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Spring Clean, Spring Cash

Feb 28, 2017 11:43AM ● By Nikki Ducas

6 Steps to Getting Rid of Your Unused, Unnecessary, Useless Stuff The first day of spring is just a few weeks away and after months of being holed up inside looking at all the stuff you’ve...

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Cloth vs. Disposable Diapers – Which is best for you?

Jan 31, 2017 08:03AM ● By Nikki Ducas

There always seems to be a great debate around the choice of cloth versus disposable diapers. Many proponents of cloth diapering advocate that cloth diapering is cheaper, healthier for baby and...

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Does Brand Name Matter?

Dec 26, 2016 12:07PM ● By Nikki Ducas

NIKKI DUCASWhen should you buy generic items and when should you buy brand name? Should it matter? I fully admit that I buy brand name clothing and accessories because I like how they look and...

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How to Save More by Making a Game of Budgeting

Nov 30, 2016 05:01PM ● By Nikki Ducas

NIKKI DUCASBudgeting must be in my blood, or at the very least has been on my mind since I started tracking my income at 12 years old in my little black ledger. The nerd in me liked to monitor...

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To Coupon or Not to Coupon? That Is the Question

Oct 31, 2016 06:38AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Are coupons worth the hassle? Most would agree since they save money at checkout. But is that actually the case? Let’s walk down the reality check aisle. Weigh worth versus effort. Think about all...

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Life Insurance Basics

Oct 29, 2016 04:45PM ● By Nikki Ducas

As it turns out, finding a life insurance policy that’s right for you and your family can be difficult because there isn’t a standard one that will work for everyone. Although choosing the best...

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How to Squeeze the Most Out of Your Company’s Benefits Package

Sep 29, 2016 11:09AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Is your paycheck enough? Does it cover all your family’s needs? While your take home pay may cover your family’s daily needs and necessities, be sure that you are getting the most from your...

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Nest With Less

Sep 02, 2016 03:17PM ● By Nikki Ducas

As a mother of two boys, I have witnessed first-hand how quickly stuff accumulates and interests change. For us, it all started with Elmo and Thomas the Tank Engine, then years of Spiderman and...

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Creative Ways to “Pay” for Chores

Jul 25, 2016 05:34PM ● By Nikki Ducas

Are your kids like mine — always asking for money? Whether grabbing the change after a purchase or begging for a dollar here and there, what doesn’t seem like much does add up. Take it from me, my...

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Date Night with Your Mate without Breaking the Bank

May 02, 2016 07:27PM ● By Nikki Ducas

As a busy mom of two boys who are full of vigor and verbosity, quiet time without interruption to talk only with my husband is crucial for our unity and my sanity. A veteran mom and my mentor...

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