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4 Things you Should Avoid Spending Money On

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Chonce Maddox / February 23rd, 2016 / No Comments

Paying your bills are a must. You have certain financial requirements each month that can’t really be compromised or negotiated like your rent, mortgage or utility bills for example. You can however, stop paying for other expenses in your life with the intent to save more. If you’ve been having issues with budgeting, saving, and making ends meet, there are quite a few things you can choose...

3 Ways to Reduce Expenses When Living in a Big City

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Chonce Maddox / January 20th, 2016 / 1 Comment

Living in a large city is often associated with spending more money. Ideally, housing seems more expensive in large cities and there’s always so much going on that can prompt you to spend more. Reducing your expenses is one of the best ways to start managing your finances better. You can always earn more of course, but you should start by cutting your expenses down first regardless of where you live...

Posted in: Life Hacks, Saving Money Tagged with: cut expenses, reduce living expense, save money, save money on city living

Why You Should Buy Used Clothes for Your Kids

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Chonce Maddox / December 17th, 2015 / No Comments

As a parent, I never understood why some people buy expensive name brand clothes for their kids. Children grow extremely fast, and It’s always only a matter of time before they outgrow their current wardrobe and need bigger clothes to wear. I purchase mostly used clothes for my son and even get a few outfits for free each year as hand-me-downs from family and friends. As long as the clothes are clean,...

Posted in: Saving Money Tagged with: goodwill, save money, shopping second hand, used clothes, used kids's clothes

Stay Cool: How to Save on Summer Cooling Costs

Jill / July 28th, 2015 / No Comments

It’s almost August, and with that comes sweltering temperatures–and sticker shock when you open up your electricity bill. I live in Texas, and it gets hot here–as in, regularly over 100 degrees. During my first summer in the Lone Star state, I remember getting my electricity bill and immediately calling the electric company to inform them they’d made some sort of mistake. They...

Posted in: Home, Life Hacks, Money Tagged with: cooling costs, energy saving tips, save money, save on utility bills, saving