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Ditch the Vacation: Turn Your Backyard into a Staycation

Saving Cents With Sense

With summertime comes vacations, and with vacations come… empty bank accounts. For those who roll the dice and spend the big bucks, there’s no guarantee that lousy weather, creepy hotels, car trouble or unexpected illness won’t turn the whole trip into one giant fiasco. Camping is a classic family vacation option.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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7 Best Investments in 2024

Savings Corner

Investing allows you to share in the economic recovery, and help your money keep pace with inflation. Best for : Savings accounts are best for short-term savings or money you need to access only occasionally — think an emergency or vacation fund. When done responsibly, investing is a great way to grow your money.