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How to Get Cash Back on Every Purchase
Tweet Share on Facebook November 17, 2010 Comment (6)With the holidays right around the corner, easy ways to save money have never been more important. And one of the best ways to save money is with cash back deals. With a little creativity, you can get 15 percent or more in cash for many purchases you make every day. And you should be able to get some cash back on every purchase. With the help of the Internet, it doesn't take a lot of effort to find these deals.
[See The Hottest Holiday Gift Guide for 2010.]
So let's take a look at ways you can get cash rewards on your purchases. And keep in mind that in many instances, you'll be able to use several of these tips in combination on the same purchase.
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7 Easy Ways To Keep Food Costs Down
Tweet Share on Facebook November 17, 2010 CommentFood prices could be a significant portion of your budget, and the bad news is that they are not getting any cheaper. Depending on where you live and the selection of local stores, some food can be extraordinary expensive compared to the norm. For instance, fresh fruits and vegetables in my new neighborhood are a lot more expensive than what I was used to back in New York.
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7 Scents That Boost the Value of Your Home
Tweet Share on Facebook November 17, 2010 CommentRealtors always say that your home needs to smell great before a showing. The idea is that comforting smells like fresh-baked bread or cookies will make prospective buyers feel warm and comfortable in this potential "home" and therefore be inspired to make an offer.
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How to Stay Ahead of Consumer Protection Laws
Tweet Share on Facebook November 16, 2010 Comment (4)The past two years have brought about a slew of new consumer protection laws. While these laws and regulations are generally well thought-out, in our opinion they are years late and in many cases a bit toothless.
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How to Save Time and Money with Gray Hair
Tweet Share on Facebook November 15, 2010 Comment (3)From do-it-yourself kits to high-end salons, the hair color industry is a multi-billion dollar business. On a personal level, consumers spend small fortunes to touch up dark and graying roots or to switch hair colors. For instance, Michele Meyer, a gray-haired beauty featured at the Going Gray Looking Great website, calculates that she spent $52,000 to cover her premature gray hair during a 20-year period. Likewise, Anne Gray, author of the memoir Going Gray, estimates that salon hair-coloring sessions cost her $65,000—unadjusted for inflation—over two and a half decades.
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Your Credit Score Matters More Than You Think
Tweet Share on Facebook November 15, 2010 Comment (2)In many of my recent columns I've been writing a lot about credit reports and credit scores. Most of us don't need to be reminded of the importance of reviewing credit reports and fixing any errors, we know that keeping a clean and accurate credit report is important.
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6 Things You Should Get for Free
Tweet Share on Facebook November 12, 2010 Comment (3)These are just a few things I don't feel a need to pay for since I can get them for free. It is far from a comprehensive list and I'm sure not everyone will agree with them. Sometimes there are some exceptional situations where you will have to pay for these items. While these things cost somebody something, they are all pretty close to free to you.
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6 Creative and Inexpensive Date Nights
Tweet Share on Facebook November 12, 2010 Comment (1)Time and money are the most valuable resources on the planet. I can't stop the clock, but I can share a few ways for you to keep some of your hard earned cash and make your time a little more enjoyable. After all, it's much easier to enjoy a date night with your significant other when you don't have to worry about breaking your budget!
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying On Credit
Tweet Share on Facebook November 10, 2010 Comment (4)So you've got a credit card. It makes sense to figure out the best way to use it, right? Yes, you could go out and slap down the first credit card you find from your wallet—but is this really the best way to go about making a purchase? If you're a responsible credit card user, you may find that by using the right type of card, you could save yourself more money than you realize.
Before you pull out that treasured piece of plastic, ask yourself the following questions to figure out which credit card will work the best for your current purchase.
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How to Declutter Your Home Fast Before a Move
Tweet Share on Facebook November 10, 2010 Comment (3)Raise your hand if this sounds familiar. You've just decided to move to a new place. You're unbelievably excited and enthusiastic. Then, almost as soon as the rush of delight came on, reality sets in for you. You look around, with a growing sense of dread, at all of your stuff, the stuff that now needs to be packed into a box, hauled into a moving truck, and moved. Just thinking about it makes you want to change your decision about moving, and you haven't even started the process yet.
