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Every month the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) puts out a report on the cost of food. This report outlines what Americans are spending on groceries for their families and as individuals. As a foodie and a budget nerd, this report always intrigues me. I’ve worked hard to get my family’s grocery budget to hover […]
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One million dollars. The seven-figure club. The most famous quote from Austin Powers … “One MILLION dollars.” While a million dollars doesn’t have the same wow factor as it once had (Thank you, inflation), becoming a millionaire is nevertheless still a great financial accomplishment. To save $1 million you have to be consistent and persistent […]
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One of the ways individuals, couples and families waste the most money is on a bloated grocery budget. A lack of planning, a lack of creativity and no knowledge of what things cost at the grocery store can easily double the amount of money one spends on groceries each month. According to the USDA, the average […]
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These days, it’s hard to ignore all of your friend’s Instagram photos from far-flung destinations. Who wouldn’t want to see the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, or Buckingham Palace? The problem is, all of these places are exceedingly expensive to visit. If you’re looking for cheap vacation ideas, there are many lists out there […]
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Buy cheap and it’ll cost you. You’ve undoubtedly heard a version of this advice before. Theoretically, it makes sense. Instead of buying cheap junk you have to replace time and time again, which is expensive and wasteful, buy quality items that will last. You’ll save money in the long run. While this advice makes sense […]
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Remember when watching a video meant you needed to leave your house, get in the car and drive to your neighborhood video store? I can still picture my local Blockbuster, the carpeted floors, fluorescent overhead lights, and shelves lined with empty boxes of all the new releases I could never quite get my hands on. […]
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