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Saving and Budgeting Basics 

Learn how to cut expenses and save more than you spend. 

Make a Plan

6-Step Guide to Saving Money
Follow these six straightforward steps to achieve a lifetime of financial goals, from paying off credit cards to retiring to Florida (or the carefree paradise of your choice).

Slash Your Property-Tax Bill
Is your home being overtaxed? Follow these 4 easy steps and save hundreds—or even thousands.

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Small Money Missteps That Can Cost You Big

How to keep your financial foibles from costing you big bucks.
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Your Biggest Money Worries, Solved

With step-by-step plans, readers’ top six financial concerns get cut down to size.
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Spend Money to Save Money

Pay a little more up front, and it can add up to big savings in the long run.
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Save $5,000 This Year

The average American household spends more than $50,000 a year, mostly on basics like food, health care, and clothing. Use these real-life tips to trim $5,000 (or more) from that number.
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More Ways to Save

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4 Ways to Reduce Food Waste
Lowering food waste not only helps the environment, it can also save you money.

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How to Safely Buy Prescription Drugs Online
Ordering prescriptions online can save both time and money, but keep these safety tips in mind.

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Home Safety Checklist

Make yours a home sweet, safe home.

  • Check for frayed wires. Repair or replace any loose or frayed wires on all electrical devices.
  • Follow the path of cords. No cords should run under rugs or across doorways.
  • Baby-proof. If you have any small children in your house, place plastic safety covers over unused outlets.

    Related: Childproofing Checklist

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