Have you ever considered becoming a regular at your local thrift store? There are some great advantages of dropping into your local thrift store every couple of weeks or so. When you do, you’ll develop a relationship with the clerks. You can share with them what you’re looking for and they can keep an eye [...]
With health care costs rising all the time, people want to lower their medical expenses. According to Consumer Reports, only 31% of Americans try to negotiate their medical bills, but those who do usually succeed in saving big money. Here are some ways that will help. Understanding Medical Charges and Discounts 1. Become familiar with [...]
Q. How can I save money on Halloween decorations? A. Buy craft paper in a variety of colors and create your own decorations. Print out images if you find it hard to draw shapes and trace them onto the craft paper. Decorate and color them however you wish. Tape your artwork inside windows or fasten [...]
How often do you think about your car insurance rate? If you’re like many people, you only think about the cost when your renewal is due. If so, you may be surprised to learn that insurance companies periodically raise rates for all their customers, so even if you are a good driver your rate also [...]
Do you have a lot of credit card debt? Don’t despair! While it can feel overwhelming to work out how to pay it off, it can be done slowly and steadily – with just a little planning. You can take action today, and achieve mastery over your finances! Here are some easy ways to pay [...]
Most of us unconsciously set limits on the levels of success and wealth we feel we “deserve.” We can achieve a certain level of success, but then we hit an invisible ceiling that stops us from making any more, but we can’t understand why this happens. Trying to get beyond this often feels impossible, and [...]
As a homeowner, you understand the importance of keeping on top of maintenance and adding value to your home, and the fastest and most cost-effective home improvement is painting. There’s something special about a newly painted room – it just looks fresh and new – and furniture and accessories “pop” when seen in front of freshly re-done [...]