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  • Clean up on the tools for Spring

    The winter snow is melted, and it’s left behind dirt. A lot of it. Both inside and outside. The good news is that Spring is a traditional time to clean, and stores and manufacturers never ignore tradition!

    We won’t come clean for you, but we will help you clean up on the savings”¦ More

  • Save by Thinking Outside the Box

    The current cost of products gives pause to most purchasers. Consideration of need and usefulness are on the rise. A consistent money-saving technique is to think about products in a dual-purpose light. Sometimes a great deal is passed over because the main use of a product is deemed unnecessary.
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  • Are You One Who Runs Out and Fuels Up?

    When gas prices jump, are you one who rushes to beat the increase? Fighting snowy roads, traffic, and lines at the gas station is worth it. Assured of higher gas prices later, you’re willing to put forth the effort.

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  • Are Coupons really Worth my Time?

    We often hear people say they would use coupons, but it’s just not worth their time. But is it really true they take too long and don’t add up to enough? Let’s look at the facts in a different light. Because no two situations are exactly alike, follow these steps to see if coupons really are for you, but you just never thought of it that way”¦
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  • Save Money and Time Grocery Shopping

    Savvy shoppers will tell you: to save money, you need to spend some time. But it doesn’t have to be hours on end. Here are tips to save both time and money. (click the title to read more) More

  • Theme Gift Baskets are a Hit!

    Graduation, Weddings, Baby Showers, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays… Theme Gift Baskets are a Hit! Gifts can sometimes be difficult to choose. And if you find yourself just popping a check or gift card in an envelope last minute ““ expensive. More

  • Make Easter Eggstra Special

    With Easter only a few weeks away, finding goodies to stuff your basket is easy. Tempting candy, bright plastic eggs, and adorable stuffed buddies abound. But with so many choices, you can end up overflowing your baskets and emptying your wallet ““ without gaining anything important. (click the title to finish reading) More

  • Beat the Cold by Planning a Heart-Warming Vacation!

    Rest and recuperation are essential to health – physical, family-wise, and spiritual. So plan it right, use these tips, and enjoy it guilt-free!

    1. Plan in Advance ““ As far out as possible. Decide where and when you want to go. Calculate how much money you need and save consistently toward it.

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  • The Importance of Proper Car Maintenance

    If you’re looking for ways to reduce your vehicle costs, a great place to start is car maintenance. A lot of car maintenance requires a moderate upfront investment, but the increased life you’ll get from your vehicle more than pays for the cost over time. Every system in your vehicle may need maintenance at some point, but we’ll cover just a few of the basic car maintenance services you should focus on to extend the life of your vehicle. More

  • 12 Tips to Cut Your Heat Bill

    12 Tips to Cut Your Heat Bill

    (1) Find your thermostat “sweet spot” ““ that perfect degree that is just warm enough. Perhaps you could stand it a touch cooler, and just don’t know it. Start by setting it two degrees lower than normal and see if you can go lower. More

  • Valentine’s Day Rescue

    Ah”¦ Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t matter that it’s not a federal holiday. What matters is that you don’t muff it up. But when you’re out of ideas and time ““ what can you do? This late in the game, better plan to make up for it ““ unless, of course, you luck out and can do one of these before the day is through”¦
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  • Tax Time ““ Get ready!

    Taxes can be overwhelming. Here’s some help. First, a list of commonly needed documents. This is not a complete list, and not all items apply to all filers.
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