While there are quite a few fun and frugal things you can do at home, there are times when you just need to get out of the house to see friends, catch a movie or just have a dinner that you didn’t have to cook yourself. Those occasional nights out don’t have to cost you an arm and leg, however, if you’re careful about your spending.
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9 Things Stress Can Prevent You From Accomplishing
Every time I travel to Europe (especially outside of the big cities) I notice that the stress level tends to be much lower than what we have here in the US.
Yes, big city folks tend to always be on edge (think of the typical New Yorker), but I’ve found folks from New Hampshire to Michigan and from Florida to Missouri to posses as much stress, albeit at a different level, than the typical city dweller.
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Ways To Help Deal With Medical Expenses
Medical expenses are one of the leading causes of bankruptcy proceedings in the US. In 2007, 57 million people were in families who had problems paying their medical bills according to this article by Peter J. Cunningham. However, there are ways to cope with the rising costs of medical care. I was born with Spina bifida in 1979, and I’ve had a lot of experience in the medical care “system”. I have a few tips to share with you, and by following them some of your burden will be lifted.
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Do You Keep Money Secrets From Your Spouse?
Have you ever kept money secrets from your spouse?
Do you have a bank account they don’t know about; maybe a credit card? What about little white lies such as the actual cost of something you bought?
Why do we keep money secrets from our spouses? What do you have to hide?
Here are some of my thoughts why we would keep a money secret:
Go To The Museum For Free – Bank of America Museums on Us
What a wealth of culture and learning we have here in NYC!
The only thing holding us back from taking in all of the museums, gardens, zoos, and whatnot is time and money. We’ve been trying to make the time to take the kids out and do things with them whenever we can.
That leaves money!
It’s expensive taking a family out these days. Well, it was a most pleasant surprise to learn that Bank of America was extending it’s Museums on Us program. Not only did they extend it but they added museums and states that the program takes part in.
