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The Secret to Living a Better
Life ®
"It's not about being able
to spend more money.
It's about enjoying
and managing
what you already have... BETTER!"
- Michelle Jones, Founder of BetterBudgeting.com
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Living
a Better Life®
It's a NEW
Day: The Unemployed are NOT Unemployable
A disturbing report regarding the unemployed has been circulating in the
news for the last several months. Rand Ghayad, a Northern University doctoral student in economics, conducted
a research study by submitting 4,800 fictitious resumes, representing computer generated applicants with identical credentials, and different durations of unemployment...
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READ
THE BETTER BUDGETING 5-STEP PLAN
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Money-Saving Newsletter Online!"
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Credit
Wise
What to Do with Old Credit Card Accounts
If you’re concerned about your credit score, you may be wondering what you should do about those
old credit card accounts that may still be open but that you haven’t used in a while. Should you close them or leave them open?...
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Frugal
Parenting
Laundry: More Ways to Save
Laundry may be a never-ending chore, especially for large families. In my
last column, 9 Tips to Save Money by Doing Less Laundry, I shared some helpful suggestions and tips to save you time and money. This
month, I offer you even more ways to save... read
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Guest
Article
Living
the Good Life Cheaply: How to Fit Wine into Your Budget
Successful
frugal living requires balancing smart spending with some level of satisfaction.
In thrift mode, it's easy to feel deprived. The first expenses surgically
removed from your monthly budget are the luxuries, then you cut out those things
you sort of need but mostly like, and things progress until you're left with
only the basic necessities... read
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Tax
Help
Get
Organized for Next Year's Tax Return
Read
these great tips on how to prepare for next year's tax season. And,
where to apply for college financial aid, after your taxes have
been filed... read
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Homemade
Gifts
Spring
is in the air (for some of us) and that means Mother's Day and the
end of the school year are almost here! I can't even believe it.
Where did Jan, Feb, March and April GO?! To
help you out here's a few of our growing
lists of inexpensive gifts for these special occasions. I've also
included Father's Day, though it's not until June. It's never too
late to get started on gifts!
Gifts for Mother's Day
Gifts for Father's Day
Gifts for Teachers
Gifts for Graduates
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Frugal
Family Recipes
Caramel
Millionaire's Shortbread
If you enjoy Twix® candy bars you will love this recipe! The
taste is very similar... view
recipe
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