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Tips for Saving on School Supplies

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Unfortunately, most schools do not have the budget to afford supplies for the students. Parents are relegated to buying school supplies every school year. There are ways parents can save on school supplies by utilizing the following suggestions.
If you belong to a one of the many stores chains, such as Costco or BJ, [...]

How to lower your fuel bill

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(NC)-According to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), gasoline pricing is one of the most discussed consumer-related issues in Canada. The CAA reports that the instability of gasoline prices has continued to generate conversations regarding market fairness and the competitive nature of the retail gasoline market in Canada.
For many Canadians, the price of gasoline is [...]

Don’t save small, save big

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(NC)-High gas and housing prices and a crush of new and tempting luxury goods are siphoning money from Canadians’wallets. What can the average
Canadian do to avoid spending traps, live well and set money aside for the future? Consider finding cheaper alternatives to larger-ticket items for bigger savings today and tomorrow.
According to a recent [...]

It’s never too early to teach kids about money

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(NC)-In the days before television, children could receive a dime and be reminded not to spend it all in one place – and parents could believe they were teaching their children about money. But it’s a different world now with marketing messages targeting ever-younger children. It’s been estimated that children aged eight to 13 are [...]

10 Easy Ways For Single Parents To Save Money

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In 2006, according to the US Census Bureau, there were approximately 14 million single parents in this country, and those parents are responsible for raising 21.6 million children. Eighty-three percent of single parents are mothers, and 30.3 percent of all single parents receive public assistance.
Child care subsidies and public health insurance can help with closing [...]

Mail fraud costs victims millions

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(NC)-You’ve got mail! You’ve just won a million dollars and need only pay a $100 handling fee to collect. There’s a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity overseas that will return thousands on your initial investment. A distant relative has passed away and you are the only heir – and only a few dollars are required to release [...]

Can Your Family Live on a Single Income?

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Please enjoy today’s guest article by Stephanie Foster. I was always for a stay-at-home parent when my children were pre-school, but it can be tough financially. Let’s see what Stephanie has to say about it.

Many families dream of having one parent stay at home to raise the kids. The idyllic picture of having mom (or [...]