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The first two things that pop into most people's heads when they think about going 'green' are expensive and extra work. Actually the reverse is true! Being environmentally conscious can actually save you money in many different ways, and there are plenty of things you can do that don't add extra work to our already hectic lives. Saving energy is a sure-fire money saver a... read more »

The internet is a great place to spend money, and luckily it's a huge competitive market so you can find some really great deals if you look for them! The trick is in knowing what to look for and how to get the best deal on pretty much anything. Of course price is important, but there are other ways you can save money too. Free shipping can save you a bundle depending on the item you'... read more »

It's pretty easy to ignore your bank account balance until you want to buy something and then just quickly check the balance online or over the phone. Unfortunately, that isn't the best way to keep your account from going in the red. You need to take into account any charges that are pending (charged by you, but not cleared through your bank yet) and any future charges that will be co... read more »

As any parent knows, kids are notorious for not wanting to eat anything that might be good for them. But luckily there are ways to distract them from how healthy something is by making it fun! A few good tricks to play around with are colors, shapes, dips, and temperature. For veggies you can julienne a variety of brightly colored fresh vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, and cucumber.... read more »

If you find yourself in a position where you're paying more than 10% of your gross income towards debt payments (credit cards and/or loans) then you probably should start working to eliminate your debt. You should start out by making a list of each and every creditor that you owe, the total balance owed, the minimum monthly payment, and the percentage rate that interest accrues (usually r... read more »