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    Money Motivation-You are Unique, You Are Special

    We all have our own unique talents so why not put yours to work. Maybe you can save money by mending clothes instead of throwing them away. Or perhaps you could put your sewing skills to another use by starting your a business by repairing and doing alterations for other people’s clothing.

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    Are You Eating Your Way Into Debt?

    I’m late for work, I haven’t got time to put something together for lunch. Never mind, I’ll just go out to eat. It’s just one day, right? I had an awful day at work so I’ll go out to eat? Do the above scenarios sound like you? Eating out once in awhile is fine because we all need to splurge now and then but when it comes to be a weekly or worse still a daily habit, you could be eating your way into debt? There’s nothing worse than paying off credit card bills for food you could have prepared yourself. And here are some of the other dangers of…

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    Money Motivation-Stress Reliever

    Are you often stressed about money? Make a plan today to work on a budget, brainstorm ideas to make more money whether it’s starting a business or looking for a wise investment to grow your money. Make being less stressed about your finances one of your goals.

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    Borrow Before You Buy

    Have you ever tackled a project around your home like sanding a floor or deck and rushed out to buy a sander? Not only is this something that you probably won’t use more than once a year…if that, but it takes up room in your home, plus it’s an added expensive you don’t need. Lots of places will rent these types of items to you and here’s a list of other things that maybe it’s better to borrow than buy… Books I’m an avid reader and while I do like to keep non-fiction books for future reference and they’re most likely the books I read over and over again, when…

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    Your budget Your Way

    Sometimes saving money and giving up those not so good for you snacks and treats can sometimes take the fun out of life. It’s also not much fun when you have to pinch the pennies to get of debt or fund your retirement. Sometimes it just seems like punishment and you end up asking yourself, why do it? I’m a big believer in rewards and tailoring things to fit you and your personality and that includes your approach to saving money. Here are some creative ways you can help take the pain out of sticking to a budget… It’s Your Budget Don’t go it alone… get your family or even…

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    Four Ways to Look Stylish on a Budget

    Just about everything is more expensive than it was just a few years ago and that includes clothing. However, you can still look stylish by following these four tips… Make a list Just like grocery shopping, make a list of what you need before you head to the store or go online. For example, new white blouse, black shoes etc. Also, make note of how much you’re willing to spend on each item. Tell yourself you’re going to stick to the list and budget. Discount Days Many stores have certain days where they offer discounts, especially for seniors. And no, you don’t have to even be 65 to score that…

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    Is it a Good Buy?

    Can you tell the difference between a real good buy or just some company or store telling you it is? It’s easy to get sidetracked with end caps and those signs telling you buy me because I’m 20 percent off…but just for a short time so don’t be a loser by missing out. Here are five tips to help you determine what’s a good buy and not just marketing hype… Know the Value If you don’t know how much something is supposed to cost or what the regular price is for an item, then any sale telling you it’s 20% off looks like a bargain. Whenever you’re grocery shopping or…

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