Posts by: Melissa Batai

by Melissa Batai

How We Save Money by Being Patient We’ve all heard the saying, “Patience is a virtue,” which is true in many areas of life. Over the years, I’ve fo... read the story

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What You Need to Know to Save $5000 in 3 Months Some financial gurus like Dave Ramsey recommend having a $1,000 emergency fund, but that money doesn’t cover much in t... read the story

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Quiz: How Much Money Is 80,000 Pennies? Are you one of those who save all of your change for a special event like a vacation? My mom does that, and she hoards..... read the story

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Where Can I Buy a Telfar Shopping Bag? Have you heard of the Telfar shopping bag? If you haven’t, where have you been? These little bags are taking the fashi... read the story

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How We Avoid Eating Out on a Road Trip This summer has been a busy one for our family. My husband got a job in New York, so we’ve traveled from Arizona to Ne... read the story

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You Won’t Believe How Much You Can Make for 1 Million Views on TikTok TikTok has taken the world by storm. What’s not to like about watching short, funny, or informational videos? The soci... read the story

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12 Moving and Packing Tips When I was in college, I frequently moved—often once a year or more. Moving then was annoying, but compared to moving ... read the story

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These Are the Cities with the Lowest Property Taxes in Michigan When some people decide if they can afford a home, they simply consider the overall purchase price of the house and the ... read the story

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11 Ways We Save on Gas The American way of life is centered around driving. For most of us who have not yet bought hybrid vehicles, that also m... read the story

by Melissa Batai

8 Ways to Save Money on Summer Activities After a long winter, you and your family may be ready to have fun. Yet, summer can be one of the most expensive seasons ... read the story