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Taking A Staycation

Taking A Staycation

When many people think about taking a vacation or time off from work, they usually think about trying to leave the city, state, or country where they live and escaping to somewhere new. However, have you ever thought about taking a staycation? It may be exactly what you are looking for. Below is everything you...

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Negatives Of Being Your Own Boss

Negatives Of Being Your Own Boss

Last week we discussed the Positives Of Being Your Own Boss. There are many positives, however not everyone is the same and being your own boss is not for everyone. Some people just don’t like it, and some people just aren’t cut out for it. Most people say that they would love to be their...

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Should You Buy Or Lease Your Next Car?

Should You Buy Or Lease Your Next Car?

Whenever someone brings up the possibility of leasing a car, usually most people nod their heads and say they would never do that. However, do you really know much about leasing? There are positives of leasing your next car, but there are negatives as well. Here are some things you should think about before you...

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What do gold and money have to do with each other?

What do gold and money have to do with each other? Here are some quick facts about gold: It is quite scarce; it has a high value for small amounts and is enough to go around; all the gold EVER mined weighs approximately 171 thousand tons; and at today’s current price, gold is worth approximately...

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How To Avoid Lifestyle Inflation

How To Avoid Lifestyle Inflation

I believe that most people fall to lifestyle inflation eventually. You most likely will not live the same lifestyle as you did when you were 18 and fresh out of high school or 22 and fresh out of college, but you also don’t want lifestyle inflation to get so out of control in your life...

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Saving Money When Food Shopping

Groceries can be expensive. They are usually one of the biggest line items in our budget each month, and we are always looking for ways to decrease our food spending. I know of people who can manage to spend $200 a month feeding their whole family delicious meals all month, and then I also know...

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Frugal Workout Ideas

As your New Year’s resolution, you may have made a deal with yourself to workout more. You may have also made a resolution to save more money, which means that a gym membership may not be in your budget. However, do not fear, there are plenty of ways to get workouts in and be more...

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Financial Topics To Discuss Before You Get Married

Financial Topics To Discuss Before You Get Married

Before you get serious and/or get married with your loved one, there are a few financial topics that you should discuss. I have heard horror stories where people did not know that their spouse had hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of debt until after they got married, and those type of stories always shock...

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