3 Ways in Order to Achieve Compliance If You Cannot Pay Federal Taxes

February 10, 2010

The following is a guest post by Manny Davis. Please see the end of the article for his bio.
2009 was troubling with the US economy facing financial turbulence, not experienced since the Great Depression. Consequently, many individuals will have trouble paying their taxes. Here are few options to pursue if you cannot [...]

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Best Bargains For February

February 9, 2010

February can bring a lot of opportunities to build your family’s wardrobes without spending an arm and a leg. Now that the holiday spending frenzy has passed, retailers often still have a surplus of winter inventory. Since many shops start receiving their spring apparel in the middle of winter, retailers will be extremely [...]

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Shepherd’s Pie – Cook At Home Day

February 8, 2010

This is a great casserole that my kids just love. Even though it makes a large amount, seems like it does not last very long in our household. It is a pretty quick fix too.
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 cup of canned mushrooms
3 cups mashed [...]

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Pantry Stockpiling – How To Make Your Pantry Well Stocked

February 5, 2010

A well-stocked pantry is key to providing your family with a variety of healthy meals on a budget. On any given evening, you’ll be able to walk to your pantry and find the ingredients for a meal that will make your family enjoy dinner and eating at home. Certainly cooking your meals at [...]

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Valentine’s Day Gifts On A Budget

February 4, 2010

As Valentine’s Day approaches you may find that your thoughts have begun to turn to finding the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Expensive Valentine’s Day gifts may show your loved one how much they mean to you, but they will also make a pretty hefty dent in your pocketbook. [...]

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The Importance of Keeping Receipts

February 3, 2010

I have to admit that we are “receipt hoarders” here in the NotMadeofMoney household. First, we save our receipts because we use them to enter the relevant information into Quicken, the software we use for our personal finances. But there are other reasons we’ve found for keeping our receipts:
Price [...]

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A Complete Guide to Lowering Your Water Bill

February 2, 2010

The following is a guest post by Marcy Tate. Please see the bottom of the article for her author bio.
When it comes to saving, it’s the little things that matter: Small savings
add up. If you want to conserve water and reduce your water bill, small
changes will do the trick.
According to the [...]

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Crock Pot Chili – Cook At Home Day

February 1, 2010

One of my favorite kitchen appliances has to be my crockpot. I love being able to throw the ingredients in the pot in the morning and have a delicious meal ready at the end of the day. This recipe for crockpot chili is inexpensive and quick to make.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef [...]

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Identity Theft and You – Simple Tips To Protect Yourself

January 29, 2010

Stories abound warning consumers about the perils of shopping on the internet. Internet shoppers have every justification to be concerned about the growing problem of identity theft and having their credit card information compromised. Having your identity stolen can be an expensive and complicated matter to clean up.
Don’t think, though, that you have [...]

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Quick Tips For Comparison Shopping

January 28, 2010

Keeping your expenses as low as possible requires that you make the most of every dollar you have to spend. Purchasing items on sale can help you stretch your dollar farther than it normally goes, but learning to recognize a good price can take a little practice. Shopping several stores or websites and [...]

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