The following post is a guest post. Single moms can sometimes get a raw deal out of life, especially since they have to fend for themselves and their whole families all on their own. The balancing act of juggling work and taking care of their children could leave them weary. It is not surprising that […]
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“More than 700 people died when the Rana Plaza, which housed garment factories and shops, collapsed on April 24 [2013]. Workers continue to find bodies, many of them decomposed and difficult to recognize.” These word from the CNN article hit my heart like a falling brick. Everybody wants to look reasonably presentable, but for some of
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This post was submitted by: Samantha Peters, a contributor on the personal finance blog Paid Twice. Sam enjoys writing about ways to ensure that your money is working hard and earning you the highest rates of return. Sam lives in sunny San Diego, California where she enjoys live with her puppy Leona. It starts out as an
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A person’s car has been referred to as “a person’s baby,” on many occasions. Although a baby and a car both need care and attention, generally, cars began to depreciate in value as soon as they are driven off the dealer’s lot. I remember my 7th-grade teacher, Mr. Turner, use to tell our class: “If
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It has been mentioned before on Cleverly Changing about how to affordably make over your home. It’s not difficult to spruce up your home for a relatively low price. But what happens if something breaks? What happens if something malfunctions or springs a leak? If you aren’t careful, home repairs can cost you thousands and
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Having a big family can be a lot of fun but it definitely isn’t easy on the wallet. Even with careful planning and budgeting, big families make life expensive. Dealing with everyday life while sticking to a budget demands a certain amount of creativity. Getting through the holidays or finding ways to celebrate important milestones
This past Winter was a difficult one for most Americans. News reports broadcast daily the spread of influenza that had many around the country suffering and ill. Unfortunately, my house was facing something similar. Everyone in my house was sick but me, and having to be the care-taker was seriously taking a toll on me
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