Money Saving Tip #97: Skip the Chips
Next time you walk down the chip or cereal aisles in the grocery store, check out those little cards they have posted on the racks or shelves beneath the products that tell you the price per ounce you are paying. . . .
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Money Saving Tip #92: Set Parameters
Have you ever dropped your car off at your mechanics for a routine procedure like an oil change, only to get a phone call later saying that your air filter needs changing and your cooling system needs a good flush? . . .
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Money Saving Tip #91: Who's Driving?
The style of veterinary practice you choose for your pet can greatly influence the amount of money you'll have to pay each time you visit. In other words, is it a doctor-driven practice or a technician-driven practice? Here's the difference. . . .
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Money Saving Tip #89: Wait A Year
Remember what your dad taught you about the hazards of buying a new model car? In essence, the advice went like this: Wait a year until the following year's model hits the showroom, because any defect or design flaw of the new car will usually rear its ugly head during the inaugural year, which means its likely to be addressed and fixed before next year's model is released. . . .
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Money Saving Tip #87: Don't Hand Scale Your Pet's Teeth
Remember the last time you went to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned? After scraping, picking, and sticking with those metal instruments, what did your dental hygienist do? She polished your teeth using a rotary polishing instrument and that delicious paste. . . .
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Money Saving Tip #83: One Deep Discount Source for an Essential Service
Microchipping is an excellent way to ensure that your pet finds her way back to you in the event he or she accidentally gets loose or escapes from your back yard. In fact, some municipalities have made it a law that pets must be microchipped in order to qualify for registration. Although it's a one-time expense, it can get pricey, especially if you own multiple pets. If you get it done at your vet, it could cost $40 or more per pet. . . .
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Money Saving Tip #81: Was That Really Necessary?
A client came to me the other day with a veterinary bill from another pet clinic in hand to see if I thought the charges were "fair". Her indoor/outdoor cat had been exhibiting a weight bearing lameness for 2 days along with a fever. The right front paw was swollen and tender to touch. . . .
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