Customer Service, Tips

Call For Discounts

This tip is an oldie but a goodie – and it works for me: From time to time, I call the companies with which I do business – and ask for discounts. I just (literally, one minute ago) got off the phone with our television provider – and was able to reduce our monthly bill by nearly 30%. All I…

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Budget

Avoid These Budgeting Mistakes

My family and I have been living on a budget for nearly 10 years.  Over that time, we’ve made our share of mistakes – and we’ve adopted some valuable habits.  When making your budget, consider the following – Do not wait until the last minute to make your budget.  Our budget begins on the first of each month, so we…

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Home Maintenance, Saving Money, Tips

How To Save Money On Repairs

Here are a few tips and tricks for saving money on repairs – Keep track of your manuals.  I have a binder wherein I keep the manuals for all of the tools and appliances that we buy.  Quick tip – If you’ve lost your manual, check online.  Search by manufacturer and model number. Check to see if the item is…

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