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The Truth Behind 4 Money Myths
When it comes to money –making it, managing it, and spending it – everyone has an opinion and everyone is willing to give advice. But that advice isn’t always accurate. Some of it is based on old sayings that most of us think are true, but really aren’t. In today’s entry, we take a look…
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How to Create a Budget that Really Works
Whether you owe a lot or a little, one thing’s for certain: If you want to get control of your finances and pay off your debt, you need a budget, and you need a budget that works. If you’re one of the many Americans who has tried to budget before and failed, you aren’t alone.…
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Are Yearly Memberships Worth It? (Zoo, Gym, Pool, etc.)
As a frugal shopper, you likely weigh every purchase very carefully before you make a decision. You don’t just want to reduce your spending; you also want to stretch your dollars and get the most bang for your buck. One way to get an incredible value on summer entertainment is to purchase a yearly membership…
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Ways to Save Money on Health Care
Photo by Mathieu Turle on Unsplash How are you doing with your savings goals for the year so far? Are you working towards paying off debt or saving for your future? If you are working towards cutting costs in your life, health care is one area to take a look at. How much are you spending on health…
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How We Found an Extra $1,000 in Our Monthly Budget
My husband and I got serious about money in August of 2015. We’ve always been frugal for the most part and we’ve always been savers since graduating from college, but over the last few years, we were a little “arrogant” with our money and we spent whatever we wanted to. We were not being good…
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Budget Barbequing: How to Save Money When Grilling this Summer
If you’re like most Americans, you’ll be firing up the grill this week to celebrate the Fourth of July in true patriotic fashion. And why not? A little backyard barbeque is not only delicious, it can also be rather economical … especially if you follow these six tips. Spend a Little Extra on a Grill…
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Seven Free and Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
Summer is right around the corner! How will your children spend their long summer days? While there is definitely a lot of value in unscheduled time running around outside in the backyard, you will want to have some fun activities to keep them occupied as well. Thankfully, fun doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are…
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Saving Money on Clothes – 5 Tips to Maximize Your Money
Saving money on clothing is a big deal. It’s not like clothes are something we can go without – at least not without getting arrested. With that in mind, we have to figure out how we can make saving money on clothes something that is attainable without making us LOOK like we’re trying to save…
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Mailbox Freebies: How to Get Freebies in Your Mailbox!
Do you want freebies like k-cups, mouthwash, feminine products, body wash, cat food, coupons for FREE products and much more to arrive in your own mailbox at home? How about FREE Kindle Books to download? First, you’ll want to check out: Next, follow me via email and social media to get updates when freebies are…
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How to Start a Blog (and Monetize it, Too!)
I love to save money and I wanted to share my passion for saving money with others online and from the comfort of my own home. My blog, The Frugal Free Gal, started as a hobby in 2009. I was a stay at home mom and found blogging to be a great way to spend…
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