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Solar Panels – Will The Sun Save You Money?

| May 13, 2012 | Comments (0)

With electricity prices threatening to sky-rocket, many people are turning to solar electricity and solar PV panel systems in the hope of saving money. But before you rush out and get solar panels installed on your roof, you first have to ask yourself if this solution is as financially attractive as it seems. The Solar [...]

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5 Overlooked Tax Deductions for Freelancers

| January 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Regular business expenses aside, there are also several other things you can deduct when the tax man comes around. Some of these are often overlooked, but can save you a lot of money. Below you will find some of the more unusual deductions you may be able to claim when tax time comes around.

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Pets and Your Budget

| December 18, 2011 | Comments (0)

There’s no way around the fact that pets are expensive, but there are ways to save. Here are our 5 favourite money saving ideas for pet care.

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10 Tax Deductions for Bloggers

| November 1, 2011 | Comments (0)

Fortunately, there are several tax deductions you can make when the tax man comes around. Just make sure that you save all the necessary receipts and invoices and double check your deductions with your accountant. Here are some of the most obvious tax deductions for bloggers:

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Cutting Down on Medication Expenses for Seniors

| October 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

Many senior citizens spend thousands of dollars each year on medication to treat chronic ailments like diabetes, rheumatism, hypertension and heart disease. While one cannot avoid seeking treatment for such ailments through medication, paying for prescriptions should not take a toll on the wallet. Creative methods should be adopted in order to cut costs without compromising on the quality of medication. Here’s how:

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Eight Ways to Save on Utilities

| September 12, 2011 | Comments (0)

In the winter, I hate opening my gas bill. In the summer, it’s the electric bill that scares me. Both bills can be a real crunch on my budget during the hot and cold seasons, leaving me looking for ways to save on all my utility bills. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to lower your utility bills…

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5 Money Saving Secrets You Should Know

| August 16, 2011 | Comments (0)

Often, we wonder where our money has gone long before the next pay check arrives. We pay bills and make daily purchases we consider essential, so much so that we don’t even have second thoughts about them. Interestingly, many of us don’t bother to re-look at the essential purchases we make and bills we pay, to see if the expenses can be minimised. This is indeed possible through effective money-savvy strategies.

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Don’t Let Debt Defeat You: Three Ways to Take Control

| May 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Poet Ogden Nash once said, “Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them.” So true. Getting into debt usually isn’t hard and you probably enjoyed some of the things you do that put you in debt. Maybe you bought a nice new car you [...]

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