Living off the Grid How One Family Lives Well on $20K/Year Today Show Video

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This story comes at a great time – I’m stressed out because I’m too caught up in the commercialism of Christmas. Like my sister says, “Proudly overspending on Christmas since 2001.” Here is a family that I won’t be bumping into the mall anytime soon. This is a couple who knows how to make do [...]

12 Ways to Save Money Now

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The following is a guest post by Melanie Taylor.   ‘Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today’ goes the saying – and taking the same approach with your finances could save you a small fortune sooner rather than later. Here are 12 ways to save money now and make more room in [...]

Tough Guy or Tight Wad? Getting Motorcycle to Save on $5-per-Gallon Gas

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I wrote the below article in 2009, when gas prices were actually going down, however, I also added the following prediction – “During these economically challenging times, these savings are all significant. And while life is filled with many uncertainties, I am certain the price of gas and diesel will go up again!” The article [...]

Halloween Costumes and Keens at the Thrift Store

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I have a confession to make. I went into a thrift store today to find a cape to make my oldest son’s Harry Potter Costume.  Harry Potter is one of those easy costumes that even a craft-challenged mom like myself can create using some second-hand clothing. And yet……..it wasn’t long ago that I wrote a [...]

Saving Money – It’s Time for a Budget – Link your Money-Saving Blog

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I have to admit, I haven’t bothered to cut too many coupons lately. I don’t scour the Internet for savings. I think this stuff takes too much time – and it just doesn’t seem to be in my blood. It’s a shame too because a lot of the bloggers like Deal Seeking Mom, Frugal Coupon [...]

How to Find Coupons and How Using Coupons Will Save Money

With the current economic downturn, you may have decided that it is time to start using coupons. If you are the “Average Jill” like me, you have dabbled in the art of coupon clipping in the past, but that’s all; you’ve cut a coupon here and a coupon there. Maybe you even bought one of [...]

Consumer Reports Buying Strategies for Appliances

Are you in the market for a new dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, or refrigerator? Before you buy, check out Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2009 to make an informed decision. Consumer Reports magazine specializes in brand name comparisons of automobiles and household products. The magazine also gives informed and impartial advice on a wide variety [...]

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