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Grab a bargain on a rental property in the off-season
Not too concerned about where to live? Try a ski resort town in the summer, or a beach resort town in the winter. These towns thrive on holiday business, which dries up in the off-season. A property owner might be thrilled to have renters in the off-season and willing to offer … [Read more...] about Grab a bargain on a rental property in the off-season
Do a thorough walk-through before buying
Plumbing and electrical systems can be costly to fix. Take your time going through the house before the final purchase, with the help of a licensed home inspector who will find things you might not have even known how to look for. Make sure there are no leaky faucets, running … [Read more...] about Do a thorough walk-through before buying
Don’t get tricked by misleading sales and coupons
Some sales are great. Others are just designed to sound that way. LOZO exposes these tricks of the trade and shows you how to get the most value out of any sale, whatever the promotion. Here are some of the "classic" misleading promotions that retailers use. … [Read more...] about Don’t get tricked by misleading sales and coupons
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Sign-up directly with your favorite diapers brand to get free samples, coupons and more: Pampers, Huggies, Luvs, and Seventh Generation are some of the most popular brands, but look into any brand that you like since most have some kind of program like this. Also look in to … [Read more...] about Sign up for free baby clubs to save money on diapers and more