household savings

Do You Have Enough Money To Live

by Mitz September 21, 2011
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I once asked my rapper friend (Dollar Bill) if he had enough money to heat his house since he just moved to Minnesota to collaborate with Prince. He flashed me a gold-tooth smile and opened up a briefcase full of $100’s and said, “I can burn these until December.” As I left in my 1991 [...]

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5 Money Saving Ideas by Recycling

by Mitz June 21, 2011
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With a struggling economy, families are looking for creative ways to save money.   You normally don’t think of recycling as way to save money but there are plenty of ways to use recycling as a way to gain cash.   So how does recycling save money? 1. By saving aluminum cans, plastic bottles and bags, or [...]

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Think Carefully Before Taking on a Fifteen-Year Mortgage

by Mitz May 30, 2011

When it comes to buying a home the real dream of most prospective purchasers is to eventually clear the mortgage and own their home outright. Consequently at a time when everyone is particularly aware of not getting themselves into too much debt and the importance of making sure they are not encumbered with debts for [...]

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67c Cake Mix to Save Money and Feed the Family

by Mitz May 3, 2011
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Baking with 67c cake mix and save money

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How To Save Money On Your Home Loan

by Andy February 4, 2011

How to Save Money on Your Home Loan Owning a home is considered a rite of passage and a deep-rooted symbol of prosperity and success. Unfortunately, it is also a significant lifetime investment. Use the tips below to save thousands of dollars on your home loan before, during, and after the purchase. Before You Buy [...]

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Real Estate: The 10 Most Expensive Cities in USA

by Alban October 13, 2010

Due to the real estate economy, people are keeping an eye on their pocketbooks and are looking and buying properties that are marketed at a lower rate. Prices per square foot or meter in both the U.S. and Canada vary on location, home size, et. al. variables. In Canada, the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador [...]

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The Worst Personal Finance Advice

by Alban September 1, 2010

Often it is hard to tell bad advice until after you’ve followed it, however when it comes to your finances you can’t afford to follow advice in the hopes that it will be good – you have to know before you take the advice whether it is bad. When it comes to the worst personal [...]

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Homemade mosquito (mossie) spray to save money

by Mitz March 2, 2010

Why buy expenisve mossie spray when you can make it yourself very cheaply. I make may own homemade mosquito repellant and it keeps the mossies, sand flies, and flies away. I am one of those people that always get bitten by insects, when everyone else can’t feel a thing. Here I am scratching and slapping [...]

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Tips for Saving Thousands on Your Home Loan

by Mitz February 19, 2010

Homes are essential for everyone nowadays. Therefore there is an increase in the demands for home loans all through out the world. If you really want to save thousands on to your home loans then pay heed to the following tips: Interest Rate! The rates of interest will decide the life time payment amount. With [...]

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8 Tips to Save Money on your Christmas Gifts!

by Alban December 18, 2009

We all like to spend money on our friends and family at Christmas time and there are few things as satisfying as being able to buy and give a gift you just know the recipient will love. However, if you need to tighten your belt a little this year in the Christmas gift department, or [...]

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