Cheap Date Night Ideas for the Frugal-Minded

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As a new parent, I have recently learned just how hard it is to get out and have a date night with my wife. It is something we often took for granted in the past. We would have the urge to go out for dinner and the hardest part was deciding which … [Read more...]

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Appealing Your Property Taxes Can Save You Thousands

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Property taxes can be appealed? Yep. And apparently a lot more of us should be looking into it, because it’s estimated that 40 percent of Americans are overpaying. How is this possible? Well, the short version is that the property taxes asked … [Read more...]

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Realistic Ways to Cut Commuting Costs

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Last week as I pulled into the gas station, I felt a series of heart palpitations as I read the prices of gas: $4.09, $4.19, $4.29. While I realize this is lower than some people are currently paying in other parts of the country, I couldn’t help … [Read more...]

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How to Save Money on Planned Medical and Dental Expenses

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My oldest child is now in second grade, and apparently orthodontia treatment starts way earlier than it used to when I was growing up. Braces have always been a dreaded expense for parents, but I've discovered that there are things we can do to … [Read more...]

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Easy Yet Creative Ways to Cut Your Utility Bills

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I recently wrote a guest post for another personal finance blog about my $11 electric bill during the month of January 2013. I was pleasantly surprised to see when the post garnered a whole bunch of questions and comments, most of which revolved … [Read more...]

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Save On Dining Out So You Don’t Go Stir Crazy

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One of modern life’s most coveted luxuries is the ability to treat yourself to a night on the town, but here at Quizzle we don’t think you should have to empty your wallet just to fill your belly. With that in mind, here are a few penny-pinching … [Read more...]

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Is getting a tax refund a “bad thing?”

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About 75% of U.S. taxpayers get a tax refund each year, and the average tax refund is $3,000. Most people see their tax refunds as “free money,” or at least a cause for celebration – but most financial experts say that if you’re getting a big … [Read more...]

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Closing Accounts without Scarring Your Credit

What Is Credit Utilization and Why Should I Care?

When you look at your credit report, or even your wallet, all you see is a bunch of credit card accounts. Even if you are one of the credit card holders that pay off their credit card balances each month or hardly ever use the credit cards, you are … [Read more...]

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6 Companies That Would Probably Give You a Rate Reduction – if you ask!

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To live a relatively normal middle-American life in this day and age we pay for a lot of expensive services. But who can honestly say they could live without internet? Or their cell phone? We need these things for our daily lives and can’t imagine … [Read more...]

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Rise of the Hypermiler; How to Save Money on Gas by Changing the Way You Drive

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How would you like to save 30 percent on gas? In an era of rising gas prices, drivers all over America are looking for ways to save. But unfortunately, gas stations don’t usually issue coupons. So instead of hoping for a price cut or buying a … [Read more...]

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Save Money on Your Move

Money Saving Tips for Moving

Depending on how far you are going, a move can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Even if it’s just across town, it’s no small matter. The sooner you start planning, the better off you’ll be when it comes to keeping things under budget … [Read more...]

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