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10 Reasons to Turn Off Your Television
Submitted On: August 11th, 2013
My wife and I have reduced our television viewing to roughly four hours a week: two hourly dramas and maybe two more hours combined throughout the wee ... more
10 Things to Replace Television With
Submitted On: August 11th, 2013
If you take a one week challenge to turn off the television, several things will happen, chief among them boredom and a sense of having a ton of "empt ... more
Filing a Complaint Against a Bank or Credit Card Issuer
Submitted On: August 10th, 2013
Whenever a consumer feels that they have been taken advantage of by a financial institution, bank, lender or any company whatsoever, they are entitled ... more
How to Change to a New Checking Account
Submitted On: August 10th, 2013
Opening a new checking account and moving all of you existing financial relationships can be a problem. It takes a lot of time and you're sure to mis ... more
4 Simple Ways to Save Money on Gas
Submitted On: August 9th, 2013
Gas prices are so high that buying fuel for a car is starting to cut into the budgets of most Americans. A gallon of gas is around $4 here in Houston, ... more
Save Money on Food and Groceries
Submitted On: August 9th, 2013
People who do not know how much they spend on groceries each month are twenty times more likely to be over their heads in debt than those who know exa ... more
8 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel
Submitted On: August 8th, 2013
The holiday season isn't just about shopping and gifts; a great deal of travel also takes place during this time of year. Unfortunately, holiday trave ... more
What to Do if You Have a Large Credit Card Balance
Submitted On: August 8th, 2013
There are steps you can take to protect yourself from becoming a victim of abusive credit card practices. These steps are meant mainly for poor people ... more
The Corner We Have Been Forced Into
Submitted On: August 8th, 2013
Boy, has the Federal Reserve ever created a monster with its monetary policy of creating $85.0 billion a month in new money out of thin air!
Consum ... more
A Starter Guide to Slow Cooker Use
Submitted On: August 8th, 2013
Slow cookers are an indispensable part of any frugal kitchen. They can make even the toughest meat tender and have a set-it-and-forget-it type of ope ... more