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Contingency Budgeting: Low, Medium, and High

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It can be beneficial to have a strategy in place for all three of these contingencies- or, as we’ll call them, a low, medium, and high budget. Let’s start on the low end and work our way up. The Low Budget. Figure out your “low budget” by stripping everything away and breaking it down to the bare bones. The Medium Budget.

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Low Cost Ways to Enjoy Christmas With Kids

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Whether you’re on a budget or simply want to spend modestly, there are plenty of low-cost ways you can enjoy the holidays with your kids. There are plenty of free or low cost activities you could take advantage of no matter your children’s ages. What are your favorite low-cost ways to enjoy the season? Activities.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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Historically, rates now are close to the lowest since the mid-eighties and have stayed low for one of the longest stretches in recent history. Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. With low interest rates, we also have (at least theoretically) low inflation rates. Why save money when interest rates are so low?

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High Stress and Low Pay: Would You Do Any of These Jobs?

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Not too long ago, I was reading an article on CNN Money on some of the most stressful jobs that come with low pay. Being able to work for a cause is one of the reasons that some people stick with low-paying and stressful jobs. Another side problem that can come with a high-stress, low-paying job is that you might face burnout.

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Free and Low Cost Programs for Your Children This Summer

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However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. Most kids can’t wait until the end of the school year. They look forward to the long, lazy days of summer when they don’t have any school work to do.

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9 Easy Ways to Save Money Around the House

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You can keep the heat low while you’re at work and when you sleep at night. If you don’t have a low-flush toilet, you can make your toilet a mock low-flush toilet. Install a low flow shower head. Buy a low flow shower head and install it. Install an adjustable thermostat.

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Learn How To Eat Healthy On A Budget

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Asparagus is low in sodium and high in vitamins. Cabbage is a low calorie food and an excellent source of vitamin C. Grapefruit is not only low in calories but is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and dietary fiber. Mushrooms are low in calories and are a good source of B vitamins. 1) Asparagus . 3) Cabbage . TAKEAWAY

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