Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Five Skills to Save You $$$: Auto Mechanic Skills
Is there anyone more infamous than the shady car mechanic? You know the stereotypical story, you bring your car in for an oil change and by the time you walk out, you have been convinced that your car “needed” thousands of dollars in repairs to issues you never knew existed. Unfortunately for us, this stereotype…
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Back To School Savings
It’s that time again. The time of year that children fear while parents cheer. Just when it feels like the kids are just starting to forget what school even is, BAM! It’s time to go back to school. And, while parents surely look forward to having days at home without all of the school-age children…
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A Birthday on a Budget
Recently my son turned one. And, while I absolutely know that there is no way he will ever remember it or really care, I decided that he needed to have a birthday party to celebrate this momentous occasion. It was only as I sat down with my husband to start making plans for this little…
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How to Change a Flight
3 hours spent talking to Delta and Orbitz left me with some valuable information on how best to make changes to an airline reservation.
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5 Wise Things to do With a Loan
When you take out a loan, it is usually for a specific purpose, but some purposes make more sense than others. For example, it makes more sense to use a loan to fix up your house than it does to take a vacation. Here are five wise things you can do with a loan. 1.…
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Don’t throw money in the diaper pail! 5 Big Money Wasters for Baby
Babies are fun, cute, cuddly and freaking expensive! Before my son, I never felt so rich in my heart or so broke in my wallet. From doctor visits to cribs, the bills start to pile up where your savings used to be. So, in my infinite new-mom wisdom (ha!) I will give you a few…
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