Tricia

Uh oh, I took the Bills IQ quiz!

At the beginning of this year my goal was to work on getting out of debt. I was prepared to push full steam ahead. I must admit it was much easier at the beginning. I did pretty good those first few months. But then so many other issues have required my attention that I lost my focus. I am still saving money but I am not choosing the best way to use that money. I have been curious about how far off track I...

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Finding deals before you go grocery shopping

I am sure there are a lot of people who are looking near and far for ways to save money. Groceries are usually the first stop when you want to cut costs. It is one of the few expenses you can control if you really work at. By working at it I mean taking the time to check your local store flyers and clip coupons. This can be overwhelming at times because it is hard to know where to begin. Well, I found this...

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Saving money – medical expenses

Let’s see, with the rising costs of um everything, I am constantly searching for even more ways to save money. These are some suggestions my husband has come across that I would love to share. When you call to make a appointment, ask for an estimate of what the costs may be for your visit. If certain charges are not covered by insurance, ask for a discount. You will be surprised at how many doctors...

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Frugal craft ideas

Today I was on one of the many mommy sites I love to visit, Mommykaboodle.com, and found a post full of great ideas. The post was basically about craft ideas that you can do with your kids that will not cost you tons of money. Some of the crafts used magazines, coffee cans, milk jugs and paper towel tubes just to name a few. This is something I will be adding to my Lifetips book since summer will be here...

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Some not too common questions about the Stimulus Payment Rebate

Well next month Americans should start getting their rebates either through mail or direct deposit. I have gotten a few what if questions that I have never thought of. Will my rebate payment affect any benefits I receive such as food stamps or SSI? It should not affect your payment but check with the IRS  to be sure. Exactly how will I get my check?  Your rebate payment will be issued in the same manner...