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I Stopped Wasting food. Not just for Moral or eco Reasons – I need Money for my Business

Allen Francis / January 15th, 2020 / No Comments

Did you know that Americans throw out a pound of food daily? By some estimates, Americans waste almost $2,000 annually on food they willingly throw out. That is the equivalent of throwing away $5.50 daily. Wasting food seems to be a sign of status, and its hard to deny at this point. Some people claim their leftovers have gotten bad after a day or two in the fridge. Others are making room for new...

Posted in: Business, Career and Work, Money, Personal Finance, Saving Money, saving money

I Refuse to Pay Marked Up Prices Anymore – It’s Draining My Finances

Allen Francis / January 1st, 2020 / No Comments

I haven’t been in a bar in years. When it comes to watching new films, I have become endeared to watching them on-demand at home. It’s convenient, but it is also easier not to be tempted to buy popcorn or soda at concession stands. When I do go to a restaurant, I always try to stick to water instead of buying beer, alcohol, or soft drinks. I may be becoming a lot more curmudgeonly in my...

Posted in: Food and Grocery, Life Hacks, Minimalism and Frugality, Money, Personal Finance, saving money, Saving Money Tagged with: marked up prices

Most Affordable States To Deliver A Baby Regardless Of Health Insurance

Allen Francis / December 25th, 2019 / No Comments

It has been said that the smile of a baby makes life worth living and fighting for. A baby’s smile can give you all of the inspiration you need to improve your life and strive for better, if you wish. What may put a frown on your face is how much costs to take care of, feed, and raise a baby. These costs always start before birth, like buying pre-birth medications like folic acid. Folic acid...

Posted in: Family, Health, Insurance, Money, Personal Finance, saving money, Saving Money Tagged with: affordable states to have a baby

Don’t Spend Money Accidentally Given to You by a Job or Bank – You’ll Regret It

Allen Francis / December 18th, 2019 / No Comments

When I was a college adjunct and academic adviser, almost 14 years ago, I had an unintentional but welcome financial windfall. The payroll department had accidentally paid me twice my normal pay via direct deposit. It was laughingly obvious to me with just half a glance at my bank account. I am a native New Yorker. New York City is a city with an astronomically high cost of living standard. I was...

Posted in: Business, Career, Career and Work, Legal, Money, Personal Finance Tagged with: accidental deposits