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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

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While the cost of living in our new town in Pennsylvania is higher than we experienced in Utah, we are actually saving money each month due to downsizing. The apartment is about 250 square feet smaller than our home in Utah was (we lived in a fairly small home). Smaller Living Space = Lower Utility Costs. Money Tips'

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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

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So we re-jiggered our finances so that we only spend on things that we really enjoy, and that are really important to us. We live in a semi-rural area in Utah. He’s big into action figures for movies he likes (particularly Lord of the Rings). I like travel. We decided that we both needed to be able to fulfill these wants.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Take a moment to watch them.