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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

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Saving money has always been important in our household so we have learned some great tips over the years on how to do just that. Here are 10 quick tricks you can use to start maximizing your money and saving more. You need to be open to change and researching where you can save money. Remember, a penny saved is a penny earned.

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Staying Positive in a Bad Situation

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No matter how bleak your money matters might seem in the moment it will get better. Life is made up of small moments and each moment gives you the choice to see the good or the bad. Isn’t it worth being a little cliché to have a better life? Related posts: Staying Healthy Saves You Money.

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The 5 Steps to Living Money-Stress Free

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Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. The best way to save is to avoid wasting anything. Save For The Future. Save For The Future. Shop Wisely, Spend Wisely.

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What Buddhism Teaches Us About Personal Finance

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The teachings of the Buddha have evolved over time to become a practical guide for living a full and rewarding life. I am not too interested in the religious aspect of it but more the daily living practices on being calm, grateful, at peace, and how I can live a better life. Path to the cessation of suffering.

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How to Give to Charity Without Spending Money

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If you’re able to give blood, you can make a big difference to someone’s life. Heck, you might even save one. This can be as part of a big event like Race for Life to raise funds for a national charity or a much smaller event for a local charity. Tips for a Better Life Without Spending More. Donate blood.

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One Year In:  Our Experience Sponsoring a Child In Africa

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Honestly, we probably jumped the gun on sponsorship because we’re still paying down my husband’s student loans, saving for a house, and building our income now that my husband completed his Ph.D. It also makes me feel good to know that we’re helping a child on the other side of the world live a better life.

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Top 5 Must Know Negotiation Tips To Get Anything You Want

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In case your expectations don’t happen as you wanted, you must know what else you can offer to save the situation in going to your favor. Related posts: Learn to Negotiate Better Prices. Tips for a Better Life Without Spending More. Second, you must also be ready with a back up plan. Closet Organization Tips.