5 On Your Side ways to save
Five on Your Side's Monica Laliberte shares additional money-saving tips.
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Duke partners with community to improve medical careThe Duke Center for Community Research has partnered with Durham Health Innovations (DHI) and the Durham community to help improve medical care for residents.
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Mount Airy offers affordable trip down memory lanePack a picnic and plan for the past. Mayberry is just about two hours away.
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Federal program helps seniors pay for prescriptionsRobert Webb takes five different kinds of medicine. His prescription medicines cost nearly $740 a month; yet he pays only $30. That's because of a federal prescription drug program for senior citizens called Extra Help.
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Some see direct selling as answer to economic woesBusinesses like Avon, Amway or Mary Kay report growth when the economy shrinks. More and more people are turning to direct selling as a means to supplement their income.
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Ways to cut costs when it comes to healthThe painful economy is putting the healthcare pinch on a lot of people. However, there are some cost-saving measures you can take to keep you and your budget healthy.
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Businesses offer job-loss forgiveness programsSome companies are trying to spur sales in a bad economy by offering deals where they temporarily make payments for customers who have lost their jobs.
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Fitness centers bending over backwards to keep membersSeveral Triangle workout facilities are reporting a recent drop in memberships due to the down economy. However, the facilities are doing what they can to keep people working out.
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Federal stimulus reduces cost of COBRA for someBob Harvell, with the North Carolina Department of Insurance, said thanks to President Barack Obama's stimulus plan, the price of COBRA should be 65 percent cheaper for some people.
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Have a kid? Buy used, not new, to save cashThe Triangle Mothers of Twins and Triplets holds a sale twice a year of gently used items to help members and the general public save money on items they will generally only use a few months.
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Good as new: Save by buying these things usedFive on Your Side found 10 areas where the savings are significant if you purchase 'new to you.'
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ChecKmeds helps seniors taking prescription drugChecKmeds provides a private meeting – between the pharmacist and patient – for seniors enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug program.
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Ways to dine out on the cheapDuring a sluggish economy, people are looking for ways to save money. Restaurants are trying to help, too, by offering deals with buy one/get one free or 50 percent off.
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Get low-cost dental care at UNC School of DentistryEven when the economy is booming, some people simply can't afford dental care. However, a low-cost clinic staffed by dental students is keeping patients smiling bright.
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Cary charity gets child care for job seekersDennis Lamour, a single father of two, is grateful for help from the nonprofit Christian Community in Action after learning first-hand how big an obstacle day care costs can be for a parent looking for work.
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Consignment stores get holiday bonus from economic woesAmid falling retail sales this holiday season, one type of store is seeing its sales go up: Consignment stores are benefiting from the rush to buy pre-owned.
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High-tech tools let shoppers save online, in stores
Using a few high-tech tools can give shoppers the advantages of shopping both online and in the store.
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High-tech tools let shoppers save online, in stores
Using a few high-tech tools can give shoppers the advantages of shopping both online and in the store.
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Resale stores yield savings on home furnishingsResale stores can be the ticket to saving money on some furniture items or selling pieces no longer wanted.
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Identifying budget bustersA lot of people have a tough time budgeting. It’s easy to blow thousands – a few budget busting dollars at a time.
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Saving money on auto, home insuranceIn North Carolina people pay an average of $596 a year for auto insurance and $644 per year for homeowners insurance, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
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Save money buying, repairing appliancesWe want to get broken appliances, from refrigerators to stoves, working again right away. But when getting a good repair is difficult, the choices facing buyers can be overwhelming.
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Breaking into music without breaking your budgetJohn Augusta owns Music Go Round in Cary – one of several stores that buy and sell new and used musical instruments.
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Save money on back to school clothes
Parents and children are finding ways to get designer clothing for less by hitting stores like Plato’s Closet. The Cary store is filled with clothes that were once in someone else’s closet.
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Play It Again Sports gives big discountsA Cary store helps equip adults and children healthy, fun sports – at a steep discount.
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Haggling for a better price can workHaggling for a better price is common when buying a new car or home, but a survey shows that negotiating can bring the price down on other things as well.
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Want to give and get stuff for free? Try freecycling
From furniture to frying pans to fishing rods – if there’s something in your home you no longer need, why not give it to someone who can use it?
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Tips to make community sustainability work for you, #3
Tips for business to promote and advance community sustainability: environmental stewardship, social equity and economic prosperity.
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What are the best credit cards?A Consumer Reports survey revealed the best and worst credit cards and what issuers give top deals and service.
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Throw a great holiday party without tossing the budgetIt's easy to get seduced by beautiful, but often costly, party invitations. But if you're throwing a budget soiree, aim to keep costs down from the start.
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How are you saving money?Your best suggestions could earn you a visit from Monica.