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frugal living

Why Budgets Don’t Work For Everyone (Guest Post)

by debt kid on February 3, 2009

If you are searching for advice on how to better manage your personal finances you are in luck, there is a plethora of information available on various media outlets. 
When it comes to personal finance there is one word that is mentioned in almost every piece of advice: the importance of having a household budget.  Taking [...]

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Cutting Costs on Your Cell Phone Bill

by amy on December 4, 2008

If you’re facing some tough times financially like most people today, you may have started to wonder if that cell phone is really worth the huge bill most of us pay every month. The good news is you can cut some corners and save some cash when it comes to your mobile [...]

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Throwing a Party on a Budget

by amy on November 18, 2008

Having a party is one of the great moments in life, especially if it’s a good one. But if you’re budget is tight, you might be afraid that you won’t be able to afford throwing an amazing get together. The good news is that’s not the case. Below you’ll find money saving [...]

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How Young Drivers Can Save on Car Insurance

by amy on November 11, 2008

We all know the law: almost every state in the United States requires car insurance before you operate a vehicle. Although the amount of automobile insurance varies from state to state, if you don’t have it then you’re going to wish you did if you get involved in an accident or if [...]

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Money Saving Tips for Video Game Fans

by amy on November 5, 2008

Most of the time when say to save money they usually mean give up the things you love. For millions of us – me, included – that means video games. I don’t have to tell you that video games are a very expensive hobby. Even if you’re lucky enough to get the system as [...]

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Saving Money at the Gas Pump

by amy on November 3, 2008

Although the price per gallon of gas is sinking just slightly slower than the rest of our economy, deep in our hearts we all expect to wake up one morning to see the numbers rushing like race horses back to $4 per gallon. That means now is a good time to start [...]

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5 Tips to Get Your Teenager To Save Money

by amy on October 30, 2008

Teenagers don’t usually get their first jobs because they want to save money for the future. They want cash to buy a new car, purchase new clothes and music, or pay for going out with friends. However, getting teenagers in the habit of saving their money from day one is the best [...]

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Being Frugal Isn’t So Painfull

by amy on October 28, 2008

Living a frugal life may sound like a nightmare.
You’re probably thinking of giving up all the luxuries in your life: that expensive cup of Starbucks coffee, those designer clothes in your closet, that expensive pair of athletic shoes, those nights of partying with your friends.
The truth is you can enjoy the benefits of frugal living [...]

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Carnival of Personal Finance #172 – Meltdown Edition

by debt kid on September 29, 2008

I’m pleased to present….oh wait…we have a special report coming in…
"The sky is falling!" "Banks are failing!"
If Homeland Security had a "threat level" for the financial markets, last week would have been BRIGHT RED. (update: And today! Dow has biggest point job ever)
With all the scare in the air about a meltdown, the good news [...]

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