Over the long run, getting a good deal on a pair of good, sturdy and comfortable shoes is a better bet than buying lots of cheap ones. Poorly made shoes can lead to foot health problems and end up costing more if you keep replacing them. Take care of good shoes with regular … [Read more...] about Take care of your shoes, for a long life together
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Repair your shoes before replacing them
If you've invested in a good pair of shoes that have treated you well, consider repairing them or resoling them instead of getting rid of them. Resoling a good pair of boots or shoes, or re-heeling a nice pair of pumps can be much cheaper than buying brand new. Check out the Shoe … [Read more...] about Repair your shoes before replacing them
Take tax credits for child care costs
Take advantage of employer programs that offer flexible spending or pre-tax contributions to child care costs. Your child care costs will be deducted from your income before you pay taxes. This will put you in a lower income tax bracket, which means paying less income tax. Also … [Read more...] about Take tax credits for child care costs
Rotate child care duties with neighbors in the summer
Create your own little neighborhood summer camp if you live in an area with several children in the same age group. Take turns sharing the duties and the whole neighborhood can save on day care or day camp fees. Agree to take turns on weekends babysitting each other's kids and … [Read more...] about Rotate child care duties with neighbors in the summer
Reduce day care costs through donations and volunteering
See if your local day care center will accept in-kind contributions, volunteer hours or other donations to offset the cost of child care. Also consider sharing and swapping child care duties with friends and neighbors to reduce costs.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Reduce day care costs through donations and volunteering