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Unexpected Car Repairs

Ways to Finance an Unexpected Car Repair While Sticking to Your Budget

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Car repairs are one of the most common budget busters around. An unexpected fuel pump failure, worn-out brakes, or a punctured radiator can cost several hundred dollars to have repaired. Most budgets don’t have that much flexibility built-in, but there are ways to handle an unexpected car repair. Here are some ways to handle your car problems.

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DIY Plumbing Repairs

Plumbing Problems: 4 Tips for the Amateur DIY Plumber

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Being a first-time homeowner can be both exciting and overwhelming. You can take pride in knowing that each payment that you make towards your home loan is helping you build equity in your home. While building equity is something to be proud of, now that you are the homeowner, gone are the days where you can call your landlord if something goes wrong with the plumbing. It’s now your responsibility to pay for the repairs that you need whenever something breaks down. A good way to save on the cost of the repairs is to learn to do it yourself. If you’re starting to notice that something isn’t right with your plumbing, here are some DIY tips:

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Penny Saved: 5 Ways to Put Away Extra Cash with DIY

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Today every penny counts and doing things yourself can definitely mean the difference between a comfortable life and a budget stretched thin. There are many ways DIY can enable almost anyone to save a bit of cash. With hourly rates ranging from$20 -$50 and often $100 or more, it’s often the tasks for which we pay others that represent the largest expense. Here are five examples of DIY tasks you can do yourself.

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