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Are you looking for ways to save money? According to The Conscious Consumer blog at green.yahoo.com, there are several common purchases you can forego, saving money and helping the environment. Air fresheners. Not only did The Conscious Consumer feel these
The technical definition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, as measured by a country’s gross domestic product. But, long before any formal declaration, the average consumer will have already felt the pinch in the old
Holiday meals can be a lot of fun, a lot of work, and cost a lot of money if you don’t plan for your purchases ahead of time. Planning ahead will allow you to take advantage of the sales stores
Your credit score can determine not only if you get a loan, but also how much that loan will cost you in interest. That number can also affect your chances of getting insurance, certain jobs and sometimes even a cell