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Saving Money

How to Keep Your Household Budget Under Control

Staff Writer

 · Nov 3, 2009

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A well thought-out plan is essential for keeping your household budget under control. Your primary goals should be to reduce spending and save money. Step 1: Planning Your Budget Begin by collecting as many recurrent financial documents as you can. These should include: rent receipts utility bills phone bills Internet access bills Have copies of […]

DIY design projects make decorating the living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen or any other area of an apartment an affordable undertaking. You don’t even need to be particularly crafty to redecorate your apartment quickly and easily. 1. Cleaning Up The most important step before decorating the living room or any other room in an apartment […]

Staff Writer

 · Nov 2, 2009

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Knowing how to save money and live on a budget it critical in today’s economy. Family budget planning is a step in the right direction towards more frugal living. Here are some strategies to help you plan your budget and save money. 1. Write Down Your Expenses All to often we are unaware of what […]

Emily Gojko

 · Oct 30, 2009

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Getting control of your finances is a challenge. One way to get a jump start on financial health is by using personal budgeting software. Reduce your spending and track your expenses easily with the organization this software brings to your financial life. Getting Started There are a variety of different software programs available that can […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 29, 2009

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If you are looking for ways to trim your budget, one way is to save money by going green. Making choices that are good for the earth are also often good for the pocketbook!  Going green is not about replacing all the products you use with an organic or earth-friendly alternative. Making better shopping choices […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 27, 2009

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One of the ways to reduce your expenses and save more money is to lower your phone costs. Here are 6 tips you can use. Use a Prepaid Cell Phone Using a prepaid cell phone is the best option (in most cases) for cell phone use. A regular cell phone is just too expensive, and […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 26, 2009

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A kitchen make over can transform a cluttered, unappealing kitchen into a highly functional and attractive part of your apartment. Luckily for the apartment dweller on a budget, small space design can be inexpensive and relatively simple with a little DIY intuitiveness. Clean Up Before your kitchen make over can truly begin, use effective homemade […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 23, 2009

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You can better prepare for life during and after college if you learn all you can about personal budget planning. Creating a budget and sticking to it will help you save money, pay your debts and have the money you need to live. Here are just a few budget principles to try: Use a Financial […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 21, 2009

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You can save money monthly when you learn to apply simple water conservation tips. When you allow water to run all the time, without thinking about it, you’re pouring money down the drain. Follow these tips, and you’ll put money back into your pocket. Rinse Water Saving water requires you to be creative. There are […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 20, 2009

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A bedroom make over can turn a cluttered sleeping area into a welcoming retreat, but if you’re on a budget, you probably think that redecorating is too expensive. However, with a little hard work and little ingenuity, inexpensive decorating can add flavor and function to your bedroom. Organize and Clean Before you can redecorate, the […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 19, 2009

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