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How to Calculate Home Equity

Savings Corner

When you input your address in an online estimator, the dollar amount you’ll get is an estimate of the property’s fair market value , which might not be the same as the home’s appraised value. The fair market value of your home simply refers to what a homebuyer would likely pay for the property today. x $410,000, or $328,000.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I decided I was better off trading in the fancy car, but doubled down on poor car choices by getting a brand-new, completely unpractical sports car. I try to set a good example, so hopefully that’s a good start. If $1000 was dropped into your lap today, what would you do with it? Put it in our index fund investment account. Not really.

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Whole Foods: Shea Butter Soap for $1

Saving With Shellie

Here’s some more information about this unique brand of shea butter soap : • This soap is exclusive to Whole Foods Market, and is made with certified fair trade shea butter and coconut oil. For example, Alaffia supports women’s empowerment programs in West Africa.

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Saving Money By Trying to Live a “Pioneer Lifestyle”

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How to Save Money By Being a Jack of All Trades. For example, I generally cannot diagnose myself if I get sick (although I try, thank you Web MD). Another example of my limitations (of which there are many) would be the fact that I could not design a remodeling of a house.

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Ethical Investments: Some Things to Avoid

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Arms Banks may choose to not be involved in lending directly to companies involved in the arms trade or who are involved in supplying arms to regimes but this does not necessarily mean that they have no involvement in the arms trade. For example, do they advertise directly to sections of society who are vulnerable to debt problems?

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Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Coupons, Deals, and Freebies

Couponing 101

As just one example, you could get three 16 oz. jars of Organic Fair Trade Raw Honey for $19.20 Great reviews on these, too! Save 15% off Wholesome Sweeteners with this coupon — combine with subscribe & save for an extra discount. shipped with coupon on the 5% off subscribe & save tier.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

We gave up cable many years ago , but realize now we simply traded one cable bill into TOO many subscriptions. For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. This is an area that I also need to review. Barter your gym membership!