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Childcare You Can Afford
A Budgeting Guide to Childcare and Education on a Modest Income.

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15 Places to Save on Bills: Just by Calling Customer Service
Lower your bills today! This guide reveals 15 areas to call for discounts on utilities, phone, internet, insurance, credit cards, and more. Plus, expert negotiation psychology!

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The Conscious Car Buyer: How to Navigate Emotion, Marketing, and Money
Lean how to be a Conscious Car Buyer by balancing emotion, marketing, and money. Consciously factoring in the emotional aspect of buying a car. Learn the difference between Needs, Wants and Desires in Car Buying.

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The Gentle Art of Rotation
Discover the power of rotation! Learn 15 gentle rotations for your budget, home, self-care, and social life that nourish both you and the planet.

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How to Find an Entry-Level Job Right Out of College (And Stay Financially Secure)
Starting your career after college? Learn how to find entry-level jobs, build financial stability, budget effectively, and secure affordable housing.

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Your Bathroom Essentials, Organized for Comfort.
Conquer bathroom clutter and start your day with peace! This guide offers easy tips to organize your space, from storing backups to smart product choices, for a smoother morning routine.

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Cook Smart: When to Buy, When to Make Foods!
When It’s Worth Buying Fancy Food (Even If You Could Make It Yourself), and when it's worth making it yourself.

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Eating Well Without a Kitchen
A Food Pantry Guide for When Money, Cooking, or Food Access Is Limited

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20 Homemade Seasoning Blends to Open the World
Transform simple meals with 20 homemade international seasoning blends. Learn how to build a versatile spice pantry that saves money and adds flavor to everyday cooking.

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A Basic $125000 Budget
Budgeting on a $125K Income: Suggested Percentages and Dollar Amounts Earning $125,000 per year offers a significant opportunity to enhance your lifestyle and build long-term financial security. With an estimated monthly net take-home pay of around $6800 (a more conservative estimate assuming 10% pre-tax retirement contribution and standard deductions), you’re in a position where the essentials are well-covered, and you can comfortably pursue goals that were once out of rea

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Food Budget: What to Buy for $1000/Month.
Eat Well. Experiment More. Waste Less. A Guide to Maximizing Your $1000/Month Food Budget.

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Food Budget: What to Buy for $500/Month.
You’re shopping for a month of healthy meals on $500. What fills your cart? What fuels your week? What keeps your costs down?

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A Basic $85000 Budget
Budgeting on a $85K Income: Suggested Percentages and Dollar Amounts For many individuals, $85000 per year provides a comfortable lifestyle, covering essentials and allowing room for discretionary spending, upgrades, and financial goals that once seemed out of reach. With an estimated gross monthly income of around $7080, after accounting for federal taxes, payroll taxes, and standard deductions, the initial Net Take-Home Pay would be roughly $5400 per month . However, for a

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A Basic $60000 Budget
Budgeting on a $60000 Income: Suggested Percentages and Dollar Amounts

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A Basic $40000 Budget
Budgeting on a $40000 Income: Suggested Percentages and Dollar Amounts

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The Quiet Revolution in Dating
From rooftop ragers to park picnics ... how romance in the 2020s traded spectacle for sincerity. It’s easy to frame dating through the...

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The $1 Meal Blueprint
Build Easy, Tasty Meals with Everyday Ingredients and Zero Fuss for $1.

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Brunch, Buns, and Deviled Eggs
How to create an Easter (or any spring brunch) spread that’s as delightful as it is delicious. There’s something about springtime...

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A Humble Easter, Joy in Full Bloom, Eggs Optional
A Humble Easter Guide to Finding Joy Beyond the Egg Carton. Celebrate with Creativity, Community, and the True Spirit of the Season

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Grocery Budget in a Shifting Economy
How to Adapt Your Grocery Budget Amid Inflation, Tariffs, and Food Shortages

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