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4 Ways to Save Money on Internet Service

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Internet service is a must-have for the vast majority of households today. People rely on Internet access for all sorts of daily tasks. Parents pay their utility bills on the Internet. Children research homework assignments online. People take care of shopping needs through online retailers, too. If you want to save big on vital Internet service, however, there are numerous convenient approaches you can try.

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Coin Collecting: 6 Ways to Get the Most Money out of Your Collection

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Coin collecting is a time-honored and highly enjoyable hobby. Every collector, at some point, will need to understand the intricacies of selling, however. Whether you wish to sell a single coin or need to sell your entire collection, you will want to get all the money you can for it. Here are six ways to get the most money out of your coin collection.

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Investing 101: 4 Tricks for Building Your Portfolio

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If you are starting to make an income, no matter how young you are, it is never too early to get started with investing. In fact, it is a good idea for parents to start kids off investing so that they have the concepts down well before they even get into the workforce. But, if your parents were not that forward thinking, here are four tricks that will help you get your investment portfolio under way.

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Money Saving Challenge

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As the year starts we tend to make “New Year’s Resolutions” but by the time February rolls around we have generally forgotten them so by following this Money Saving Challenge we here at Your Family Finances are encouraging you to step up and get back in the game. If you follow the plan in this challenge you will have some guidelines to help you along the way rather than just a vague goal of “somehow” getting your financial life straight.

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Water Heater Tips

How to Save Energy When Using a Water Heater

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For every 10 degrees that you lower your water heater’s thermostat, you will cut 3-5% of water heater electricity expenses on your monthly bill. Some water heater units are preset as high as 140 degrees; temperature this high has a high chance of scalding. If this is the case, then you can easily set it lower to 120 degrees. 120 degrees is generally enough for your hot water needs. See this video for some great tips on further adjustments you can make to save even more.

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Financial Planning: More Than a Savings Account

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There is little in life more satisfying than setting a goal, sticking to it, and then seeing your hard work and discipline pay off. This is especially true when meeting your savings goals for an “Emergency Fund,” then a College Fund. However, building up your savings account shouldn’t be the extent of your financial planning. Here are a few ways to make your savings the beginning of even more financial success.

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Renting an Older Home? 4 Utility Cost-Saving Updates

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If you’re renting an older home, you may discover that utility costs are more than you might expect. There are several reasons that you may be paying more than in a newer home. Often, they are little issues that can easily be fixed for just a few dollars. Consider making a few updates to your rental to save money in the long run. Just be sure to get landlord’s approval before beginning any project.

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