August, 2012

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10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

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Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. This notion is simply not true. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality.

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Teaching Children to Sell Helps Them Excel

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What does your mind conjure up when the world salesperson is mentioned? Do you think of sleazy used car salesmen or high pressure tactics used on you by a door to door saleswoman? Why in the world would a sane parent want to teach their child sales techniques? Why Teach Your Child To Sell? Like it or not, selling is an integral part of life. Learning, practicing and honing your child’s sales skills will not be taught in school, but will be core to his or her success in life.

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Build Your Home Food Storage Without Breaking the Bank

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One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage. As a result, they think that they need to spend a couple thousand dollars to get started.

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Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money?

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Having a green car can really help you feel better about how your driving habits impact the environment. Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? After all, if you have a greener car that gets better gas mileage , you don’t have to fill up as often. However, sometimes a green car won’t save you as much as you thought. Consumer Reports recently analyzed 2011 models of green cars, and their “non-green” counterparts to get an idea of what is likely to rea

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Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy

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These days it seems like everything is expensive, even having fun. Many people like having hobbies , but many of us have cut back when it comes to doing the things we like so that we can save money. Building model airplanes, for example, might have gone by the wayside with the recession because it is a hobby that can quickly get expensive. If you are looking for a new hobby or simply something fun to do with your family that is inexpensive, there are quite a few options available to you.

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Setting Financial Goals: Make Them Smart and Simple

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You’ve heard the saying that nothing worthwhile is achieved without a goal? Well, this is especially true with your financial planning. Those who just go along, hoping for the best, are usually the ones who struggle financially or get themselves into too much debt. Those with a plan generally come out better off. The best way to get what you want is to plan for it.

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Six Ways to Plan a Wedding on a Budget

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Many brides to be have dreamed of their weddings ever since they were kids. Little girls love the ceremony, the elaborate dresses, the beautiful venue, and, of course, their prince charming. However, when we finally see that day coming, the dream turns into a stark reality because weddings can break the bank. Instead of paying for more than what you can, or worse, postponing the date until you can save more money, there are ways to have the wedding of your dreams for less money.

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