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Don’t Fall for These Retailer Tricks – Or It’ll Cost You

Allen Francis / August 24th, 2019 / No Comments

Every time I leave a supermarket, convenience store, or pharmacy, I buy a candy bar. I did that for many years, and I paid for it in lost money and gained weight. Impulse buys. Those items are placed by the register to tempt your impulsive tendencies. In fact, the average consumer spends over $5,400 every year on random impulse purchases. What could you do with an extra $5,400? Resist these retailer...

Posted in: Education, Food and Grocery, Life Hacks, Money, Personal Finance, Saving Money

Why You Must File a Claim Against the Equifax Hack

Allen Francis / August 20th, 2019 / No Comments

Identity theft is an unspeakable scourge for many people, almost like Freddy Krueger. It’s something that we may pretend only happens to other people. Almost 17 million people were the victims of identity fraud in 2017. About $30 billion is estimated to have been stolen from unsuspecting people. Also, identity thieves don’t even need a credit card number to ruin your life. More Social Security...

Posted in: Credit and Debt, Money, Personal Finance

Your Guide For Free and Discount Summer Food Offers

Allen Francis / July 25th, 2019 / 1 Comment

I love to cook. One of my specialties is cooking bacon-wrapped meatloaf. No, not the healthiest meal, but sometimes you have to indulge yourself, you know. I am also trying to perfect the art of chicken cordon bleu, to mixed results if you ask my family. Now that we are in the dead of summer, I have been firing the grill since late June, but it all feels like a chore now. Whether it’s right or wrong...

Posted in: Food and Grocery, Money, Saving Money

Can You Really Save Money With a Prepaid Legal Plan?

Susan Paige / July 15th, 2019 / No Comments

Most people, if asked, would probably say that they hope never to need the services of an attorney. In fact, there are many routine life events in which you may need to hire an attorney. Some states require attorneys to handle real estate closings, for example. Most people will need a will at some point in their lives. You may hire an attorney to help start a business, negotiate a lease, or prepare...

Posted in: Legal, Money, Saving Money, saving money Tagged with: legal advice, prepaid legal, saving money