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Frugal living –as a choice

I am going to write about frugal living (not out of necessity, but as a choice) and saving money. I know saving money is boring, and frugal living is awful. Right? No, not exactly. It is up to you, it can...

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Staying Productive While Unemployed/Underemployed

Unless you live in an isolation chamber you know that the employment picture in the States and elsewhere could use improvement, to put it mildly. I know many displaced and laid-off persons and have been there...

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Surviving On Social Security

Retirees who are surviving on Social Security as the only income need to be creative in finding ways to stretch their monthly check. Here are ideas which can make a significant improvement in the retired person's finances.

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6 Holiday Shopping Tips from "The Lavish Cheapskate"

Due to the recession, many retailers have pared down on inventory to avoid extra inventory. Keeping this in mind, realize that “deals” will most likely not reflect the deeper discounts from last holiday...

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A frugal Life

Frugal living is getting a lot of press these days due to the state of the economy - and a poor financial position is certainly an important reason to be more frugal - but there's so much more to it than...

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The Thrifty Meal Plan

The thrifty meal plan makes it possible to feed nourishing and filling meals for a minimal amount of money.

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7 Ways to Get “Free” Groceries

Food is one of the necessities in life. Most of us spend a few hundred dollars a month on it. Obviously, it's not one of those things that we can just completely cut out of the household budget.But we can...

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How To Stretch The Paycheck

Here are some ways to stretch the paycheck. The small amounts when added together do make a significant difference.

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How To Shop For Less

There is no reason to pay full price when it is possible to shop for less. Here are some ways to shave the price yet still get what you want. Electronics and Major Household Appliances Offer 15% to 20% less...

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Ways To Cut The Budget

Here are some painless ways to cut the budget and free up some money for other needs.

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