Although these tips are written for business owners, many of these tips can be used for everyday people as well to save and make money. They can be done immediately, and over the course of a month or a year, you will find more money in your bank account.

1) Use a rewards credit card. […]

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There’s a way to get $30 rebates for your oil changes- and it’s easier to get than you might think.
While most rewards credit cards aren’t overly rewarding because of how much you have to spend to qualify for the rewards, and the amount of interest you pay when you carry a balance from one month […]

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Whether you are an “Average Joe” trying to go above and beyond the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle, or you are a business owner struggling to keep your business open and thriving, there are hundreds of things you can do to increase your cash flow every month. This article is the first in a four-part series that […]

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If you’ve ever applied for a credit card or have one in your wallet, you’ve probably been asked (more than once!) if you want to purchase credit card disability insurance.  The insurance is typically a few cents per $100 of your card balance, and is supposed to cover your minimum monthly payments in the event […]

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It almost never fails. There is a load of laundry, rotating around in the spin cycle and the distinct ching-ching sound of change is audible as the water drains from the tub. As you transfer the wet clothes into the dryer, you must chase down the nickels rolling on the floor and then forage into […]

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After the release of the documentary Super Size Me, there was not a shadow of a doubt in our nation’s collective minds that the food we eat from McDonalds on a weekly basis was any bit healthy. We spend a lot of time demonizing fast food restaurants for the unhealthy products we voluntarily purchase from […]

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Do you have children? If you do, chances are you spend a great deal of money on batteries.  It seems almost every toy and game that kids play with require batteries these days.  Not just one or two batteries even, but we have toys that take  four to eight batteries to operate- things that really should have a […]

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Have you ever driven down a road and suddenly you get assaulted by rocks or other debris being thrown back from the vehicle in front of you? It is a scary situation and especially infuriating when it leads to damage. Many times, it is the windshield of our vehicles that take the brunt of the […]

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This article is the first of a five-part series on finding college money, whether for you or your child. In this article, you will see how pennies a day can quickly add up to more then $6,000 in free college money, and where that college money can come from. Begin socking that […]

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Recently, I spent a rather large sum of money taking my dog to the veterinarian on a Sunday evening, only to discover he had an allergy attack which was simply and quickly cured by a dose of Benadryl. Granted we love our dog and seeing him with a swollen snout and hearing him breathe with […]

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