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Do you cringe every time your water bill arrives in the mail? Are you scared to review your water consumption for the previous period? If this sounds familiar, it goes without saying that you have had a run-in with some high water bills in the past. Rather than continue down this path, here are five of the best ways to save in the future: 1. Check your faucets for leaks. That small drip may not seem...

As you continue to send your resume to one employer after the next, you hope to receive “that” call. The one in which the other party asks you to come and interview for the position. Once the excitement wears off, there is a good chance the nervousness will settle in. Are you ready for the questions that are sure to come your way? Are you ready for the possibility of meeting with several interviewers? As nervous...

Unexpected expenses can derail even the most perfect budget. While you can’t predict when they’ll happen, there are a few expenses that are almost unavoidable especially if you’re married, a homeowner, or employed. Unemployment. Lots of factors affect how long it will take you to get another job, but the rule of thumb is that it takes one month for every $10,000 salary you were earning. So, the more money you were making, the longer it...

Credit cards remain popular among many people for a variety of reasons. From the reward points to the convenience, there will always be people who would rather swipe their plastic than pay with cash. Conversely, there are several high level benefits of paying with cash. Once you become familiar with these, you may find yourself more interested in using cash and less interested in credit cards. Here are three benefits: 1. No chance of running up...

Are you the type of person who enjoys jumping from one estate sale to another? No matter if you have been going to these sales for many years or are just now getting started, you know you are in for a good time. You also know that there are many things you can buy, from furniture to clothes to electronics and much more. The three tips below will put you on the right path to success:...

Like some, you may be out of work and willing to take on any job. Or much the same as others, you could find yourself looking to make a change to a career that better suits your skills. While traditional methods of searching for a job remain a viable option, it is important to consider the benefits of using the internet. More specifically, professional networking sites such as LinkedIn. Even if you don’t yet have a...

Most people understand how important it is to have a budget, regardless of how much money they earn. That being said, many people shy away from this because they don’t want to spend the time required to keep their budget in good working order. If you want to create and manage a sound budget without spending too much of your valuable time, there are several key steps you can take. Here are three to consider: 1....

With only a few days left in 2014, it is time to look towards the future. What will your budget look like in 2015? Are you going to make changes, or will you keep things pretty much the same? Regardless of your position, there are a few budget related questions you should ask as the calendar year turns. What areas of your budget can be improved in the new year?What areas of your budget should remain...

For many people, there is nothing more exciting than taking a summer vacation. They look forward to this all year long, knowing that it is sure to be one of the best times of their life. Have you had to skip vacation in the past due to financial concerns? If so, you know one thing to be true: you don’t want to ever deal with this problem again. The best way to protect against this is...

In a perfect world, you would never run into issues related to your budget. Unfortunately, this is not the way things work out. You will be presented with many budgeting challenges on a regular basis. Some of these are enough to turn your finances upside down. Others are much easier to approach. Here are three budgeting challenges that are easy to overcome: 1. A lack of organization. Like many, this may be a problem that has...