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The Extended Stopover – How To See More of the World Without Spending More!
For many years now, my family has been enjoying the benefits of the EXTENDED STOPOVER and assumed everyone knew about it. But as I have been chatting more and more about our travels recently, I realize that very few people know about this awesome travel benefit. So here it is – one of my best travel tips! What is an extended stopover? I am sure most everyone has had to do a stopover (also known as a flight connection) on their way to their final destination. Your luggage is checked through to your final destination, you exit the aircraft, transfer gates, wait for your next flight, and then off you go to…
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7 Lessons on Cutting Costs for Kid’s Clothing
Image courtesy of Flickr If you’ve received piles of catalogues and endless emails from retailers promoting the latest clothing sales for fall and winter, you’re probably trying to assess the real deals from the duds. With back-to-school spending expected to reach $74.9 billion this year, stores are clamoring for their share of consumer dollars by releasing many alluring specials. So while discounts on everything from denim to sneakers to sweaters are tempting, jumping on every offer that comes your way will ultimately lead to overspending. To avoid blowing your shopping budget, study these seven lessons on cutting kid’s clothing costs without sacrificing style or quality. 1. Audit your kids’ closets. Before buying…
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How To Stay On Budget This Holiday Season
How To Stay On Budget This Holiday Season I know I said that we would start to look at home-based business bookkeeping systems, but I’d like to take a quick break and talk about the holidays. This is a very stressful time for most people. One of the biggest stressors is the cost. So, how can you get what you need and still stay on budget? I have a few ideas: Make a List! First, make a list (I love lists) of all of the people you need to purchase gifts for. Next, make a list of other things you need to buy. Do you need or want any…
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My Top Budget Trimming Tips (or “Oh No! I’m Overbudget!”)
It happens to all of us. We make that list of expenses and the total amount exceeds our income. What to do! Here are some of my favorite tips: Eliminate the unnecessary. Find those items on the list like gym memberships or other subscription services. Anything that you don’t use regularly or really look forward to receiving should be canceled. Seek out lower cost options for your “Needs”. Try bundling services for discounts. Many cable companies offer discounts for combined cell phone, land line, internet and television. You can also get great discounts on your insurance by getting multiple policies with one company. I have been with…
