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Pennies Earned Are Pennies Saved

When I was in my 20s, I envisioned a retirement filled with leisure activities and without financial concerns.  I would somehow make my mark on the world and become, if not wealthy, at least a solid member of the upper … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Cordelia’s Mom Was Financially Distressed

Christmas is coming!  Only a little more time to shop for those special gifts. But what if you’re a young parent with tiny children, and you’ve run into hard times this year?  What if there’s no money for toys because … Continue reading →

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We Can Save HOW Much ??!

Current real estate dilemma: Is  the market so hot that we should sell the house? Sure, right now we could sell our house for at least double what we paid for it four years ago, probably even more.  That would … Continue reading →

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So … How Disgusting Was it?

    After doing all the upgrades for our newly purchased home, there was no money left for the cosmetic stuff, so we have to do all our own painting. The house was built in 1939 and was owned until … Continue reading →

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