From the monthly archives:

February 2009

The Smart Way to Use Grocery Sale Ads

Each week grocery sales ads litter my mailbox. While some people may see them as junk mail, I know the truth. These sales ads are important tools that help me stretch my grocery dollars as far as possible. Do I sound a little crazy? Let me explain how I use them. First, when I get [...]

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Homemade Pizza – Cook At Home Day

One of my favorite things to make at home is homemade pizza. I’ve been making this recipe for years now. Pizza Dough Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add [...]

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Setting Realistic Savings Goals – and Achieving Them

Setting savings goals is an important step in any family’s financial plans. However, just as important is the act of setting realistic savings goals. I can set any goal I’d like, but if the goal isn’t attainable the only thing I’m going to achieve is frustration. A goal that I can reach, though, will leave [...]

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Hidden Dangers of Automatic Bill Pay

Let me start by saying that I love using the automatic bill pay that is available with my checking account. Not only do I get out of having to write checks for my regular expenses each month, but I also get to skip going online and scheduling the payments for those expenses. In a few [...]

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Spare Yourself from Pain at the Dentist: Controlling the Cost of Dental Care

For many people, going to the dentist is a painful experience. Now, I’m not talking about your actual dentist inflicting pain. I’m talking about the pain that accompanies the bill you receive for the dentist’s services. Ouch! Bi-annual cleanings and x-rays can be expensive enough. Then, add to that cost the charges for fillings or [...]

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