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My ‘Free’ Kitten Cost Us Over $9000

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After marrying and having children, I finally persuaded my pet averse spouse that we should get a kitten. Our pets were fish, frogs, hamsters and crawdads! Plan Ahead for Pet Costs. If you are considering adopting a pet, plan ahead to make sure you are aware of potential expenses. Who knew a free pet would cost so much?

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Houseplants – Nature’s Best Air Purifier

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In our quest to build more energy efficient offices and homes, builders found that one of the best ways to accomplish this was to make the buildings as airtight as possible. This practice is common place and is considered a required step for many green building practices.

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Friday Links – Out of Town Edition

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Andrea at So Over This knows how costly it is to stay on top of the bills each month and shared her 3 Tips for Saving Money on Your Internet. Lily at Paying Debt Down knows that almost anyone can build a diversified portfolio and will teach you How to Invest like an Old Pro (even if you’re a Young Amateur).

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Make it a priority to build your emergency fund.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. PS: Don’t forget to check out the new “Share Your Voice” section on the PET homepage. Why do we need it? According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6

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For the Mommas

Learning Resources Gears Pet Playland Assorted Building Set $23.99. Educational Insights Play Money Coins & Bills Tray $7.33. Some of our favorites: Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars for $7.50 (reg $14.99). Learning Resources Gears! Gears for $18.02 (reg $29.95). Learning Resources Gears!

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build your emergency fund. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. 1 – Determine how much you need.