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More Clutter-Free Stocking Stuffers
Consider stocking stuffers that are used up or gobbled down instead of making a mess. This giveaway from Funky Monkey is now closed. Congrats to the winners: Sullivan-3@, Lee.Privette@, magpie512@. A...
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Unappreciated Gifts? (Frugal Friday)
How do we as parents handle unappreciated gifts? I think that my parents and my sisters will recall the Christmas of Disappointment. It’s also referred to as...
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Frugal Friday: What Will You Save for in 2013?
This week’s Frugal Friday post is going to be short and sweet. I imagine you’ve been inundated with information all week. It has felt like a week of Mondays! I’m ready for pizza and a movie tonight....
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Getting Your Financial House in Order (Frugal Friday)
Last week we shared financial goals for the new year. It was so great to read what everyone is hoping and dreaming and working toward this year. Yeah! At the base of these financial goals, whether...
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Regular Money Meetings (Frugal Friday)
Consider having regular money meetings with your spouse. They will help your finances, but they can also help your marriage. Nineteen years ago this month, Fish and I got engaged. The church where we...
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What Makes You a Financial Success? (Frugal Friday)
I had a chance to eavesdrop and start thinking about what makes you a financial success? Last night was a writing night. I headed to Starbucks in the late afternoon to spend focused time writing...
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Determine Your Own Financial Path (Frugal Friday)
The end result is financial responsibility. How we get there can differ from those around us. Imagine that you are going on a trip across the continent of North America. You start in San Diego and you...
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Can money buy happiness? Check out this video for some interesting thoughts on the topic. I stumbled across this video during a web-surfing session earlier this week. I found it to be intriguing....
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The Tax Man Cometh (Frugal Friday)
Share your ideas for easier tax return preparation and filing. photo source: Heidi As you know, the only things sure in life as death and taxes. Whether you get a return each year after filing or have...
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Personal Finance Resources (Frugal Friday)
I’ve been surfing the web a little this past month, specifically looking at personal finance information. It might have started with talking to those young whipper snappers at Starbucks. It might have...
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Books to Help You Save Money (Frugal Friday)
Dave Ramsey Birthday Cake I am a book lover. Whenever I’ve had a problem in this life, I’ve turned to books. Whether it be a distraction or a solution, I can usually find help in a book. This week I...
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Preparing for a Furlough or Other Decrease in Income (Frugal Friday)
Anticipating furlough days or a loss of income? Consider these ways to prepare for and weather the storm. All of us either know someone or are someone who has faced a furlough or other decrease in...
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Saving on Easter Supplies (Frugal Friday)
Looking to celebrate Easter on a budget? Consider some of these ways to save. Easter is just days away. Chances are you may be planning for some kind of special gathering with friends and family. It...
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Eat Well and Spend Less for Springtime! (Frugal Friday)
Eat well and spend less by thinking seasonal as you shop. What’s on sale? What’s in season? The Eat Well, Spend Less crowd has you covered. Though Mother Nature hasn’t quite got the clue in all parts...
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Allowance? Commission? (Frugal Friday)
Kids can greatly benefit from practice at fiscal responsibility as well as learning to help out around the house. Should the two be separate or joined? Let’s talk about allowances today. There are some...
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How to Keep Better Books (Frugal Friday)
I’m resolved to keep better books this year. True story. Over the last month or two I’ve spent a fair amount of time playing “catch up” with our finances. I did what I told you not to do, I went months...
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Target Prices for Groceries (Frugal Friday)
Wondering what a good price is for groceries? Here are some target sale prices to look for. Earlier this week I shared an update on how we “eat well and spend less” at our house. My target is...
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Save Money with Swagbucks (Frugal Friday)
Earn prizes and save money with Swagbucks. About five years ago, I heard about this search engine called Swagbucks. I signed up with a fair amount of skepticism. But, it turned out to be the real deal....
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Money-Saving Stamina (Frugal Friday)
Six years ago, when we were deep in consumer debt, we decided that we were going to get serious about getting rid of that debt. We made that our main goal (after marriage and family). We would do...
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5 Quick Ways to Save Money (Frugal Friday)
Saving money in little ways can help you reach your financial goals. Sometimes people mistakenly believe that saving money takes too much effort. It can be hard work. It can be challenging to maintain...
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