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Simplify Your Finances – Infographic

January 30, 2013 By Peter Serrano 1 Comment

This Amazing Infographic was provided by Green Dot

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What Not To Buy During The Winter

December 27, 2012 By Peter Serrano Leave a Comment

Saving money this winter is easy when you steer clear of these items and wait to buy them later. Summer Vegetables When it comes to grocery shopping the best way to save money is by making sure you are buying the fruits and vegetables that are in season. I realize that depending on where you [...]

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Free Money: Overlooked Discounts You’re Earning But Not Using

November 5, 2012 By Peter Serrano Leave a Comment

When it comes to saving money some of your biggest discounts could be hiding right in front of you in plain sight. You could be earning some real savings from your bank, memberships and even Facebook and Twitter. Take a look at some of these discounts and see which ones you have been let slipping [...]

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5 Money Tips For The College Freshman

September 10, 2012 By Peter Serrano 6 Comments

The first year of college is a time of great change and growth both for the new student and for parents. Freshman year means lots of new freedoms and responsibilities; for many its the first time out on their own, first time having to make and manage their own budget and first time having to [...]

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4 Steps to Budget-Friendly Meal Planning

August 2, 2012 By Eliza Morgan 8 Comments

For those of us who are budget-minded, we know that food can be one of the biggest expenses we see flying out of our bank accounts. With the high cost of eating out, and even increasing prices in produce and meats, there is no better time to buckle down on your food budget and really [...]

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4 Free And Simple Ways To Save At The Pump

July 30, 2012 By Peter Serrano Leave a Comment

It seems like gas prices are on a perpetual rollercoaster ride and at times like these we need all the help we can get at saving some money at the gas pump. I’ve compiled 4 very easy ways to cut down on how much gas you are burning through every day. Gas Pedal When you [...]

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5 Quick And Easy Ways To Save At The Pump

July 23, 2012 By Peter Serrano Leave a Comment

Aside from running out and buying a hybrid, what can we do to keep the costs down at the pump? Here’s 5 simple and basic things we can all do that will help us to save money and maximize fuel efficiency. Air Conditioner The A/C uses up a lot of gas when it’s running. One [...]

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Bank Overdraft VS Credit Cards VS Payday Loans

July 19, 2012 By Peter Serrano 2 Comments

Payday Loans VS Bank Overdraft VS Credit Cards

This infographic was sent over to me by my friends at FastPayDayLoansReview.com and while its tailored to the British economy the reality is the same anywhere you look at it.

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How to Save Money on Skin Care, Makeup, and Other Beauty Products

July 11, 2012 By Personal Finance Mastery 1 Comment

This post is for us ladies out there who want to look like a million dollars but don’t want to spend a fortune on beauty products. Everything I talk about in this blog post are products that I tried and absolutely fell in love with. I use these products every day and I highly recommend [...]

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How to Reduce Food Waste to Save Money

July 9, 2012 By Audrey Porterman 2 Comments

You know you’ve done it: You load up your cart with fresh vegetables and fruit determined to eat healthy this week, then you stash your produce with your good intentions and forget about them until you’re rummaging through the refrigerator after you’ve run out of Haagen Daz and notice the faint odor of something foul [...]

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4 Ways To Save Money When You Shop At The Market

July 5, 2012 By Peter Serrano 3 Comments

Budget Friendly Grocery Shopping Tips Going to the grocery store is getting to be a budget busting event these days, with the astronomic rise in food prices lately this seems to be a trend that will only be getting worse. Just the other day a quick stop at the local Super Target turned into $50+ [...]

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5 Ways to Lower Costs in the Home

June 27, 2012 By Debt Free Me Leave a Comment

Managing personal finances requires discipline and, on occasion, some creativity. Here are five suggestions for lowering costs at home. Food Dining out may be more convenient, but the cost per meal is significantly higher than the cost per meal when you eat at home. Find some new recipes online, pack a lunch to take to [...]

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5 Ways to Cut Back Everyday Expenses

June 25, 2012 By Megan Yancey 1 Comment

If you find yourself in debt, cutting back on your regular expenses so that you can put more money toward paying off that debt is important. When you find ways to successfully lower the amount of money that you have going out each month, it helps you pay off debt faster and save money on [...]

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Saving Money On Wine – A Personal Story

June 9, 2012 By Peter Serrano 31 Comments

The other day Darla and I were looking over our finances and realized that we were spending $800 a year on our Wine Club memberships. We had never really looked at it like that before and to say the least we were shocked. Here we were spending so much money and only getting 24 bottles [...]

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Affordable Father’s Day Gift Ideas

June 1, 2012 By Connie Solidad Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is coming up and while you want to make the day as special as possible for Dad, you may not have the means to do so this year. Continued economic uncertainty and high unemployment have put many in a position where even small expenses outside of their regular budgets can cause serious financial [...]

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Five Cost-Cutting Tips

July 29, 2010 By Personal Finance Mastery Leave a Comment

During uncertain economic times, everyone is searching for ways to cut back on spending. Maybe you’ve already started brown-bagging lunch and stopped buying those $5 lattes, but there’s no reason to stop there. The Virginia Society of CPAs advises that there are other simple steps you can take to keep more money in your pocket.

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