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  • 19 Money-Saving Uses for Mouthwash   15 years 20 weeks ago

    Also, the "special disinfectant solution" piercers recommended is saline solution, a.k.a. salt water. Of course you can buy it prepackaged but it's at least as easy to just mix salt with water (your piercer will tell you this too). And if you choose to use a mouthwash with tongue piercings (you can use the saline solution as a mouthwash too) you'll need to make sure it's an alcohol free mouthwash, for the same reasons alcohol is too harsh for outside-the-mouth piercings.

  • Save Money on Groceries With These Online Tools   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I totally am going to use MealsMatter! I was looking for a meal planning tool that would help me simplify my shopping, cut down on cost but still eat healthy! I can't wait to try it out and bookmarked it to check out before my next shopping trip- thanks!

  • 5 Money Making Activities You Can Do Today   15 years 20 weeks ago

    Also wondering if anyonw has tried to be a Yahoo Contributor?

  • The Best and Worst Nuts, by Nutrition and Price   15 years 20 weeks ago

    Waaa!
    You left out the one nut I can grow (easily) hazelnuts (AKA filberts)
    Any chance we can get them added to the list?

  • The core rate is not an evil conspiracy   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I also wanted to point out that the value of money seems to be holding. Have you heard of the flight to safety. Could the fact that the dollar is holding value during a massive devaluation be that it is being artificially propped up by its perceived safety during times of turbulence. What if that goes away. I am no economist by any stretch of the imagination but I see danger around every corner.

  • Save Money on Groceries With These Online Tools   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I am going to definitely start using some of these tools to start saving some money on my groceries.

  • The core rate is not an evil conspiracy   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I have to disagree with the premises of your argument. You make a lot of really good points but i think you are confused about what inflation is. As I understand, inflation is an increase in the quantity of money absent an equal increase in economic activity. The CPI in my opinion reflects the effects of inflation and not inflation itself. Yes, higher demand for food and energey reduce the standard of lliving. But, if the demand is artificially created through monetary and fiscal policy is this not the result of inflation.

  • The Best and Worst Nuts, by Nutrition and Price   15 years 20 weeks ago

    Interesting. I don't eat too many nuts simply because I've never liked them. My wife really does though and she finds almonds to be her favorites. The problem with many that are sold is that they're high in salt.

  • Excel: The Most Underrated Software You Already Own   15 years 20 weeks ago

    There's also LibreOffice Calc, which is free (actually, the whole office suite is) and will fulfill the spreadsheeting needs of *almost* everyone.

  • 5 Money Making Activities You Can Do Today   15 years 20 weeks ago

    Starting the No/Low cost business method is the way forward especially in these challenging times - with web hosting being so cheap and wordpress blogs so easy to install, it's pretty straightforward to make some extra money talking about what you love.

    I'll not retire on my blogging income, but it really does help out!

  • Ask the Readers: Do You Buy New or Used Cars?   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I've made the common mistake of prematuraly taking on the responsibility of a car payment right out of college and if I could do it all again, that's one thing I would have avoided. There's nothing wrong with having a nice, shiny new vehicle, but it would have cost me $700 to fix the old one (which wasn't really THAT old), but instead I chose to spend tens of thousands of dollars to replace it with a new one. That said, today I'm a lot more thoughtful when it comes to vehicles. Function over fashion is my new motto. Maybe one day in the future that will change but for now, the incredible savings for having a used car and utilizing car sharing programs might come in handy for things far more valuable in the near and far future.

  • 5 Money Making Activities You Can Do Today   15 years 20 weeks ago

    Does anyone know if these are legit?
    http://www.consumer-reporter-news.com/careers7.html?=

  • 6 Secret Homemade Stain Removers That Kick Butt   15 years 20 weeks ago

    about the hair spray ink thing. well, I tried it, and well no results. guess that INK stain was REALLY set in there. but, glade it worked well for yourself.

  • 5 Money Making Activities You Can Do Today   15 years 20 weeks ago

    Here's a spin on #4 if you don't mind a little extra work.
    Spend a little time on EBay looking at things that you know a decent amount about. "Watch" some items that are for sale and see what they end up actually selling for.
    Then, look for these items being sold on Craigslist, find an item that is at or below what most of them are selling for on EBay, and then offer the seller a lower price than what they're asking.
    Be sure not to go too low, as this can be insulting to the seller, but shoot them an offer low enough that will still net you a profit after factoring in the expenses of shipping and EBay fees.
    The thing that makes this work is the fact that Craigslist is a marketplace where people are allowed to barter and negotiate.
    I made several hundred dollars a month doing this and enjoyed it for the most part. The best part was seeing your items get bid after bid.

  • 19 Money-Saving Uses for Mouthwash   15 years 20 weeks ago

    no it is listerine

  • Cost Comparison: Emergency Rooms vs. Urgent Care Centers   15 years 20 weeks ago

    The hospital nearest me charges $2,800 just to walk into the ER. If you have a cut finger they will charge about $100 per stitch. If you don't have insurance you don't go to the ER unless you know you will die otherwise, or unless you're an illegal immigrant, then it's free.

  • 25 Frugal Changes You Can Make Today   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I thought it was "recurring" instead of "reoccurring."

  • Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I Got a Ring Of Death On my New Red Dead Redemption CD. Ive Tried Toothpaste, 4 types of metal polish,Wax (as said in the comment about wax) which i had some problems with,Furniture Polish,Ive had it cleaned by the Average Cd Store Cleaner. The Ring itself Was Somewhat Lessened, But it wasnt completely Removed,Anyone got any suggestions on how to remove it? (RoxasTheHaxGod Is my GamerTag if any R.D.R. People out there want to play me)

  • 6 Expenses Worth Haggling Over   15 years 20 weeks ago

    On #2 the compensation changed effective April 5th. It basically took away a mortgage lenders ability to negotiate a lower rate with the consumer. Ironically both mortgage companies and banks reduced what they paid their employees while increasing rates by about 1/8th which means even more $ for the banks and companies. The employees and the consumer gets the shaft. Nice right. Great plan Government!! Way to make sure the middle class gets pushed down while banks make even more!

  • Ask the Readers: Do You Buy New or Used Cars?   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I did this option: "Like" us, then "Like" the update mentioning this giveaway (you can comment, as well — but you don't have to for entry), I'm Selene Montgomery on Facebook.

  • Ask the Readers: Do You Buy New or Used Cars?   15 years 20 weeks ago

    New. We get a huge discount from an employee plan and we usually keep our vehicles for many years.

  • 20 New Things You Can Make With Old Denim Jeans   15 years 20 weeks ago

    I made quilts for my grandchildren using their old jeans, pockets included, and flannel. The youngest one likes to keep his smaller stuffed animals in the pockets. He thinks they stay warm in there. Just the heads are peeking out and they get to sleep in their own cozy spot. He said they're comfortable in the pockets just like he's comfortable under the quilt.

  • 6 Mistakes to Avoid With a Financial Adviser   15 years 20 weeks ago

    They can be helpful to many people who really arent familiar with personal finance at all, however a lot of good information can be found online via reputable personal finance sites. Also, if you are a beginner investor, then a 401k, roth IRA, and an online brokerage setup yourself can minimize your costs. No need to get complicated and run to an FA right away. Saving the extra money you would pay an advisor can go back into your investments!

  • Ask the Readers: To Garage Sale or Not? (Chance to win $20)   15 years 20 weeks ago

    We had one today and it was a blast! We are moving, and spent a lot more time talking to our neighbors in one day than the two years we've been here! Of course they got the 50% neighbor sale. Also, the kids of the parents at our garage sales started playing soccer on our lawn with our 3 year old. So their parents bought more stuff (we made $500 in the end so we're pretty happy with that!). It was my first garage sale and I would definitely would do it again and now know what seems to sell well (toys, clothes, coloring books, gardening stuff). I would even go and check them out now that I know the deals you can get.

  • Waste Not, Want Not: Stop Throwing Away Your Food!   15 years 20 weeks ago

    Do you peel the stalks?