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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. We found a really cute set for a great sale price at Big Lots…of all places–I had no idea they sold furniture. The money hit our account in April.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. I find gas prices to be higher side at GIANT compared to the member price at BJ’s.

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How We Saved in February 2017

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She also ran quotes for our auto insurance, which came up equal to what we are currently paying. I have used department store skincare and make-up products since my early 20’s when I landed my first big girl job out of college in the Cosmetics buying office of a department store.

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How to Calculate Home Equity

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You can use your equity to renovate some rooms, pay off credit cards, cover college tuition, start your own business … or almost anything else. Online home price estimators are an easy (and free) way to gauge your home’s worth. Your home equity equals the current value of your home minus your current mortgage debt.

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Family Office Manager

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Shop around for the best price for our big expenses, such as auto and home insurance, medical needs, and mortgage. Manage long-term savings, such as retirement, college savings. My husband and I have equal footing when it comes to money decisions even though our business is centered around his career.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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I grew up in the mid-state, went to college in the western part of the state and took my first job out of college in eastern PA. Check the website for performance details and admission prices. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate Causes.” The Great Outdoors.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Prices for the IMAX theater range from $8 – $13.75, depending on your age and the movie. Prices for the science center range from $12.50 – $16, depending on age as well. Prices vary depending on the act. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate Causes.”