Spending

Add Some Glitter to Black Friday Shopping

Black Friday is synonymous with crush, panic, and overwhelm. Not so! Some little amount of preparation may go a long way toward ensuring a smooth and stress-free Black Friday experience. One strategy for staying abreast of sales is to sign up for shops' email lists. Prior to making a purchase, it is wise to research the store's return and price-matching policies. Make sure you've done your research before making a list The world wide web is a treasure trove of data, and there are seve...
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Tips and Tricks Every New Camper Van Owner Needs To Know

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If you are thinking about buying a camper van, then you're undoubtedly going to need some help. You need to stock up on the essentials, figure out where you are going to live while traveling, and learn how to travel without busting your wallet.  With all these things in mind and more, this blog post will be your ultimate guide for buying and using a camper van the right way.  1) Keep on top of cleaning When you are moving around a lot, cleaning a motorhome is perhaps the ...
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Thinking of Buying a Tesla? Here’s What You Need to Know

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Tesla’s vehicles are becoming more and more accessible in the mainstream these days, meaning many are considering these incredibly intelligent, eco-friendly electric vehicles as their next car, if they have the means to purchase or lease one. Of course, making a decision on which car to buy isn’t one that you take lightly; you’ll have to use this vehicle every single day until you upgrade or switch cars, so you need to be happy with the choice that you’ve made. If you’ve never had an electr...
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How Spending Big On Your Pooch Could Net You Thousands

One of America’s most famous pooches, Boo, nets his owner $1 million annually. The pint-sized Pomeranian works with Virgin America airlines, has his own book deal, and a social media following of millions. However, his owner, Irene Ahn, has to splash the cash to keep ‘the cutest dog in the world’ looking his best so that he can continue to rake in millions every year. And, the good news is that you too can make money from your pooch, so long as you look after your pet right a...
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How Modern Shopping Trends Affect Saving Habits

Consumer spending in America hit 14.1 trillion dollars during quarter three of 2018. How we spend plays a big role in how we save. If you want to accumulate wealth, looking at the freshest shopping trends will help you to understand how others save money by changing their own shopping habits. The hottest trends in shopping are purchases made via mobile devices, pop-up shops and automated subscriptions. These trends show that consumers are looking for deals that might be hard ...
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Get the Best Deals Selling Back Your Textbooks

Textbooks are a necessary expense that most students don't care for, and they can be hard to afford after you've shelled out all your money on tuition and room and board. Luckily, there are several ways to sell back last semester's textbooks and put a bit more cash back in your pocket. Although you most likely won't get full value for the textbook no matter where you sell it, follow these tips to help you get the best refund available. Keep Them in Good Shape The best thing you can do to p...
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6 Tips for Always Paying Your Bills on Time

Successfully accumulating wealth often means paying attention to the little ways in which we can save money in life. One way many people squander cash is by paying late fees and interest on bills that are overdue. Although the dollars may seem small, the charges add up to significant amounts over time. Consider that the late fee for monthly bills is often $30. Over the course of a year, that's $360, but over a 10-year period, that's a whopping $3,600. Consider what even a simple investment of t...
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Never Underestimate the Value of a Budget

For thousands of people across the United States, sticking to a budget is a very difficult task. Part of this reason is because there is no accountability aside from the effects of failure. It takes a great deal of dedication, willpower and persistence in order to make a home budget work. It's all too easy to spend your own money on what you want rather than what you need. A detailed budget can be laid out by the most professional of financial advisers. If the individual doesn't succumb to w...
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Hidden Fees to Watch for on your Cell Phone Bill

Signing a phone contract often comes with attractive incentives, including a low monthly rate, unlimited texting, and even a free smartphone. Yet when many consumers start to receive their first bills in the mail, they can be startled by higher numbers than they were expecting. Whether it's due to international rates, roaming charges, or going over a data allowance, there are many small fees that can really add up over the course of the month. To stay within your budget, it's important to learn ...
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4 Do’s and Don’ts of Couponing

Even with the world economy slowly recovering, I still find myself coming up a little short at the register. The cost of everything seems to be going up; however, my monthly paycheck does not. I spoke with the experts in free coupons from Canadian Savers, wondering how I could easily save a few dollars here and there and they had plenty of great tips for both novice and experienced savers. Following these simple and logical do’s and don’ts has easily helped me save hundreds of dollars each month...
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