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    Big purchase at Best Buy - strategies??

    I just saw a Groupon discount for 20% off a small appliance. Might be worth checking out.
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    Comfort Suites Near Universal vs. Comfort Suites Maingate

    Just stayed last week at Comfort Suites Maingate East. We were highly satisfied. Large comfortable and clean rooms. Great breakfast. We didn't do any parks this trip but went to Disney Springs one day. The location makes getting to Disney very easy. We plan to stay there again on our next trip.
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    Quick....have ? about changing already booked Southwest flight

    I think it is best to book 2 one-way trips. That way you can rebook each flight separately if the price goes down. If you book round trip and the flight going goes down but the flight returning goes up, you won't save anything.
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    Legoland offer from AAA.

    Receive FREE Water Park with purchase of 1-Day or 2-Day Admission to LEGOLAND Florida!Must purchase and use ticket by 10/31/15.
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    Do u get a 1099 at end of year - keeping track of expenses

    from my experience: keep a calendar and large envelope in the car. Each day on the calendar write the beginning mileage and ending mileage, where he went, and notes about expenses (such as "lunch-McDonalds $6). Then write on the receipts what they were for and put them in the envelope. At the...
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    Planning for winter trip - non-Disney

    It can get really cold - or be really nice! Considering where you are from I would suggest over-packing with coats, sweatshirts, definitely snow boots and gloves. I would check places like good-will and salvation army thrift stores and try to get some cheap items to use for your trip, then when...
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    Would you go for it? Updated

    Any vehicle can have problems and have some people who like it and some who dislike it. We have a 2008 Caravan and LOVE it. There have been some problems but Dodge has taken care of them with recalls, etc. (Town and Country is a sister model of the Caravan). The thread the PP refers to is from...
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    Do you think this is weird or too cheap?

    Some hotels have outdoor grill areas - check their website or give them a call. If they do have, then you could go to a local grocery store and pick up hamburgers, chicken or whatever you want then cook and cook it at the hotel. Other parents might even join you in doing this.
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    Grrr. DD in school band / clarinet and LOST it again...

    Please do NOT purchase a music instrument on E-bay. There are many rip-off (knock-offs) that are labeled a brand name but are really Chinese made junk. As a previous reply said, check with your daughter's teacher for suggestions and for recommendations on brand names, then check first with...
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    Calling United States from Peru

    He will be in Iquito, with several trips into the jungle. We have no idea how available Wi-Fi is (or even cell phone signals). Thanks for all the information - you guys are great! If anyone has anything to add, please do so!
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    Calling United States from Peru

    Yes Thank you - any information like that would be great!
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    Calling United States from Peru

    I have googled, searched, talked with several different cell phone companies and still not sure the most cost-effective way to call the United States from Peru. Our son will be there for 3 months (school internship) and I think our current cell phone won't work there (Verizon). We could get a...
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    FAFSA question

    Talk to the financial aid office at the school you want to attend. The FAFSA,as you kow, uses last years income tax information. The instructions always tell you that if your financial status changes you should talk with a financial aid advisor and explain your situation. They may also have...
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    Any Illinois school teachers out there?

    Since Illinois teachers do not pay into Social Security, that increase will not effect you. However, it appears the State of Illinois will soon increase your retirement contribution by 2%, so that will definitely effect your take home pay. For people not aware, that increase will make the...
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    Cheap Tires

    Have you looked for used tires? We have several tire stores here that will sell good used tires, and they charge $35 - 50 each and that includes Mounting and Balancing. I put two used tires on our second car recently, and got 1 used tire for the truck when I had a flat and the spare was no good.
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    oh NO! WHAT have I done!?! electricity related

    Any news? I'm really curious what caused you problem!
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    Allegiant Air credit vs debit

    I read just a couple of days ago that businesses will now be able to charge extra to people who use credit cards. This is a new rule (law?) because the Visa/Mastercard companies had been sued by retailers over their fees. I would guess you will see more and more companies that either charge...
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    Help with keeping our house cool :)

    Another possibility for you to consider is purchasing a dehumidifier. I don't know about your area, but here in the midwest the humidity adds to the heat making it feel hotter. We have a small dehumidifier that we bought a few years ago at Sears and it help make things more comfortable. The only...
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    WWYD--car question

    If I understand correctly, the person wanting to buy it is a mechanic. That makes me think its in really good shape! I'd hang onto it, then when the other car is paid off start saving up for a new purchase down the road.
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    New Car on Dealer Lot-Possible to Verify No Hail Damage?

    Why worry about it? You said you couldn't see any damage, so if they want to give yopu $500 why not say YES! Remember in a couple of days you will have some dings from other peoples car doors, rocks, etc. If they say it wasn't damaged and you can't see anything then just take the deal and be...




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