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Finances

5 Smart & Practical Tips for Spending Less and Saving More

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Saving money is one of those goals that is exciting to make but extremely difficult to achieve. The decision to spend less and save more can go from determined to half-succeeding to completely giving up in no time. The temptation to go back to your old ways is strong and without a plan most people end up doing just that. It may be helpful for you to come up with a plan that goes beyond simply making a budget and trying to stick to it. Here are 5 tips for how you can achieve that goal of spending less and saving more.

Sticking to a budget can be difficult, but with a little strategizing you might find it easier to save more and spend less than you originally thought. Saving money is one of those goals that is exciting to make but extremely difficult to achieve. The decision to spend less and save more can go from determined to half-succeeding to completely ...

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Six Simple & Practical Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Would you like to reduce expenses in your monthly budget? Cut your car insurance bill once, and the savings is repeated — automatically — month after month. Here are Six Simple & Practical Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance.

Would you like to reduce expenses in your monthly budget? Cut your car insurance bill once, and the savings is repeated — automatically — month after month. Here are Six Simple & Practical Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance. As a working mom, my time is spread pretty thin. There are several things I don't love doing, but they have to be ...

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Filed Under: Finances Tagged With: Car

5 Sure Fire Ways to Know Your Loan Was Foolish

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Getting a loan is not to be taken lightly. You might be surprised to hear this. This guide will help you to consider five important thing before taking out a loan.

Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense? -Proverbs 17:16  Getting a loan is not to be taken lightly. You might be surprised to hear this. After all, everybody you’ve probably spoken to in the past will have likely told you loans are no big deal. It’s true that getting a loan can be a very bad idea; ...

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Clothing Children Inexpensively

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Clothing children doesn't have to be expensive. With a little planning, strategic shopping, and timing, you can be clothing your kids on the cheap in no time. | OutsideTheBoxMom.com

Clothing children doesn't have to be expensive.  With a little planning, strategic shopping, and timing, you can be clothing your kids on the cheap in no time. I have a 12 year old son and 5 year old daughter. Ever since they were both born, I have used many shopping tactics to save money on their clothing and stretch my budget. Kids grow out ...

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Filed Under: Beauty, Style, and Fashion, Deals, Family Tagged With: Back to School, Clothing Kids

10 Super Easy Ways to Free Up Cash for Summer Activities

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Do you want to have fun with your family this summer, but fall short on cash? Here are 10 easy ways to free up cash for summer fun.

Do you want to have fun with your family this summer, but fall short on cash? Here are 10 easy ways to free up cash for summer fun. This summer while school is out, I know you will want to spend more time having fun with your family. If you haven't already created a "Summer Fun Fund," you may be looking for some easy ways to free up ...

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Filed Under: Family, Finances Tagged With: Summer

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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