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Saving Money

I learned to groom my own dogs and saved $800 a year

I love my schnauzers. I’ve never loved paying their grooming bills. Every seven weeks or so, I’d cough up $120 for the two of them to be washed and brushed and body clipped. And Luke, bless him, has anxiety. I used to think people who said their pets had anxiety were forcing human concepts onto …

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Reviews Saving Money

An honest review of Republic Wireless (after 937 days as a customer)

I’m a Mac user, so it was with some trepidation that I went back to an Android in 2017. But my iPhone’s battery was going, and if I replaced the phone, my existing $45/month didn’t-exist-anymore-but-we’ll-let-you-keep-it-if-you-give-us-your-soul Sprint plan would be defunct. I’d have to upgrade the plan and pay an extra monthly fee for having a …

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Life Saving Money

How I significantly cut back my monthly expenses

In 2014, I was left with a hefty mortgage, a house’s worth of utility bills, and two dogs. I’ve always had an innate drive to save money, so I wasn’t in immediate trouble, but I knew my expenses would quickly drain my bank account if I didn’t make some serious changes.

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Jessica is a writer and designer with an interest in Japanese, lazy DIY, tea, and bubble baths. Luke and Leia enjoy pillows and growling at Jane Austen adaptations.

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