The time of year for cozy sweaters, sheepskin slippers, nights by the fireplace, and big mugs of hot cocoa is fast approaching. However, that means the time of year for all of the warm air in your home trying to escape and cold air from the outdoors ...
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3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill This Winter
Winter is when many homeowners see their heating bills spike. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to save money on your water bills - and stop wasting water in the process. The key is figuring out how to reduce your water bill in the most ...
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Aftermarket Car Parts: Are They Really Worth the Money You Save?
Do men or women make better drivers? It's a question that I suspect has been debated ever since Henry Ford started mass-producing his Model T at the turn of the twentieth century.
One thing is certain: I know the question has always been a hot topic ...
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Trying to Save Money on Gas? Driving Out of Your Way Rarely Helps
As inflation continues to wreak havoc on household budgets, people are looking to save money wherever they can. For example, I know people who will drive five miles out of their way, ten miles round trip, just to save a nickel per gallon. Then there ...
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How to Leverage Coupons to Get Great Baby Product Deals
There's a lot to like about babies. For example, who doesn't love cuddling them? Then there are their adorable clothes, the hilarious baby videos, first words, first steps -- the list goes on an on!
Unfortunately, it all comes with a ...
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What Is the Difference Between Cheap and Frugal?
Depending on who you talk to, the economy may or may not be booming -- but it seems like there are always more than a few people who are looking to find additional and more creative ways to save a buck or two. The trouble starts when they cross the ...
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10 Items You Can Part With and Profit From
Are you looking for ways to earn a few extra bucks? Then try selling some of the items on the following list to declutter your life and save some money. By cutting out the things you don't need or use, you can profit and save your money for what you ...
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19 Products That Get Deep Retail Discounts During the Fall Season
When it comes to getting the best deals, timing is everything. After all, there is nothing more frustrating than buying something and then finding out later that a friend, coworker or neighbor got the exact thing for less than you did. And who ...
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8 Ways to Save More on Back-to-School Shopping This Year
If you've got kids, then the odds are you'll be participating in that annual ritual known as back-to-school shopping. Unfortunately, it's an expense that can take a big bite out of your budget. So why not dig a little deeper when looking for extra ...
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My 14th Annual Cost Survey of 10 Popular Brown Bag Sandwiches
If you're like most people, it's been hard not to notice the increase in your monthly grocery bill over the past year. I guess that's to be expected with the latest "official" inflation rate as measured by the CPI coming in at a jaw-dropping 9.1% ...
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100 Words On: Why It’s So Hard to Beat a Homegrown Tomato
There's a reason why tomatoes are found in 85% of all gardens, topping the list of most popular homegrown produce: Biting into the fresh and juicy sweetness of a vine-ripened homegrown tomato is pure nirvana for the senses -- a savory treat unmatched ...
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Dear Diary: How I Fixed My Water Heater Without a Plumber and Saved $400
The Honeybee alerted me to the fact that our hot water heater was making popping and cracking sounds that she had never heard before.
This got me a bit worried because the heater was 12-years-old and I knew it was on its last legs. When a water ...
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11 Dollar Store Bargains You’d Be Crazy to Buy Anywhere Else
Thanks to rampant inflation, most dollar stores today are actually "$1.25 stores." But that doesn't mean you still can't find ridiculous bargains there that you'd be crazy to buy anywhere else!
For control purposes, I compared dollar store items ...
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How to Implement Strategic Planning Processes
Whether concerning personal finance, education, or the minutiae of day to day life, there are certain basic principles that, when applied, can be used to better ensure success and mitigate the impact of unforeseen events as we set goals and strive to ...
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3 Easy Ways to Save Money on Organic Foods
More and more people are opting for organic food. It's not that they're fitness freaks; however, everyone wants to stay healthy, especially now that medical expenses are shooting through the roof.
Eating natural food is a healthy habit that will ...
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8 Budgeting Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Social Life
When it comes to budgeting, it can often feel like we have to choose between enjoying our social lives and staying on track with our finances. After all, it's only natural to ask: How can I budget my social life. But that doesn't have to be the case! ...
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3 Subscriptions That You Need to Cancel Today
In the spirit of tax season, people all over America are taking a good, long look at their budgets and spending habits this past year. If you consider yourself frugal in money matters, it can be the worst feeling ever to realize you have been paying ...
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The Top 10 Car Maintenance Tips Everyone Should Know
Nearly everyone knows how to drive a car. However, not everyone knows how to take care of their car. If you're one of those who don't know how to properly take care of their vehicle, don't worry - it's not too late to take that route.
Luckily for ...
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Grandfather Says: A Wintry View of My Raised-Bed Vegetable Garden
Today I thought I would share a photo of Grandfather's garden area, comprised of raised beds, a cold frame (far right), surrounded by an eight-foot-high electric fence (evidenced by the white poles).
Behind the garden (farthest away in the ...
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4 Frugal Dining Spots Most People Never Consider – But Really Should!
There's nothing worse than being stuck in a rut. When it happens, the quickest remedy is to try and think unconventionally.
The trouble is, for most of us, outside-the-box thinking can be extremely difficult.
True, thinking outside the box can ...
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