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Cooking With CESI: Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
When the weather turns cold, nothing is more comforting than a bowl of hot soup. If someone in the house isn’t feeling well, nothing is better than a bowl of hot chicken soup. Soup is the ultimate comfort food, and as an added bonus, it is one of the most economical meals you can make. […]
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Can You Afford to Ignore Your Emotional Health? Part 1
It seems that in every sector, the cost to be healthy is rising. Insurance rates are up, medical copays and coinsurance rates are up, prescription medication costs are up. It has become increasingly difficult for Americans who are struggling financially to be healthy. Mental and emotional health are no exception. Between prescriptions, doctor visits, therapy sessions, and […]
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4 Benefits of Couponing
Are there really benefits of couponing? The answer is yes. But there are better ways to save without spending time clipping coupons. Here’s how to start!
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Cooking with CESI: Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Breakfast for dinner is a favorite at my house, and it seems, at many people’s homes. If you want to mix things up a bit and serve something beyond eggs and bacon or pancakes and sausage, why not try a hearty breakfast casserole? You can serve this any time of the day and are likely […]
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How to Choose a Debt Management Program
If you’re ready to get rid of debt, find out what to look for when picking a debt management program.
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Cooking with CESI: Super Potatoes
If you have a busy household and still want to put a hearty meal on the table that everyone will love, look no further than these yummy “super potatoes”. At my house, this is a favorite meal that can be thrown together effortlessly, and my 4 kids always cheer when it is on the menu. […]
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Five Reasons You Should Get Rid of Your Storage Unit
Nearly 11 million U.S. households, or almost 10 percent, rent a storage unit, according to the Self Storage Association, up from 6 percent in 1995. And these businesses are busy. In 2015, the occupancy rate for self-storage facilities was 90 percent, an increase from 87 percent just two years before. Those numbers have grown during […]
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4 Creative Ways to Make Extra Money
In today’s culture of sharing, there’s a lot of supplemental income to be made with things you already own. Here are 4 brilliant ways to make extra money.
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Cooking with CESI: Pumpkin Spice Latte
It’s that time of year again: pumpkin EVERYTHING! And it just wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin spice lattes. I love them but they’re on the pricey side. For a Tall at Starbucks, you’ll pay anywhere between $4.25 and $4.75. As sweet as they come, the price tag can leave something to be desired. With this […]
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What Do Millennials Know About Personal Finance? Not Enough, Says a Recent Study.
Unemployment. Underemployment. Student loan debt. Coming of age during the Great Recession, many millennials are facing hurdles their parents never had to jump over. But they also aren’t taking control of their personal finances. Just 24 percent of millennials have a basic understanding of financial literacy, according to a recent report from the Global Financial […]