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No Credit History? No Problem. How to Get a Credit Card Anyway

Posted In:  credit cards  mortgage

Here in the US, having a good credit history and credit score is very important. Lenders check your credit score before approving a loan for you. If you need an auto loan, a mortgage, your FICO score will be pulled from one of the three major credit bureaus. Some employers also do that! But is it a real disaster if you have no credit history and you want to take a loan? The answer is not really. Here is how things may work out.Read the rest...



Save money on promoting your blog

Posted In:  other

If you are providing good and useful content to readers, chances are your blog will do well sooner or later. If you want it to be sooner, you need to find affordable ways to promote your blog. Of course, the best methods are the free ones. Here are some tips to help you get more exposure for free:Read the rest...



How to Save Money on Your Home-Brewed Coffee

My husband and I were recently gifted a Keurig home brew coffee machine. Having used one in the office at my prior job, I have to say it is one of the best products I have ever used. We were supplied with Green Mountain coffee and I was hooked on the French Roast. So when this $150 coffee maker dropped in our laps for free, I was jumping up and down…until I thought about the cost of ownership.Read the rest...



Your Questions About Homemade Laundry Detergent Answered

Posted In:  family

 Yes, you can make your own laundry soap. How do you do it?

Making your own detergent isn’t all that difficult. All you need is one bar of your favorite soap, one box of washing soda, one box of borax a five-gallon bucket. It only takes a few minutes of your time and many people swear by it. Still, I've got a few more questions about it. Here's what you need to know and the questions I'm asking about homemade laundry detergent.Read the rest...



How to Save a Fortune on College Tuition

Posted In:  family

The following is a guest post by Neal Frankle. He's a Certified Financial Planner and blogs at Wealth Pilgrim. Neal writes about taking action steps to improve your financial situation and finding balance at the same time.Read the rest...



Trying to Save Money But Don't Know Where to Start? How to Prioritize.

Posted In:  debt reduction

In tough times, saving money becomes a new priority among consumers. Indeed, the aftermath of the 2008 credit crunch made a lot of us begin thinking more seriously about how we can cut expenses. As a result, the savings rate among consumers inched upwards from zero for the first time in several years. For consumers struggling under intense debt loads, such news is hardly reassuring. Their priority is to get out from under the weight of their debt. How can they do that if every spare cent goes to making the minimum payments every month? This is not the time to be baby-stepping your money goals. By prioritizing your bills, you can knock off some big debt quickly and start saving sooner.Read the rest...



Road Travel Food on a Budget: 13 Great Tips

Weekend warrior or weeklong wandering, road trips are great low-budget getaways. Here are some tips to keep your stomachs from growling and your wallet from emptying...and don't worry, I'm not going to tell you to try road kill!  Read the rest...



7 Ways to Consolidate Your Debt

These days, it’s hard to look at debt consolidation options without getting a heavy sales pitch. The industry as a whole is known for seedy offers that are a better deal for the debt consolidation companies than for the consumer. But when used wisely, debt consolidation helps people save money by reducing the cost of interest on borrowed money. The savings can help you put more money towards the debt and eventually pay it off more quickly than you otherwise could.Read the rest...



Billeater’s Practical Guide to Freezing Efficiently for Food Savings

Did you know that you could save hundreds of dollars a year simply by putting your freezer to work for you? It’s not just about buying extra peas on sale and freezing them. There’s a lot more to it than that. By extending the life of meals, freezing some foods you never thought about, and taking better care of your freezer, you’ll save a bundle on groceries and energy. Read the rest...



7 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat Without Wasting Money on AC

Posted In:  energy saving tips

 The cost of living is constantly rising, and many families struggle just to pay the bills. The summer months, which always see a spike in energy usage, put a further strain on family finances. There is no energy-saving plan that will suit all lifestyles, but there are several ways a family can take energy-saving measures that save both money from the monthly budget and emissions from our eroding climate.Read the rest...

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