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Everything about money: from budgeting to controlling expenses of the household. From teaching your children about money and more.

Best Part Time Jobs For 16 Year Olds – No Qualifications and No Interviews

June 16, 2009 By PW Editorial Team

The benefits of a child getting a part time job are many. Eventually, parents want them to be able to face the world when they grow up. But for now, we want them to be able to earn extra cash and be independent.

I am not going to help you find a part time job through job recruitment agencies. You can find these tips in other articles. Also, these are not your conventional part time jobs you used to have when you were young either.

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Smart Shopping – Five Ways to Do Your Shopping Homework

June 1, 2009 By Mikki Hogan

Stop. Impulsive shopping has no place in the current economic downturn. With companies going bankrupt, banks growing stingy with loans and people becoming unsure of their financial stability, it is imperative that you fine-tune your shopping habits to the rough times. Your goal: Save up for the rainy days. Your move: Do your homework before you engage in any shopping spree or grocery hoarding. Here are five ways you can do your shopping homework:

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10 Practical Home Energy Savings Tips For A Greener Home

April 14, 2009 By PW Editorial Team

Ed. Note: It’s Earth Day on April 22. In conjunction with this important day, which is just a week away, PW would like to do its parts in helping to create a greener world – by creating awareness in its readers – through this article.

A typical American home would spend almost $2000 a year on electric bills alone. That would equate to more than $160 a month.

But did you know that a large portion of the energy is wasted than used?

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Insuring A Young Family – What Parents Need To Consider

April 7, 2009 By Barbara Waltz

If you are just beginning to raise a young family, this is a good time to evaluate your insurance needs. Any insurance planning you can accomplish now, while parents and kids are both relatively young, will probably save you time and money later on.

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Healthy Eating on a Budget

November 5, 2008 By PW Editorial Team

Everyone knows that it’s more expensive to eat healthy foods than junk foods.  A limited budget contributes to poor eating habits in many ways.  Junk food costs less at the grocery store than healthier choices.  Even when you’re dining out, it’s cheaper to dash through a greasy hamburger joint than it is to go to a restaurant that offers fresher, healthier options.

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