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To help you budget, I've estimated the annual expenses that you're most likely to face when raising a toddler from age 2 to 4. (This includes daycare, toys, clothes, food, and medical care.) Plus tips to help you save money on toddler items.
Read moreMany people have found ways to avoid homelessness just in the nick of time. While you may have to give up your house, you DON'T have to become homeless! Here are 7 ways to lower your current housing costs.
Read moreAfter you've determined how you're going to pay for college and then you actually start your college education, it's time to turn your attention to getting the biggest bang for your buck from the time that you spend there. Here's how to get your money's worth from the time you spend in college.
Read moreThe decision to rent or buy a home is very important. As much as everybody wants to own their own home, sometimes it's just not the right time. This article discusses the times when it may not be beneficial to own a home, but also discusses the advantages to owning a home, in order to help you make an informed decision.
Read moreAre you thinking about getting a smart car? There's lots of chatter about fuel efficiency and collision safety. So here are 7 pros and cons of a mini car, plus videos showing the Smart car in crashes.
Read moreHere are 8 things you can do to lower your college expenses including: applying to free colleges, taking college courses in high school, starting at a community college, starting with online courses, testing out of some classes, living off campus, living with your parents, renting text books.
Read moreThe following commercials were produced by the Ad Council. It's part of their 'Don't Almost Give' campaign. The story behind the ads is quite interesting, too.
Read moreBefore you purchase identity theft insurance, there are a few things you should know first. Some financial institutions provide identity theft insurance for FREE. And there are other ways to protect yourself from identity theft without having to pay a thing!
Read moreDebit card blocking is where gas stations, rental car agencies, hotels, and others 'put a hold on' a big chunk of your money if you use a debit card to pay for gas, reserve a rental car, hotel room, etc. In effect, they're 'freezing' your account, or billing your account for an amount that's very likely more than you intended to pay for that service. They say it's for their protection...
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