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Lowering the cost of your prescriptions

Prescriptions can be a pricey part of your healthcare, and every little bit helps — especially when the info is at your fingertips. I rely on a few sites to find the right price....

Kitchen vanity upgrades

Kitchen vanity upgrades

I live in a city condo, which means space is premium.  I am always on the lookout for ways to increase storage space without decreasing spaciousness.  The more storage I can create in my unit,...

AHHHHHH! The taxing issue of the fiscal review…

AHHHHHH! The taxing issue of the fiscal review…

We all have to pay taxes.  And we all should review our finances—at least annually—to see what has changed.  Rather than have two headaches, I combine the two tasks into one and risk only...

Home improvement workshops for 2012

Home improvement workshops for 2012

One of the “joys” of home ownership is keeping your place in shape, or improving what you already have. Fortunately, Home Depot has regular workshops and “do-it-herself” with a lot of options, and you...

Christmas decorations

Christmas decorations

I’ll admit it…I’m lazy.  I want Christmas cheer without much effort or money.  But I also want things to look nice. I still use the same fake tabletop tree that I bought when I...

Year-end planning: flexible spending accounts

Year-end planning: flexible spending accounts

Just a reminder to everyone with flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to spend, spend, spend that money on or before 31 December!   Don’t lose the money that was already taken out of your paycheck. 2011...