It’s easy for your utility expenses to creep up on you. Not only do they vary seasonally, but it can be easy to overlook how often you use some of the appliances in your home.
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Category Archives: Frugal Living
5 Ways to Curb Seasonal Spending
Purchasing gifts for the holidays has long been the bane of many living on a budget, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy watching loved ones opening gifts without going into massive debt.
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Enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
There is always so much to look forward to on Thanksgiving Day, from having friends and family over for dinner to playing games together and catching up on good times — and maybe even watching a little football.
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Finding Affordable Extracurriculars for Kids
Childhood is made up of many activities, memories, and special moments. Many of these activities are some we are begrudgingly forced into like school or a doctor’s visit. But the ones we look back on fondly are those that brought us great joy, taught us a skill, or made us stronger.
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4 Ways to Stay Healthy on a Budget
Unfortunately, doing things the healthy way often also means doing things the more expensive way. However, there are still several ways that you can experience health on a budget and reduce how much you’re spending on these types of expenses.
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How to Become a More Mindful Spender
If you have a habit of wondering where your money went shortly after you’ve been paid, you may be falling victim to destructive spending habits. The good news is that there are ways to become a more mindful spender.
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4 Ways to Save on Back-to-School
As the first day of school approaches, students all over the country are finalizing their school supply lists. From pencils to paper to electronics, it’s easy to become overwhelmed thinking of all you need to purchase and how much money it will cost to do so.
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What is the ‘Latte Factor’?
The marketing department at Chase might be good at getting people to sign up for credit cards and home mortgages. However, they’re not all that good at explaining “the latte factor.”
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How Green Living Can Save You Money
Going green can help you protect the environment. However, many people are reluctant to go green because they think that it is too expensive. Going green is not as expensive as you may think. In fact, you may be able to save money by going green.
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Budget-Friendly Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day 2019
Valentine’s Day is here again! It is time to show the one you love just how much you love them. This time is filled with stores packedto the brim with red and white Valentine themed foods, chocolates, plush toys, clothing, and much more.
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