If you think it seems like retailers are starting to display Christmas merchandise sooner than ever before, you’re right. Holiday goods have already hit the shelves in some stores and will be appearing in others shortly. Santa himself will be at the mall before you know it! It’s not unusual for people to take on...
Category: Frugal
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Grocery Store Tips You Need to Know
Just when you think it can’t get any tighter, the home budget takes another hit. Breaking open the piggy bank doesn’t help when food prices skyrocket out of control. You only have so much to spend, and you have to stretch it out. Shopping for groceries is one area that gives you back some control and...
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Eight Ways To Feed Your Family In A Frugal Fashion
If you have a family, you are likely to be well aware of the significant cost associated with feeding them every week. Therefore, although there are certainly many ways to cut down on your spending when it comes to family households, some of the biggest savings can be made by simply being careful how you...
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Enjoy Summer Fun without Splashing Out
When your budget leaves you with little room for extra treats, it can be difficult to find ways to enjoy yourself without spending a fortune. By getting creative this summer and making the most of the free or more affordable opportunities which are all around, you will be able to enjoy a long summer of...
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Seven Simple Ways to Cut Household Costs
Household bills continue to be a major drain on family finances. While people cannot avoid them completely, some things can be done to cut expenses and make them more manageable. Clean up your finances Cleaning products can make an expensive dent in your supermarket bills. The various sprays, scrubs, and wipes that you can buy...
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Ways to Stay Fashionable this Summer on a Budget
My sister has the absolute greatest knack for unearthing the best sales in the mall or stepping foot into a thrift store only to throw together the most amazing outfit for around $15 from top to bottom. Since I was not so lucky to have been born with the nose of a bloodhound when it...
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Five Common Mistakes Regarding Travel & Entertainment Deductions
Expenses for entertaining and travel are one of the most common expenses that small and medium-sized businesses have to make. They are also one of the areas of expenses that cause the most confusion and seem to have the most unexpected complications for people when filling out their tax forms. That’s because of some common...
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Promo Codes, Are they Worth the Fuss?
Nowadays it seems like everyone and their dog offers promo codes for this service or that product. The number of promotional e-mails that fly into inboxes can stack up quickly, leading to an overabundance of e-mails full of special offers and discount codes that can seem overwhelming. Then, when you do want to buy something,...
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Couponing for Beginners
As the economy gets tighter, many families have come to find that couponing is the only way to get what they truly need while sticking to the family budget. If you have wanted to get started using coupons but aren’t sure where to start, this quick-start guide is just for you. Step 1: Get Your...
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Things You Can Do More Cheaply With Coupons
Coupon websites give us a fantastic opportunity to get great discounts on all sorts of activities which range between a whole host of different things. The temptation for many people here it seems is to look at only eating out as the main thing you do with coupons when actually there are many more great...