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Did you Know you Can buy Unused Gift Cards at a 20% discount?

Posted by smoexpert 1172 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: freebies frugal shop cop the shop cop
In this economy, we need to preserve our cash. Not only is not buying bulk too expensive right now for an average-sized family, but we really need t[...] read more »
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Saving Money on Everything You Buy

Posted by smoexpert 1176 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: living fruga saving money the shop cop
Comparison shopping is hard in this economy, as retailers beef up their efforts to hide true savings. You need to be smarter, take charge and respon[...] read more »
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To lure customers, stores offer a variety of ways to save

Posted by smoexpert 1180 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: barter haggling shop cop the shop cop
Your money supply is short. Demand for your business is high. And that combination means you should be able to save on most products. Businesses a[...] read more »
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Tips for Stretching your tax refund this year

Posted by smoexpert 1186 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: shop cop tax refund the shop cop
Most Americans will pay down their debt. Some will sock it away for a rainy day. But about 24 percent will use their tax refunds this year to buy so[...] read more »
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How To Avoid Common Home Improvement Scams

Posted by smoexpert 1187 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: jenn shop cop the shop cop theshopcop
The most common home improvement scams and how to protect yourself from fraud. MOST COMMON SCAMS * Asking for money upfront for supplies, but never [...] read more »
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Gaining back some of your investment: Do it yourself staging can offer big divends

Posted by smoexpert 1196 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: jennifer litwin real esta the shop cop
Nowadays, few home sellers - and especially those trying to avert foreclosure - have spare funds to hire a “stager,” a professional trained in the art of making a property look as beguiling as possible to prospective buyers. read more »
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Sensible Tips for Furnishing Small Spaces

Posted by smoexpert 1200 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: furniture jennifer litwin the shop cop
While buying a first home or condo can be a major accomplishment, furnishing it can be especially challenging for buyers of small homes who want to make their living space functional and comfortable, yet practical for entertaining and accommodating read more »
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An Ikea Field Guide

Posted by smoexpert 1204 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: ikea ikea shopping jennifer shopping
Sweden’s IKEA is already the world’s largest furniture retailer, with $31 billion in sales in zoo7. But it’s still in growth mode this side of Stockholm, with 35 U.S. Outposts and four more planned in the next two years. It doesn’t matter how lofty read more »
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Avoiding Mortgage Fraud

Posted by smoexpert 1211 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Business | Tags: bargain jennifer litwin mortgage fraud
As the mortgage market and economy continues to be weak, there is an increase in the number of mortgage fraud cases reported, and a 48% jump in foreclosures last month, alone. read more »
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How to Save Money on Your Taxes with Your Furnishings

Posted by smoexpert 1222 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: jennifer litwi save money the shop cop
As you prepare for the tax and moving season, you probably aren’t thinking about writing off things around your house, but it pays to go through the [...] read more »
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Recession should inspire new entrepreneurs

Posted by arohan 1222 days ago, popular 1221 days ago (http://personaldividends.com)
Category: Entrepreneurship | Tags: entrepreneurship recession
Economic recession frequently is a fertile ground for new entrepreneurs to start small businesses. If past recession history is any guide, this time [...] read more »
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How to Save Money During the Recession: Simple Ways You Can Net Savings on Household Items

Posted by smoexpert 1224 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: coupons disco jennifer litwin savings
With the average price of staples going up now, like bread and flour, we’re all looking for ways to save money on the basics, like groceries, prescri[...] read more »
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9 Ways You Can Haggle at Your Favorite Stores

Posted by smoexpert 1228 days ago (http://www.jenniferlitwin.com)
Category: Business | Tags: haggling jennifer litwin shopping the
The recession has hurt many retailers, of course. But are you willing to do what it takes to strike the best deal possible for yourself and family? W[...] read more »
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