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Take a trip across the pond without leaving the comfort of your own kitchen using these easy, British-inspired recipes.

Bangers & Mash
Any fully cooked sausages will work in this British dish--we like think chicken and apple sausage pairs nicely with mustard and onions.
Serves 6 | Cost per Serving: $1.50

Bangers and MashIngredients
-3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
-Salt and pepper
-4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
-1 cup milk
-3 tablespoons Dijon mustard -1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken or turkey sausage links
-1 tablespoon vegetable oil
-1 large onion, chopped
-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Directions
1. Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with water. Add 1 Tbsp. salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, return potatoes to pot, and mash with butter. Mix in milk and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.

2. Prick sausages all over with a fork. Warm oil in a skillet over medium-high

You've got a household superhero hiding in your pantry! White vinegar can be used for so much more than adding a little tang to salad dressings and dishes. Learn how easily this inexpensive vinegar can help you

In the bathroom
1. Kill bathroom germs. Spray full-strength vinegar around the sink and tub. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
2. Tidy up a toilet. Pour a cup or more of diluted white distilled vinegar into the bowl. Let sit several hours or overnight. Scrub well with a toilet brush and flush.
3. Wipe off a dirty faucet. To get rid of lime buildup, make a paste of 1 teaspoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt. Apply to sink fixtures and rub with a cloth.
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4. Restore showerhead pressure. If your showerhead gets clogged with mineral deposits, soak it for 15 minutes in a mixture of ½ cup vinegar and 1 quart water.
5. Unclog drains. For a natural, nontoxic way to clean clogged pipes, pour one cup of baking soda, followed by

1. Gather income records By the middle of February, you should have received all the forms documenting last year's income, including W2s and 1099s from your employers and clients, as well as 1099-INT forms from banks documenting interest earned on your accounts (you need to report interest even if it's just $10) or additional income from side projects. If you received any unemployment checks last year, you must document that income as well, so keep an eye out for a 1099G from the federal government.

• If you are missing any forms, keep in mind that it's your responsibility to retrieve them. You usually can access account interest forms (1099-INT) through the bank's website.

2. Collect receipts and decide if you can itemize. Although filling out a 1040EZ tax form is simple, you'll often come out ahead if you can deduct expenses that add up to more than the standard deductions ($5,800 if you're single; $11,600 for married couples filing jointly). Some examples of typically

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Little mistakes count! Who would think something as innocent as a $5 library fine or one late mortgage payment could leave a mark on your credit score? Don't let seemingly minor slipups derail your financial future. Learn how to fix eight common errors now so they don't harm you later.

1. You carry a small credit card balance
HOW IT HURTS: If you stick to making minimum monthly payments on a balance of $3,000, it will take 18 years to pay it off (assuming a 15 percent interest rate). In that time, you will have spent $3,229.26 in interest!
Financial Fix: Break the minimum payment habit
Reexamine your budget to see if it's possible to put extra money towards your debt. If you can stop using your card, take out a personal loan from a bank or credit union; their rates tend to be lower than credit cards. Also, check your monthly statement, it tells you how much you need to contribute monthly to settle your balance in three years.

2. You pay your mortgage bill past the grace period
HOW IT

Want to learn just how the Extreme Couponers save so much? We hit YouTube to see what coupon enthusiasts can teach us about a key couponing strategy: doubling.

First up, Stephanie from Couponing 101 outlines the basics you'll need to get started, including how to inquire about doubling at your local store.