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Do Your Own Oil Change

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

If you’re mechanically inclined and don’t mind getting messy, changing your car’s oil by yourself can save some extra cash over oil changes at your local service station. The first step is finding the correct ...

Buy a Foreclosed Home

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

If you’re a secretary who’s thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably considered foreclosed homes as a way to save some serious cash. Loan foreclosures on real estate property can help you get a great ...

Save Money with Basic Auto Maintenance

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that I have absolutely no idea what goes on under my car’s hood – I’m content to know that I put gas in the tank and the car ...

Understanding Debt

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

On the surface, managing money seems like a pretty simple thing. You earn money, whether through a job, inheritance or lottery winnings; and you spend it on the things you need (or think you need). ...

Start Investing Early in Your Career

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

If you’re fresh out of college and starting a new career, investing for your retirement may be the farthest thing from your mind. But don’t be so shortsighted! Given the somewhat tenuous state of the ...

Introduction to Credit Cards

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

You probably already know what a credit card is. You see the ads every day - in the television, on the radio, in the newspapers or on billboard advertisements. Your friends, parents and relatives use ...

Three Cheap and Easy Chicken Dinners

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

Poor secretaries know that eating out every night takes a big chunk out of your budget. Cooking dinner for yourself is a great way to cut food costs and experiment with the foods you like. ...

Get a Good Deal on Car Insurance

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

Buying auto insurance is one of those necessary evils of adulthood – on par with dental visits, mortgage payments and the progressively more intrusive physical exams that come with age. But however un-fun it may ...

Grow Your Own Herbs

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh herbs added to your cooking. But if you’ve been to the supermarket lately, you’ve seen the prices – as much $5 for a small pack of herbs! – way ...

Plan a Cheap Road Trip

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

There’s nothing like the feeling of an impromptu road trip – the freedom, the exhilaration, and…the giant bills for unexpected purchases. It’s surprising how quickly all the expenses add up, from gas station snacks, to ...

Save on Prescription Medication

By Sarah Russell · 16 years ago

A trip to the doctor can make your head spin – not because you’re sick, but because of the high cost of medical care and prescription medications. Things look especially grim if you’re one of ...