There are plenty of things that people don’t realize can damage their credit score, from reserving a rental car to canceling a credit card. At the same time, there are some things that people commonly believe can hurt their credit score — but that actually have no impact on scores. …
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Most experts agree that the U.S. economy is currently heading into some type of recession. Many people are already out of work, and many others are heading into a period of economic uncertainty. Yet, in those stories about a coming economic recession, there’s almost always a key part missing: what …
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A number of people have asked what our family has been up to during social distancing, particularly what frugal projects we’ve taken on and what we’ve done to pass the time and stay sane. Our big focus at home has been to use this as an opportunity to “reset” a …
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frantic00 / Shutterstock.com I’ve been decluttering for years, since long before Marie Kondo, the maven of tidy homes, was a household name. One approach I use is to try buying only things I’ll use regularly. I tested that strategy a few years ago. My husband and I were debating whether …
Read More »14 Things You Can Get for Free in April
Look Studio / Shutterstock.com We’re all feeling a little uncertain right now. So, if you are a little stressed and looking for a break, know there’s one thing you can count on: We’re keeping our eyes peeled for fabulous freebies to help take your mind off current circumstances. From free …
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Edge computing has claimed a spot in the technology zeitgeist as one of the topics that signals novelty and cutting-edge thinking. For a few years now, it has been assumed that this way of doing computing is, one way or another, the future. But until recently the discussion has been …
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Let’s get in the right frame of mind, shall we? Hit play on the video below and follow the instructions for at least one minute. #wednesdaywellness In moments of extreme stress, its important to remember to just breathe. Things get tough but we hope our MSA family is taking care …
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Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com As restrictions on gatherings are put in place, sports seasons, museum exhibits and major events have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Watching favorite TV shows will pass some time. But why not branch out and explore other options for staying entertained while self-isolating? …
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Steve Cukrov / Shutterstock.com While it’s good to be prepared, you need to know what’s worth stockpiling. Stocking up on a year’s supply of something just to have it go bad in a couple of weeks will be a waste of money. Still, more and more people face the possibility …
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