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Do You Have A Plan for Replacing Your Appliances?

Family Balance Sheet

Within two years after moving in, we purchased a new oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. We certainly don't want to go into debt either. Just one more thing to save money for, but this will help you (and me) avoid going into debt when our appliances need replaced. The house came with very few appliances.

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Spending Your Tax Refund on Smart Splurges

Nicoles Nickels

While good budgetary moves are to save or pay off debt, spending that money on something pleasurable and financially worthwhile for the future can be just as wise. Wash more and save more energy – with the ENERGY STAR® qualified Kenmore Elite 24” Built-In Dishwasher-Stainless Steel (Reg. 1,149.99; Sale $997.20) from Sears.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. We had a dishwasher, but it was broken and we didn’t want to spend the money to repair it – so we did without one – for 10 years! My husband tore off our roof and put a new one on.

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15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hold off if you haven’t got enough to fill the dishwasher or washing machine for a full load. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt. Turn off lights and electric appliances when you’re not using them, and this includes leaving them on standby. It might sound obvious but many of us forget to do this and it’s a big source of wasted energy.

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