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Playing video games is actually an economical way to entertain yourself. It sure is cheaper than going to watch movies, sports games or concerts. But if you’re not wise with your video game habit it can get pretty expensive. If you’re not careful, before you know it you’ll have a myriad of video game systems and a whole bunch of old games collecting dust on your shelf. So here are some useful tips to make your video game hobby more… read more…

Each year the amount of Americans who shop online continues to increase. Black Friday madness has a little brother now, Cyber Monday. One of the most appealing things about shopping online is the ability to think a decision through in the peace and quiet of your own home, rather than at the store in front of a pushy sales person. One of the drawbacks of online shopping is that it is so simple to buy things. So simple in fact… read more…

There are many advantages to owning a home versus renting a home. However one of the drawbacks is the need to pay for homeowners insurance. You might not like paying for this fee, but it can be a lifesaver in the event of a catastrophe. Since you you figure this is a necessary expenses you may not think twice about how much you pay, but you can still save money on your homeowners insurance. Here are the best 7 ways… read more…

Managing your finances is a lot like planting a garden. Neither is an easy task, they both take plenty of patience, but if done right, the rewards are plentiful. Let me give you a few suggestions on how to have a flowery garden and/or grow your finances.

Know what you’re doing. Without knowledge on financial matters (or gardening) you’ll never get anywhere. If you want your wallet to grow or your flowers to bloom you need to know how to… read more…

2011 is drawing to a close and if you’re like one of the 150 million Americans you are in debt. If you don’t want 2012 to be a repeat of this year you’ll need to make a plan to get out of debt in 2012. It takes more than just making a New Year’s resolution to reduce your debt. You’ll need a plan and you’ll need to stick to it. Here’s a blueprint you can use to make 2012 a… read more…

It’s time to confess… whenever you gather up the troops and head out for a long flight, your ancient parental instincts suddenly flare up: foraging, hoarding and chocolate pretzel cravings. Here are some practical money-saving tips that will end up adding up to a surprising sum.
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One always feels as if they’re saving themselves trouble by calling a “professional”. Unfortunately, if a service has an advertising budget that includes paying someone to write a jingle for their company, then… read more…

It’s a difficult market for those looking to sell their home. Despite recent indications that housing sales may once again be picking up, this is still clearly a buyers market. Prices are down, inventory is up, foreclosures are abundant, home loans are more difficult to obtain and few people are looking to buy. The current conditions clearly favor buyers, not sellers.
Even so, there are still many people out there who are selling their home. Whether this is because they… read more…

Often times the worst purchases you make are impulse buys. The reason for this is quite obvious, you haven’t thought about it enough to make an educated decision on it. So what you should do is to hold off on that purchase for a bit. Go home and think about it, let a few days go by. It’s possible that half of the time you’ll forget all about it or even realize that you don’t really want it that bad.… read more…