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10 Fun Dates That Won’t Break The Bank

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Dating can be expensive. In today’s economy, inflation is quite high, and prices are rising quickly. As a result, going out several times a week can add up to a pretty penny and leave you with no savings. Good thing you can still have a fun time during a date without spending too much cash. All you need to do is to think outside the box. Here are ten suggestions on how to a have fun date without going broke. 1.

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Heat Yourself Not Your Home This Winter

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Winter is coming and when you start talking about heater efficiency and saving money, you’ve really got my attention. I live somewhere in the United States that gets really, really cold during the winter, and it’s not uncommon to wake up to outside temperatures well below 0 degrees. On top of the cold weather outside, it’s a rental house – so there is only a minimum amount of things I can do to make the house itself more energy-efficient.

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5 Ways To Save Money In College

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College is riddled with unseen expenses that can leave students broke before they even hit midterms. Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Remember these five money saving strategies to stay comfortable without breaking the bank. Smart Grocery Shopping. Skip the pizza and constant eating out. These habits will not only hurt your wallet, they’ll be harmful to your health as well.

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4 Tips For The Beginning Dividend Investor

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One of the more interesting ways to get involved with investing , and with creating an income portfolio, is to make use of dividend stocks. Dividend investing can, over time, provide you with regular passive income. However, it’s important to be careful as a beginner. In many cases, putting together a dividend portfolio means stock picking at some point.

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How To Get The Holiday Gifts You Really Want

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Do you have too much stuff? If so, you are among a majority of Americans – at least those who have had their own home for 10 or more years. It is so easy to accumulate stuff and sometimes so hard to get rid of it (sell it, give it away or even throw it away). So, you just keep it, crammed into the closet, back in the darkest corner of the deepest shelf – where it won’t be found until your kids hold the estate sale after you die!

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