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Be sure to read the fineprint to find out more about fees your bank may levy56

How Your Bank is Costing You Money

A few months ago I thought I'd try something a little different. I basically have all of my money in one credit union. I have a long term savings account for emergencies and then a regular savings for...

2 comments    finance money online
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How to Save Big for Next School Year

I stopped in a local discount store yesterday and the sales signs were everywhere. Remember in an earlier column I told you to wait if you could, on certain items until a week or so until after school? Well,...

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Getting a loan is harder than ever but not impossible65

How Your Credit Score Can Change Youre Life

My husband and I bought our current home about six years ago. Back then, the price we paid for our 4 bedroom 2/12 bath home seemed like an enormous amount. Then, the market in Florida went nuts and people in...

2 comments    life home money
Baking soda has more uses than you may know, including removing stains from clothing70

How Baking Soda Can Save You Money

Every Sunday evening I do the same thing. I drive home from church with my family, drop them off and head to the grocery store for the week. With my list, I head inside and purchase the fruits, vegetables,...

2 comments    life family how to
Paying Down Debt Can Be Fun, If You Know Where to Look69

How To Find Extra Cash to Pay Down Debt

Since my hub is dedicated to two major aspects of life, education and money management, I've been doing a lot of research to continue to bring information you can use. Today I listened to a clip on the...

1 comment    how to internet money
There are great deals for back-to-school if you know where to look.53

How to Find the Best Deals for Back to School

In Florida and in many other states, tax free week is about to begin. So while you begin to buy school supplies and clothes for your kids, be sure you consider more than just the fact that you can pick up a...

0 comments    family how to money
Planning a menu for the week can save money and trips to the grocery store62

Need to Save Money? Plan a Menu

Listening to a financial talk show a few days ago, it reminded me of something I knew, but had buried. As the lazy days of summer come to an end and I begin to get back into the swing of a regular routine,...

4 comments    family how to home
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Make money from home takes work but it can be done

I began to seriously consider working from home about a year ago. It's been a roller coaster ride and one that I haven't completely conquered, but I've learned a lot a long the way. I am sure I don't have to...

2 comments    business family how to
Dual Enrollment Classes are a great way to earn college credit for free66

How your high school student can receive college credit for free

Can you believe we are in the middle of July? In Florida, that means the days students have to sleep the day away are numbered. If you haven't started already, it will soon be time to determine what classes...

1 comment    family home money
Dealing with creditors doesn't have to be a humiliating experience83

How to Negotiate with Creditors

When the phone rings do you cringe, worried it's another bill collector? Do you hate going to the mail box because you know another creditor is sending a letter asking for payment? Dreading the mail box and...

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