Budgeting
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How We Painted Our Brick Home
Alright, I think the painting saga has drug on long enough! I am excited to take you on the journey that is ‘painting our 1950’s brick house.’ As some of you know, I was reluctant to paint the brick for the longest time. Thank goodness some of you reached out and set me straight haha because it turned out amazing! So here are the many ups and downs, and laborious days of painting our house. I also included: A budget break down on all the supplies we used Roughly how much it would have cost us to hire professionals Our cost to paint it ourselves A list of all the…
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7 Misleading Myths Of Budgeting & How to Tackle Them
I’ve been working hard to present you with valuable content that is consistent with what I stand behind, so as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Bonus: this is no extra cost to you! News flash for you . . . these myths of budgeting are actually excuses in disguise. “Budgets are not fun.” “Budgets are hard and complicated.” “My life is busy and I don’t have time to budget.” Let’s face it – it’s not fun living beyond our means once the reality of bills sets in. Budgeting does not have to be an all-or-nothing approach. Nor does it need to be the perfect time to start.…
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Best Tips For Saving When Buying Appliances
Do Some Research Look at Consumer Reports Read reviews How well does it perform? Does it fit how you would like to use it? Know Your Lifestyle Are you someone that bakes a lot or are you more of a person who likes to use the stove? Double ovens are great for the avid baker or the holiday host. While more burners might be more your style if you cook the majority of you meals on the stove. Is having an in-freezer ice maker important to you? What about water dispensed from the fridge? Models without these features usually cost less, which is something to keep in mind. Don’t try…
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6 Ways To Save More Money
We tend to want everything and we sometimes fail to see how these financial decisions weigh us down. It comes down to choosing the best value for our money. This may take some sacrificing, but making those sacrifices for what we truly desire is always worth the effort to come in under budget. Quit Expensive Habits Smoking – There is no denying that smoking is a hard habit to break and addiction to overcome. But, this one is a no brainer on being expensive! Everyone knows smoking causes cancer. Expensive in practice and expensive in medical bills. Soda – A dollar a day still adds up! Plus…
