Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation. Repayment terms: Repayment timelines vary for personal loans, but consumers are often able to choose repayment terms between one and seven years.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I think that I heard about Kristen’s blog through Katy, the Non-Consumer Advocate. My husband and I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon with our three kids, ages 4-6.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Iams Home 4 the Holidays, one of the world’s largest pet adoption drives, announced that nearly 1.3 million pets were placed in forever homes between Oct. million bowls of food going to homeless pets, surpassing the original goal of 5 million donations. 1, 2012 and Jan. More than 8.3

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 27, 2023

Just in time for the Back to School season, HMD Global , the home of Nokia phones, today released the results of a new survey that reveals how parents really feel about their children's first phone. For many parents, it's a need, not just a want -- and the goal is to get all the features they want for their kids without breaking the bank.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

1) Why is it important for consumers to know which beauty products are actually worth it? This is why it is imperative that the majority of consumers partner with a reputable and licensed esthetician to help them navigate the industry and help them to find the right routine and treatments for their goals.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Bankrate has answers.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I got tired of being left at home because I had a day job, so now we get to travel together and create our own adventures. After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Bankrate has answers.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Home Rating: 4.7 Bankrate has answers.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 1, 2020

New Year’s resolutions are so common that we’re sure you know at least a few people who are preparing to fulfill their goals for 2020. But while many people set ambitious goals, we don’t think New Year’s resolutions need to be epic in order to improve your life. Eat More Home-Cooked Meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. billion in March.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

I prefer to see them as goals rather them resolutions! For me, it’s easiest to keep goals when I say them out loud to others and designate a friend or two to help keep me on track! Whether your goals revolve around getting back in the gym or being more organized at home, having the right products to help you succeed is a must.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

With an energy crisis capturing the world as we speak, it is a good time to consider how investing in a greener planet can help your business or your home. Fossil fuels continue to ruin our environment, and as they are also running out it is time for us to understand how we can use renewable energy for all of our business and home needs.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SET GOALS Encourage your child to make a list of things they want to do or accomplish with their extra time. Go Screen-Free If you haven’t already done so, agree upon spaces in the home or specific times when all screens will be put away. This might include mealtimes, car or walks in the park. Embrace Boredom It’s okay to be bored!

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

I am trying to make this goal come true by feeding my family healthy foods whenever I am able and making better choices for everyone when we do eat out. Whether your goals revolve around getting back in the gym or being more organized at home, having the right products to help you succeed is a must. Get the right gear.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

become a smart consumer. Set Financial Goals. Think of this: Whether you are an employee or businessman, you have to set goals to be successful. Without careful planning and setting these goals, your bottom line suffers. You need to set financial goals to ensure success. Not a nice picture is it?! Get Out of Debt.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Info from Master Lock: While improving health, fitness and organization consistently rank among the top New Year’s resolutions for consumers, recent research shows most Americans have trouble sticking to resolutions. Setting this small goal will make achieving your overall resolution more realistic. Get the right gear. Dallas, Texas.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Home Rating: 4.2 Bankrate has answers.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Info from Master Lock: While improving health, fitness and organization consistently rank among the top New Year’s resolutions for consumers, recent research shows most Americans have trouble sticking to resolutions. Setting this small goal will make achieving your overall resolution more realistic. Get the right gear. Dallas, Texas.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Info from Master Lock: While improving health, fitness and organization consistently rank among the top New Year’s resolutions for consumers, recent research shows most Americans have trouble sticking to resolutions. Setting this small goal will make achieving your overall resolution more realistic. Get the right gear. Dallas, Texas.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Home Rating: 3.8 Bankrate has answers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

Called ‘passive solar heating’, this method involves designing a home so that as much energy as possible can be absorbed through its walls for use either as heat or light. Architecturally speaking, this makes them quite different from homes that are built with the use of new, energy-efficient materials. Living Off the Grid.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

I firmly believe, that if you do want to accumulate worldly wealth, the one most important thing is your own single minded persistence in pursuit of that goal. It could mean that you look around for new and better ways to move towards your goal. A big goal can be daunting. So what is the one thing? The One Thing. Break it down.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to research , the total consumer debt balance in America rose to $17.06 Home Equity Loan This is another interesting option. Home equity loans often have lower interest rates than most other loans on the market. So, don’t go racking up more credit card debt , and use the card responsibly until you have met your goals.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 1, 2016

But eating these foods and doing workouts at home, you will lose weight in no time! Nuts : Nuts are a healthy snack, yummy to eat AND they are high in fat —- when you consume them in moderation. Nuts can help you achieve any weight loss goal. Everything listed is frugal, easy and yummy!

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Making key connections in your life can launch your business, your sales, even your personal life and send them soaring to unforeseen levels.The connections you make can have a domino effect in spawning so many incredible opportunities to achieve your goals and dreams. Christmas Recipes by Clark Weber. A serial killer targeting young women.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

I talked to Ron Suber, President of Prosper Marketplace, last week and about growth in other loan types including: small business, home improvement, travel and medical expenses. Used properly, it can help you build your dream home and reach your financial goals. Online Loans, it Just Sounds like another Internet Scam.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Now that my son is back in school, and my husband’s teaching schedule is set (at least for this semester), I find that I feel much better — and it’s easier to stick to my health goals. Even though I work from home, I still benefit from a regular work schedule. More Time to Exercise. 5 Tricks for Work Life Balance.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Financial Success for Young Adults: Financing a Home Modification – At some point in your life, it may be necessary to modify your home. Paying for a home modification could cost you a lot of money, but there are ways to work up to the costs so it’s not such a bad hit on your wallet. Haven’t read it?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

It was all consumer debt spread over 5 credit cards. We tried to avoid these things by packing our lunch, cooking meals at home, and shopping with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? The short term sacrifice was for the long term goal of being debt free.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. On a daily basis, home cooks produce, distribute, and consume in our kitchens for (and with) our families. Doesn't that sound familiar?

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For the Mommas

JULY 7, 2014

By the end of this book you will be saving money, have a healthier home and be cooking up your very own successful recipe variations! Fed up of consuming mass produced packaged food ? Find out how to use color and music to achieve your goals. Download: DIY Natural Household Cleaners by Claire Bowman.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 22, 2013

that will give every day Americans the chance to prove they have the next great product that consumers will love. Hosted by Stacy Keibler, each episode will follow 3 home chefs as they pitch their new product concepts, in hopes that their creation is launched in a national grocery chain.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 25, 2020

Not only is making a meal together productive, it can also be a good way to bond over a shared goal. A good meal at home can be just as romantic as a night out. If you’re sharing the same home without the option of having a break from each other, your alone time may be more important than ever. Cook Together.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Weight Watchers Magazine is the perfect companion for women or men who are dedicated to their health and fitness goals. ShopSmart is the lively new guide from the experts at Consumer Reports. Like Consumer Reports, it is independent and carries no outside advertising. You can order up to 4 years at this price!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The sheer volume of crap we consume in front of screens is absolutely astonishing in the developed world, not to mention sad. But more often than not, that same person spends at least a half hour if not more time in front of the television each day. If so, do you find your favorite shows are cutting into your productivity? Get Healthy'

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