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10 DIY Non-Scary Halloween Costumes that are Easy, Cheap & Fast

10 non-scary, cheap, family friendly halloween costumes.

We’ve got tons of ideas for non-scary Halloween costumes that are easy and cheap to make. Have you thought about Halloween costumes for you or your kids yet? Does the cost of costumes scare the fun out of Halloween for your family? Planning for Halloween Takes the Cost out of Costumes Halloween will be here before you know it. And costume-loving families know that putting together a unique and inexpensive costume takes some planning and some time. The earlier …

Grocery Store Sales Cycles - brown grocery bags stacked on the floor and counter full of sale items.

Knowing the Grocery Store Sales Cycles by month and for each holiday is a great way to save tons of money on food and to fill your pantry and freezer with bargain-priced groceries. One of our best money-saving grocery strategies is to stock up on loss leaders around the holidays. Grocery stores drop the price of various food items each month and on each holiday to entice shoppers to come to their stores. That’s the time we swoop in and …

Is Swagbucks Legit, or is it a Scam? Our Review [Earnings Reveal]

When we first heard about the Swagbucks website, we had to ask ourselves, “Is Swagbucks legit? Or is it a scam?” We had tried some of the other survey sites and were really disappointed. So we started researching this site to find out. A blogger friend mentioned how she earned hundreds of dollars in gift cards through Swagbucks. We really doubted the validity of her claim. We Googled “Is Swagbucks Legit or a scam?” and found some very interesting …

Store that pay you cash for cell phones.

Have you ever wondered, “Who buys used cell phones?” Many stores are willing to buy used cell phones for cash. Do you have some old cell phones sitting in a drawer? Would you like to turn that outdated technology into cash? This article will help you turn your unneeded phones into needed money. We’ll share stores that are nearby where you can get cash today for your phone. And we’ll also share several online options where you can get …

Fun, Inexpensive & Interesting Hobbies #InterestingHobbies #InexpensiveHobbies #FunHobbies #INeedaHobby #AffordableHobbies

Have you ever said to yourself, “I need a hobby?” Are you looking for some fun, inexpensive, or interesting hobbies to try? Hobbies are a great way to challenge yourself, learn a new skill, or provide some extra income. And they’re especially fun if they don’t cost a lot of money to get started. If you’re looking for something new, check out these 59 choices. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Fun & Interesting Hobbies that Became Successful Businesses2 A. Skilled Hobbies3 …

Places that will cash a personal check. Writing a check with a gold pen.

Have you ever wondered how to cash a personal check when you don’t have a bank account? Or where you can cash a check right now and what the charges would be? You might need to cash a check from a friend because you’re traveling out of state, or you could have an online bank or you may simply not have a bank account at all. If someone writes you a check and you don’t have access to your …

How long Should I Keep My Car? - Should I Keep My Car or Sell It? 3 women pushing their black car next to a grassy field.

“How long should I keep my car?” is a question we are often asked. When things start breaking on a car many people think the only solution is to replace it with a new car. But is there a point in time when keeping your current vehicle becomes more expensive than selling it? Making the decision to keep a car and repair it or sell it and buy another one is always tough. But if you follow our 3 …

Easy Meal Planning to make menus and saving time.

Meal planning seems to be one of the trendiest things to be doing now. Whether you’re into weight training, catering to a specific lifestyle choice (vegan, keto, paleo, etc.), eating organic or just doing menu planning to save time—this will help you eat healthier for less. Annette and Steve started meal-prepping more than 30 years ago to feed their growing family of seven. Annette has tried many different ways of doing meal planning and has fine-tuned it to be effecient …

A Budget Makeover with Groceries is the fastest way to find cash to improve your finances.!

If you’re looking for a Budget Makeover – start by changing how you shop for groceries. Because most of us go to the grocery store several times each week, making a few changes in how you shop is one of the fastest ways to rehab your finances. How can I lower my grocery bill so I can get ahead on my budget? Question from an Email Newsletter Subscriber: I want to start rehabilitating my finances which will include a …

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss - Best Negitiating Book in the World

How an FBI Hostage Negotiator’s Secrets Can Transform Your Marriage, Career, and Daily Conversations Steve Economides has read this book twice in the past year and uses techniques from Chris Voss almost every week in emails, conversations, and coaching interactions. Whether you’re buying a car, negotiating a raise at work, buying a house, making an offer on eBay, negotiating at a garage sale or estate sale, or trying to convince your child to take a bath, the techniques in …

10 DIY Non-Scary Halloween Costumes that are Easy, Cheap & Fast

Grocery Store Sales Cycles: How to Save a Ton Of Money Stocking up with Holiday and Monthly Deals

Is Swagbucks Legit, or is it a Scam? Our Review [Earnings Reveal]

33 Places that Buy Used Cell Phones for Cash – Broken or Working

59 Fun, Inexpensive & Interesting Hobbies

Best Inexpensive Places to Cash Personal Checks Without A Bank Account

How Long Should I Keep My Car? When Should I Buy a New One?

Meal Planning: 6 Easy Steps to Make Tasty Menus and Save Time

A Grocery Budget Makeover? The Easy Way to Budget for Food

Book Review: “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss

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