take now to ensure everything from grass to gardenias bloom. In fact, experts say there are five steps every yard or garden enthusiast should take in the fall

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Getting Your Home Inspection-Ready

(Family Features) When selling a home, the process of an inspection can be a stressful situation. Even the smallest of faults can shed an unfavorable light upon your home. But there are a few simple ways to be prepared for the big assessment. Here are some tips to get your home ready for this important

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Create a Welcoming Guest Room

(Family Features) When family and friends are coming to visit, providing them a comfortable setting to relax and feel at home is essential for an enjoyable stay. While many people have additional space in their homes for guests, these rooms may need some extra attention before the visitors arrive. Start by checking the condition and

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