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The Most Extravagant House Features Men Would Love (If They Had a Budget)

Someone recently polled men with a funny question and exciting answers. If you had enough money to build your dream home, what weird feature or room would you include in the project? Here are some of the best answers. 1. House-bait One man suggested that he would keep his real home under a small decoy […]

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How to Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Money

You’ve probably noticed that most financial websites, books, and professionals offer the same piece of advice to anyone who wants to get their financial health in order: start budgeting. There is a reason for this. Like it or not, budgeting works. But sometimes really sticking to a budget seems impossible. The first step to budgeting […]

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How to tip when your budget is limited

There is a scene in Mr. Bean where he, as usual, illustrates his lack of understanding of accepted social customs. Tipping this time. Even after a subtle hint from the messenger, everyone’s favorite English blockhead unable to fix landing. It’s funny in the context of a goofy sitcom, but a cringe-worthy gaffe in real life. […]

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Holiday Budget Tips: 7 Ways to Cut Your Seasonal Expenses

The holidays are here and with them the sales! But let’s be realistic: no matter how good the sales are, the holidays are just expensive. From buying gifts for everyone you know, to delivering food to every holiday party, to decorations, to food, to travel expenses… Your wallet may need a breather after the holiday […]

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Gift Ideas for Every Budget

As the holiday season comes and goes, saving money on a budget will serve you well any time of the year. These economical gift ideas range from classic to trendy and cover a wide range of lifestyles, interests and personalities. Our list is categorized: scroll to the general price tier you’re looking for (

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How to Hack Cyber ​​Monday: 10 Budget Shopping Tips

Cyber ​​Monday can be a great opportunity to save some serious money on any gifts you want to buy for your loved ones (or yourself!). But selling on Cyber ​​Monday is only half the battle. You can regularly save 30% or more on your online purchases with just a bit of a strategy beyond what […]

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Black Friday 2022: Smart Tips for Shopping on a Budget

Black Friday is the official start of the busiest shopping season of the year. Friday is called “Black Friday” because it’s the time of year when retailers officially go into the black. This means that they are willing to do whatever it takes to cash in on your business, including drastic price cuts or crazy […]

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How to make a healthy eating plan on a budget

This cannot be denied. Meal planning takes work. And when you’re on a budget and want to cook healthy meals for your family, meal planning can seem like a daunting task. But it’s possible to create a healthy eating plan that your family loves, even if your budget is tight. The point is to combine […]

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The 7 best small cars for your budget

As a representative of the automotive media, I have driven many cars. From Lamborghini to minivans, I’ve driven just about every car on the market and some of them have covered thousands of miles. After all, the cars that impress me the most aren’t six-figure Alcantara-wrapped race cars. These are budget cars that do more […]

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10 unusual ways to force yourself to finally meet the budget

As a personal finance writer, I write about budgeting on a daily basis. That’s why it was a bitter truth when I realized that I really couldn’t manage my own budget. It wasn’t that I didn’t know how to budget or where to start – it just seemed like I had tried every method out […]

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