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  • How to really save on spring cleaning, including carpets

    There is something about spring that just makes us want to pitch out the old, spruce up our place, and have a fresh start. Every thorough spring cleaning routine should contain 3 essential parts: Save money on your supplies, make a plan to deep clean, and get the carpets cleaned. More

  • 5 Computer mistakes people make that cost big cash

    People unwittingly invite trouble onto their computers all the time and then end up having to pay to repair them. I’ve got a round-up of 5 computer mistakes people make that cost big cash – and how to avoid or eliminate them altogether – plus a scam warning and a DIY repair bonus tip. More

  • Avoid Blind Cash Drain

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    Avoid blind cash drain – how to control renewals

    Nearly endless services, memberships, and subscriptions have the option for automatic renewal these days. I like them until I continue to pay for things I don’t want because I forgot all about the renewals. If this has happened to you, here’s how you can avoid blind cash drain and control renewals. More

  • Why you need to know and understand your credit score

    Do you know and understand your credit score? Many people I talk to have no idea. It’s something that is easy to overlook until you run into some kind of issue. Sometimes by then, it ends up becoming a problem that is costly, time-consuming, and difficult to overcome. More

  • Is the best pet food the most expensive?

    Numerous factors go into the production of pet foods, affecting the shelf price. In order to get the best pet food quality you desire at a price you can afford, you need two things: (1) To understand how pet food labels are worded. (2) To research where you can get the best value. More

  • What you should know about the latest tax scams

    It’s that time of year again when tax scams seem to be more prevalent. Since the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the government agency that collects federal taxes, scammers pretend to be an IRS official in order to get you to send them money. So how can you tell the caller is an imposter? More

  • 5 coupon changes you need to know

    JCPenney is famous in one of the worst possible ways when it comes to coupons. And not just at JCP, other stores and businesses are making changes too, and whether or not they are on-track for what consumers are looking for in the current economy remains to be seen. More