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informed delivery through USPS
By Darla Youngblood I live in an apartment complex. My mailbox is a long ways from my apartment. So my daughter told me about informed delivery…
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5 steps to save on groceries
Meal Plan Plan meals for the week to avoid impulse buys and ensure you use up what you purchase. 2. Shopping List Create a detailed list…
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Budgeting 50/30/20 rule
By Darla Youngblood One way of setting a budget is to organize your after tax income into 3 areas. 50 percent to needs, 30 percent to…
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10 tips to cut costs on driving
By Darla Youngblood Buy big - box gas. Gas at Costco and Sam’s Club can be 25 cents per gallon cheaper. This helps if you drive…
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Tips to cut cost on traveling
By Darla Youngblood Check out Amtrak discounts on Amtrak.com/deals Be a night owl or early bird on Amtrak 7 pm - 5 am. Go to Amtrak.com/nightowl…
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9 tips to cut grocery costs
By Darla Youngblood Be section smart Stores have spices and cheese and other foods in three different sections of the store. Be sure to check prices…
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Tips to save money at Christmas
By Darla Youngblood Sell your stuff Pick up a extra job Spend less on traditions Go thrifty in stocking stuffers Donate to a charity in honor…
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10 tips to cut cost at Christmas time
By Darla Youngblood Choose time over money. Choose experiences over presents. Do holiday activities. Make a video call. Shop early or throughout the year. My grandparents…
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Christmas meal easy
By Darla Youngblood Last year right before Christmas I was rushed to the emergency room having rapid fire seizures which means I was having one right…
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What I’m doing for Christmas 2024
By Darla Youngblood I apologize! Time snuck up on me! Okay My Daughter and Son in law make Christmas so easy for me! I have 5…
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Tips to save money on Christmas this year
By Darla Youngblood Create traditions for your family that cost little money Make a budget for Christmas gifts Give experiences as gifts Shop online early Give…