FRUGAL LIVING - Part 2

Do overdrafts affect credit?

Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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I know I have made use of my overdraft facility with my bank on more than one occasion. It’s been there to help when a payment is due but money is not coming into the account for a day or two after. It’s been there for emergencies (which ideally it should never be used for) [...]

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Budget Home Remodeling Ideas

Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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The say a persons home is their castle and like many castles our homes can quickly deteriorate if we don’t keep them in order! It pays to keep your home looking great so that it feels comfortable for you and your family and it holds a good value if and when you ever sell. So [...]

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American Cities with the Highest Cost of Living

Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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As some of you know I just started a project to look at the cost of living in all the US States. As research I thought it would be cool to see what the American Cities with the Highest Cost of Living are. I’ll do this by looking over a few key factors. American cities [...]

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Best Cities for Jobs

Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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With all the ups and downs in the current economy it’s getting hard to really judge the best cities for jobs but it’s definitely something worth considering heavily if you are looking to relocate within State or somewhere completely new. You may also be desperate for employment and like many a person used to, it [...]

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Most expensive divorces, Forbes

Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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I came across a story on MSN that linked to a Forbes post – 10 Most Expensive Divorces on Forbes – on the most expensive divorces (no I am not in the market for a divorce!) The list includes people like Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, Brad and Angelina, Lionel and Diane Richie, James Cameron [...]

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Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe (With Video)

Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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Today I thought I would post another simple, easy and healthy video recipe. This basic tomato sauce is a staple for me. I use variations of this recipe as base for many meals and throw batches in the freezer for quick and easy dinners. It’s similar to the spaghetti sauce recipe that I posted a [...]

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How to Choose a College Major

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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If you are wondering how to choose your college major then it is clear you are not set on what you want to do in the coming years. This kind of problem can lead you into spending three or four years of your life slaving away, getting into debt and not doing your best in [...]

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Cheap Funerals

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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Tips and ideas on organizing cheap funerals Let’s face it money is tight for many these days and although it’s unbelievably heartbreaking sad when someone passes away cheap funeral arrangements are not a disrespect if the money is simply is not there or you have debts that need your attention. Getting in debt even more [...]

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Public Libraries Provide Cheap Learning and Entertainment Services

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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Thanks to Lauren from the Best Colleges Online Blog for this great guest post. Public libraries are not as popular as they once were. Since the invention of the internet, many kids these days haven’t even set foot into a library. But as students are heading back to school and families remain in a budget [...]

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Are Coed Dorms a Good Idea?

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Forest.

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Starting this fall semester Columbia Uni in New York will be offering gender neatural Coed Dorms (please let me know if you know of any other uni’s doing this) for their students to live in. This has sparked some issues amongst certain factions of society but it got me wondering are coed dorms a good [...]