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Money Guide: Family Budget (Page 5)

11 High Paying Blue Collar Jobs That Might Surprise You

Mike Rowe, the host of the fascinating TV show “Dirty Jobs,” has long been an advocate for the types of jobs that many people view as undesirable and low paying work. Skilled labor and trades are actually experiencing shortages because many people feel like doing physical work is beneath their dignity. Most of these job vacancies can be filled by people who do not have college degrees. These... ❯❯❯

The Vehicle that Couldn’t - What to Do When Your Car is a Write-Off

Some faithful cars that have served you reliably for some time just aren’t able to make it out of even small and non severe collisions, even if you have counted on their steadily purring motors for many years. Particularly in the cases of older vehicles or those who were nearing the end of their driving life, anyway, they may be done in completely by a relatively non serious fender bender or... ❯❯❯

Don't Spend Too Much on Your Car

Cars are some of the most expensive things we buy during the course of our lives, so the decision to purchase is wrought with a healthy series of considerations.  Paying too much for your car is like throwing money into the wind, so following a number of essential car buying guidelines keeps your transactions in order. A payday loan could help you make this purchase but ensure you check the rates... ❯❯❯

How to save money on your bank account

You don't usually think of a bank account as an item on which you're required to spend money, because it's traditionally a vehicle that helps you spend on other goods and services.  But if you check your bank outlay and separate fees due the bank as opposed to debits for other purposes, odds are you'll be unpleasantly surprised at how much money the bank charges usurp that would be better spent... ❯❯❯

Top 5 Frugal Driving Tips

Being a frugal driver is important in this day and age. Being a frugal driver is important for a number of reasons. One of the biggest reasons is fuel efficiency. Fuel expenses can be one of the biggest car ownership expenses there is. You not only have to pay for fuel, but also insurance and a whole host miscellaneous expenses. At the end of the day, you must be left wondering: is it even worth... ❯❯❯

Painless Techniques To Save Money

When most people hear about the newest techniques to save money, right away they assume they are going to have to make a drastic change or give up their favorite necessities. The fact is that you can really save a substantial amount of money each year with some painless techniques that you can begin utilizing immediately. Here are a few money saving techniques you can use that can help you build... ❯❯❯

The Bank Of Mum And Dad – Can You Cut Down Opening Hours?

When your child goes off to university it can be a worrying time. Not only is there the detachment of your young one flying the nest, but there is also the fear of how well you have prepared them for the outside world. If you want to encourage your children to learn to stand on their own two feet and take responsibility where money is concerned, try to educate rather than continually bailing... ❯❯❯

Instant Riches: Stop Wasting Your Money on These Five Things

Wasting money. It's become almost a national pastime. It seems like people are actually inventing new ways to waste money every day. For example, some people refuse to eat leftovers, kick up the heat during the wintertime so they can walk around the house in a t-shirt and underwear, and leave leave the lights on in several rooms while they're at work. With new technologies in online video,... ❯❯❯

Top Home Energy Efficiency Tips

Many families across the United States are struggling to make ends meet on a daily basis.  From cutting costs at the grocery store to managing a budget, families are always trying to stretch their money as far as it will go.  Amazingly enough, one of the largest expenses home owners have to worry about is their energy bill.  Although the cost of electricity rates is on the rise, there is still... ❯❯❯

5 Ways to Stretch Your Holiday Shopping Dollars

During the holidays, we all want to be able to surprise our loved ones with the gifts they truly want and need in order to show them how much we appreciate them all year long. While gift giving can be a great feeling, it can also become a large expense. In order to reduce spending but still give thoughtful gifts, consider these 5 tips that can help you to stretch your holiday shopping dollars... ❯❯❯

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