I’m hoping this isn’t going to sound too crazy, but I’ve thought about this a couple of times. Making my own dog food appeals to me because I feel like I could create better and more healthy food for my dogs. This isn’t really about saving money, because I’m pretty sure making your own dog […]
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Here’s a great graphic displaying what the average person on Mint spends on their animals. We spend around (this is yearly and for both of our dogs): $500 on food $400 on vet bills (shots, yearly check-up, plus medical bills for my smaller dog) $200 on toys and treats We don’t have pet insurance. Any […]
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Lauren from L Bee and the Money Tree wrote recently about how her dog, Murray, decided to take a little jaunt around the neighbourhood at 11pm in the middle of the rain storm, leaving her a nervous wreck until she found him. While this story ends well, it’s one we’ll all familiar with. I’ve been […]
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As concern around COVID-19 has grown, scammers have been quick to take advantage of the uncertainty and limited information surrounding the situation. As a result, theyâve been able to generate a number of coronavirus frauds targeting vulnerable populations around the world. From January through June 22, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 54,292 coronavirus
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I recently escaped to Lake Tahoe for some much needed rest and relaxation. After hours in the car with two kids, we finally arrived at our hotel, desperate to cool our heels in the pool. And then it happened. The bellman brought our luggage to our room, and my husband and I exchanged horrified looks.
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When it comes to gift-giving over the holidays, my good friend Richard is a pro at the âshrug it offâ approach. Last year he didnât purchase gifts for anyone. And on Christmas morning, during his familyâs standard âgather around the tree and open giftsâ ritual, when it came Richardâs turn to hand out his gifts
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A few weeks ago two service repairmen visited our home to fix our HVAC units. My husband tipped them each $20 on their way out because theyâd been extra helpful. One man happily accepted, while the other kindly declined. Can you guess why? Itâs tricky. Itâs not always clear how much we should tip â
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From presents to parties to poinsettia, researchers at Magnify Money, a personal finance website, found that Americans with debt sank an additional $986 in credit card debt over the holidays last year. This holiday season consumers seemed poised for yet another shopping spree. The National Retail Federation estimates retail sales in November and December will
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Earlier this month I had the honor of being the commencement speaker at Penn State University, my alma mater. As I addressed the business school graduates I reflected on my years immediately following receiving my diploma 15 years ago. What were my best lessons learned? How did I make the most of my financial life
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Affording a wedding is still a family affair and the brideâs parents continue to pay for the bulk of it, thanks to centuries-old tradition. âHundreds of years ago, women were considered chattel and the bride’s family used to have to pay off the groom’s family in the form of a dowry to take their daughters
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