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Chopping some bills (back) down to size

by Jessica W on October 4, 2009

Back in December when I was laid off from my regular 9-5 job and decided to pursue self employment in lieu of reliable income, I did some pretty serious bill slashing.
I called every service provider to our household and demanded a better deal. In all but one instance, I got a better deal. Now [...]

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Me vs. Martha

by abby on July 5, 2009

When people think of frugality – at least, when I think of it – I tend to imagine some happy ‘50s homemaker. Someone who devotes all of her time and energy to saving money, living frugally and being annoyingly chipper.
How many of us even come close to that description?
I’m not perfect. So what?
The best way [...]

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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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