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Home Upgrades to Save Money Every Day

A home is a major investment. To make the most of our hard-earned dollars, we are always on the lookout for ways to reduce the cost of homeownership. We can explore refinance options, make efforts to improve the value of our home and carry out major renovations and repairs as needed. All of those steps are beneficial and definitely worth the effort, but they don’t have to be the end of the story. There are many simple things we can do that will save us money every single day. Here are four examples of how to upgrade our homes to save money.

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The City Life— Tips for Urbanite’s Finances

Family / By Guest Author

Living in the city means planning a little more frugally, especially as you are keeping up with the ever-shifting cost of living. If you are not sure where to begin planning for your finances, consider some of these tips.

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Regular Maintenance Will Save You Money

Home Improvement / By Tim McMahon

It doesn’t matter how big your home is or how many people there are in your family – trying to save as much money as possible is just the smart thing to do. Although it may cost you a bit of money upfront, regular maintenance will save you money in the long run. Luckily, there are lots of ways to save money on maintenance without compromising the health and happiness of your loved ones. So, what are some of the most effective ways to do so?

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How to Teach Your Children Sound Financial Principles

Children / By Tim McMahon

When children begin receiving money on a regular basis is the best time to start teaching them financial principles. Some kids are given cash or investment certificates by family members for their birthdays and holidays. Allowances may be allocated based on kids’ ability to handle certain chores around the house, like making beds, washing dishes, or dusting furniture. Teens often get part-time jobs while still in high school. Teaching them how to be responsible with earnings will provide key principles for future financial health and success.

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Ways to Save on Basement Renovations

Home Improvement / By Guest Author

Saving money on basement renovations doesn’t mean that you have to cut corners. You need to plan the steps out appropriately so that you can get what you want within reason. Here are some of the money-saving techniques that you can utilize in your basement project.

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Overcoming High Education Costs

Education / By Guest Author

If you want to send your child to one of the best schools, you might have to pay tuition costs. Fortunately, there are ways to ease your financial burden if you’re concerned about the money that’s required to ensure a quality education for your son or daughter. Here are four great ways to overcome your child’s tuition costs.

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How to Help Your Teens Learn to Save Instead of Spend

Children / By Guest Author

Teenagers are in the middle of big life transitions. It can be hard to be a teen in the modern age. Peer pressure is a major issue among the young crowd. Teens often feel pressure to purchase all sorts of things. If you’re a parent who wants to encourage your youngster to save money, then these strategies may come in handy for you. It’s important for teens to learn early about the value of saving.

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Teaching Your Teens the Importance of Saving

Students / By Tim McMahon

Saving can be difficult for lots of people, not just your teenager. In order to teach your teen the importance of saving, you need to set a good example. Here are some of the ways that you can go about instilling the importance of saving money and budgeting expenses to your teen.

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7 Sure Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value

Home Improvement / By Guest Author

Renovating and upgrading your home is easier said than done, especially now that you are more inclined to invest in it. The sky is still the limit! There are many ways to increase your home’s value. Some of them are easy to do. You can even find some low-cost hacks! A lot of them might feel more expensive and can take a lot of time to complete, but just like the others, it will be worth it once it’s completed.

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Renovate Your Family Home on a Budget

Home Improvement / By Guest Author

No matter how cool and big your family home is, the chances are you’re not absolutely happy with it. Maybe you don’t have enough storage space, your floors need to be redone, or your kitchen needs a new look. Whatever it is, renovating your home from time to time is something you just have to do. What you don’t have to do, though, is waste a ton of money doing it. Just be frugal and do that on a budget. If this is something you’d like to do as well, here are a few ideas to consider.

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Remodel Your Family Backyard and Save Some Money

Home Improvement / By Guest Author

Backyards seem to be made especially for Summertime. So with Summer upon us you might be considering a bit of an upgrade for your backyard. Whether you’re redesigning your whole backyard or simply doing a small upgrade, here are a few simple tips. Most families like having a great outdoor space they can use when the weather conditions allow them to, so there’s an idea for every part of the backyard that can allow you to do that. Of course, every successful project requires detailed planning and you’ll need to make sure all of your wishes are included in the design. The best way to be sure you’ve done everything right is to get inspired before you start making big changes, you might want to pop over to Pinterest and search for “backyard ideas”. You’ll find everything from firepits to sheds and fancy lighting.

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How to Teach Teens about Finances

Students / By Guest Author

Teenagers have a lot to learn about life. Learning is a natural part of growing up. If you’re a caring parent who wants your teen to make smart and well-rounded financial choices forever, you have to make sure that he or she has a terrific starting point. You can do so by educating him or her about all kinds of monetary matters.

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