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Mint’s main feature is its potent smell, which is said to deter common pests such as cabbageworms and cabbage moths, ants, aphids, and flea beetles. Generally, mint can be planted in pots alongside any veggies that are affected by these pests, like peppers, broccoli and cauliflower, and other leafy greens. Experience a fresh way to manage money. Reach your goals with personalized insights, custom budgets, spend tracking, and subscription monitoring—all for free. Easily see your monthly bills, set goals, and build stronger financial habits. Get the #1 personal finance and budgeting app now.
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- JetBlue offers flights to 90+ destinations with free inflight entertainment, free brand-name snacks and drinks, lots of legroom and award-winning service.
Bring food and drinks from home for after sports practice and you'll save money!
A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has 118 grooves, according to the U.S. Mint.
When you use a debit card, money comes out of your account immediately. It's like cash, not like a credit card.
There are many ways to help others: you can give money, your time and energy or items you no longer use.
If you had ten billion $1 notes and spent one every second of every day, it would take 317 to go broke.
Tired of old electronic games? Trade them in for different games at a video/game exchange center.
The $ sign was designed in 1788 by Oliver Pollack.
When you're shopping, avoid impulse purchasing. Make a list. It an item's not on the list, don't buy it.
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Martha Washington is the only women whose portrait has appeared on U.S. currency.
Keep a money diary that tracks what you save and spend. It will tell you about when, why, and how you use money.
It may seem silly to buy a winter coat in August, but you can save a lot by purchasing off-season items online.
When you buy a stock in a company you become a shareholder, and own a 'part' of that company.
Making a big purchase? Do your research at the library and online to make sure you are getting the best price.
You can save a lot of money on magazines and books by visiting your local library.
The word budget comes from the French 'bougette', a little bag.
Coins usually survive in circulation for about 30 years and a one dollar bill usually lasts for about 18 months.
Almost half, 48 percent, of the notes printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing are $1 bills.
Despite the New York Stock Exchange's notoriety, it was not the first stock exchange in the United States.
Looking for some low cost activities for your family? Check out the community calendar at the local library.
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The U.S. Treasury says that Americans hold about $15 billion in loose change.