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Does your culture support saving?

Posted 3 weeks 2 days ago by Philip Brewer

My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and beer for everyone until the money ran out. The other people I hung around with did the same."

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Dumpy to Divine on Less Than a Dime

Posted 35 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault

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We’ve all been there at one time or another. Living in a not so glamorous place can be a choice, a necessity, or for some, an investment opportunity. If you’re currently residing in budget accommodations that are well, a bit dumpy, here is a list of affordable strategies you can put to work this weekend, no matter what your budget.

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Soup Toppers With Style

Posted 39 weeks 3 days ago by Myscha Theriault

Food and Drink

Tis the season for soothing, hearty homemade soups. With as much as people pay for this stuff at the deli counter (and don't get me started on the prices and ingredient lists for canned), it's not hard to see how serving this stuff up at home just makes good "soup cents". While many soups look fabulous enough in their own right, having some gourmet topping options on hand can really kick things up a notch and make you feel like you are eating out. Here are sixteen different topping ideas that'll have you serving up soup based dinners with style.

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Stash Your Cash: Using Tax Relief Programs for Big Savings

Posted 49 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault

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If you’re like many people, the mere mention of taxes makes your eyes cross and your brain turn to mush. Recently though, I ran across some powerful information regarding tax relief programs the average person can apply for on their own.

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Ten Things to Do With Bargain Beef

Posted 51 weeks ago by Myscha Theriault

Filed Under: Food and Drink

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Don't forget, steaks and roasts can often go on sale for less than the cost of lean hamburger. Have the meat department grind, slice or chop it for you for free. They've always been happy to do it for me when I've asked. Here are ten ways to stretch the beef even further on the home front.

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What's Cooking? Breakfast Cookies for the Life Hacker on the Go

Posted 51 weeks ago by Myscha Theriault

Filed Under: Food and Drink

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Many of the breakfast cookie recipes I’ve seen online will have your arteries completely clogged by the very next day. I really like this one that I modified from the original to be fat free and have a little more flavor. You can also double this for a large batch.

This recipe is extremely healthy and easily beefed up with various add-ins to suit your preferences. It's also a great way to use up those extra bananas in a low calorie way and has absolutely no processed flour.

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Ten Budget Beauty Products You Can Make at Home

Posted 52 weeks ago by Myscha Theriault

Filed Under: Health and Beauty

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Tired of hearing health and beauty product recipes you'd need a chemistry text book to decipher? Here are ten simple ideas you can try today with things most people have sitting in the cupboards and pantries at home.

For the most part, these ideas are pretty unisex. So guys, feel free to indulge too. The only thing you'll need in addition to the ingredients is a few different types of empty containers such as spray bottles, squeezable squirt bottles, and empty jars with screw on caps.

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