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Dr Who Favorite Episodes

Festival of Frugality #388 – Dr. Who Favorite Episodes Edition

Gary presents Ways To Get Fast Money For Kids posted at Gajizmo. Enterprising youngsters can make money for the extras they want or to save and invest for their college education. How much money you can make depends on your talents, the amount of time you have to devote to work and how much effort you […]

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Frugal Living with Children – Lessons from Mom

With Mother’s Day fast approaching I am reminded of the many lessons my Mom taught me as a child. Be respectful always towards others, if you fall, pick yourself up and try again, and make the most of what you have. I was lucky to grow up in a family with six brothers and sisters, […]

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Why Pay for Cable

Why Pay for Cable When You Can Use Free and Cheap Streaming Video?

With cable bills averaging over $50 and internet-TV combo packages costing over $100 you may be asking yourself is it time to ditch the cable.  Before you make that decision you will need to make sure you have the right equipment and that your favorite programs are available. If you are a news junkie or a […]

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Money Saving Tips: Selfless Ways to Pay it Forward

Americans are consistently ranked as some of the most giving and helpful people on the planet. Interestingly wealthy Americans give less as a percentage of income than do middle income Americans.  American households with incomes between $50,000-$75,000 give on average 7.6 of discretionary income while those with incomes of $100,000 or more contribute somewhat less […]

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Frugal Travel Tips: Save Money on Your Holidays

Holidays are a special time to get away, relax, and have a bit of an adventure. However, many of us put off big trips perennially due to cost and budget restrictions. With several ways to save before you go and once you’re on the road, you don’t have to let finances stand in the way […]

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to celebrate

5 Frugal Ways to Celebrate

Looking forward to celebrating that birthday or special event with friends and family? Are you worried that your budget will make it difficult to plan a memorable celebration? By thinking out of the box and using items you already have, you can create lasting memories without breaking the bank. Make a this is your life […]

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common allergies

How to Save Money While Treating Common Allergies

Seven Ways to Save On Common Allergies Allergies make everything harder. They make it harder to sleep, harder to work, harder to play, harder to eat, harder to breathe. They also make it harder to make ends meet. Allergy medications and patient visits account for nearly $6 billion annually. Not only are allergy medications expensive, […]

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Frugal Used Car Buying Tips

Buying a Used Car? Here’s What You Need to Know A new car loses 11% of its value the moment you drive it off the lot. After five years, the car has lost more than 60% of its original value, on average. The initial loss in value, plus lower taxes and insurance costs are all […]

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