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June Recap

CB in the City
Wed - Jul 15 11:27pm
Here the month is half over and I'm just now thinking of posting my June recap. I've been distracted. Let's blame the heat. ...
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delayed closing

LivingAlmostLarge's Personal Finance Blog
Tue - Jul 14 11:18pm
We were supposed to close tomorrow but it's been delayed.  This is the first time in all of our home purchases journey t...
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80F (26C) today!

Trying to keep Tabs on my finances
Mon - Jul 13 05:49pm
The temperature is glorious today, due to cloudy rain throughout the day.  I should be out there somewhere, but it's als...
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Garden Glory and Garden Disappointments

Frugal Foodie
Sat - Jul 11 03:01pm
It's been hot and humid here and apparently the garden loves it! I planted three cucumber plants and they are going wild. I ...
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Life: the view from here

Save More, Spend Less
Fri - Jul 10 12:50pm
Dad and I enjoyed another nice lunch at Mercato's the other day. I like taking him there because there are no steps and it's ...
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The Latest From The Saving Advice Forums

How Protect Your Credit Score with Soft ...

Duanebuziak • 16 Jul 2026 08:02:16
Applying for a home loan often raises concerns about credit checks. A hard inquiry can lower your score, even when you’re just exploring your options. That’s why I use soft credit pulls to help you start your journey w...
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Frugal Snack

bjl584 • 15 Jul 2026 14:03:05
I've been buying the flavored tuna packets from Walmart as a snack at work 90 calories, 19 grams of protein. They come in a variety of flavors and are only 88 cents a piece...
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How big is your TV?

bjl584 • 15 Jul 2026 13:19:32
I was at Sam's Club recently and saw that they have a 100" TV for sale. My TV in the living room is 86", which I thought was big. Admittedly, it is probably excessive, and there was nothing wrong with it the 60" th...
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Shopping Insurance Results

myrdale • 15 Jul 2026 13:16:59
When I purchased my Tacoma in 2020, the cost of insurance at the time was around $780 for 6 months. That was twice the $350 I paid for the Frontier, but it was a 20 year old truck. Since then, it has steadily increased about $100 ...
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Do you have a financial advisor?

superstah • 14 Jul 2026 20:47:05
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