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How to Save Money on Home Technology Costs

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(ARA) – Home technology just keeps getting faster, better and more amazing. It’s also getting more expensive, too.
While prices for certain high-demand high-tech toys – like plasma TVs – are edging down, it’s still probably safe to say the average American family is spending more on technology as more “toys” emerge. [...]

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Camping on a Dime

Few summer pastimes create as many fun memories as a family camping trip. You can go on nature hikes, build a roaring campfire, and even tell ghost stories. There is no end to the fun things you can do when you’re camping out with your family. And, spending a few nights sleeping [...]

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Three Ways to Save on Summertime Hobbies

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The long days of summer leave plenty of time to enjoy your hobbies. You’ll finally have time to enjoy activities like hiking, gardening, woodworking, and any other summer activity you like. It’s an exciting time of year.
The only problem with having extra time to devote to your favorite hobbies is the incremental [...]

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Fun and Frugal Summer Entertaining

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Having family and friends over during the summer is a wonderful way to spend the days.  With more hours of daylight in each day, you’ll find you have plenty of time to share a meal and a few hours of enjoyment with your loved ones. You must be careful, however, to [...]

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Five Tips to Saving While Traveling with Kids

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With summer upon you, you may be planning a summer vacation for your family. But, as oil prices drive up the cost of gas and airline fares, a vacation can represent a fairly large part of your summer “fun” budget. For some of you, a vacation may even feel out of reach [...]

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