Tag: frugal
group name: money
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December 15, 2008 05:06 AM EST --
These adorable home-made piggy banks are a great way to teach the skill of saving money. They have clear centers so the child can see the money as it adds up in the bank.
Each year around this time, . . .
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April 09, 2008 10:23 PM EDT --
1. The most important thing to remember is that what works for me- may not work for you.
Often people want to tell someone else "how it should be done". Each family uses different . . .
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September 18, 2009 07:50 PM EDT --
Christmas is the season of joy and giving, but among my family and friends it seems to get more complicated ever year. And, even though it's a few months out, I'm still planning ahead. Like most of my . . .
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January 16, 2008 07:04 PM EST --
I remember when I was a small girl, there was a Ben Franklin store about an hour away. My mom loved to go in and just look around. We did not have money to purchase anything but mom was very good at looking . . .
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January 22, 2008 05:31 PM EST --
With the price of everything rising daily, it is difficult to feed a family. There are some simple steps that you can take to alleviate the problem.
Now hear me out, don't just think . . .
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May 27, 2009 02:37 PM EDT --
Americans cars are getting older. Last fall the average car was about 5.2 years old. Today it is over 6 years old. We are holding onto our cars longer. The purchase of a new car is being delayed as the . . .
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May 12, 2009 07:13 AM EDT --
Health Care in 2009 has changed.
With the world spinning as rapidly as it does, you may not have noticed that health care in 2009 has changed from even two years ago. Remember when we used to complain . . .
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October 07, 2009 09:17 AM EDT --
Once a little discussed ritual, tailgating has become mainstream and in this economy, frugal tailgating is essential. Web sites, sports networks, books and more all tout this fun pre-game event. It is . . .
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July 22, 2009 10:19 AM EDT --
The economy has us all rethinking our summer plans. That includes our vacation. Many of us are considering staying home during vacation but there are ways to still be able to go on vacation while . . .
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November 08, 2008 04:01 PM EST --
Using coupons is a great way to save money but if you are purchasing items that you will not use just because you have a coupon on it, you are not saving money. Here is a tip that will help you . . .
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January 30, 2008 05:00 PM EST --
Times are hard for just about everyone these days. There is much speculation about the growing concern that the US is in a recession. What does that mean to you and me? It means we need to start preparing . . .
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February 10, 2008 01:52 AM EST --
Many Americans do not have health, dental or even vision insurance. It is a fact of life for many more Americans than we realize. When the statistics give the number of families or children without . . .
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May 13, 2008 06:06 PM EDT --
We had Prime Star until they sold out to Dish Network nearly nine years ago. We then had Dish Network. We still have the original Dish box and the buttons don't work on it. So we have to use the remote . . .
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February 28, 2009 08:54 AM EST --
As the economy worsens, the reality of "paycheck frailty" becomes starker.
What does this really mean? Paycheck frailty is simply the weakness of our earning power. It revea ls how financially . . .
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April 15, 2009 05:42 AM EDT --
As the economy gets worse, there will be recession winners and, sadly, losers.
The recession winners are those businesses which thrive in a down turn. Americans are not eating out in restaurants . . .
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November 20, 2008 03:58 AM EST --
The season of spending has arrived. CHA CHING! CHA CHING ! The Markets, retailers and even the advertisers have shifted into "OVERDRIVE" mode. They say they have the perfect gift for our loved . . .
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October 15, 2009 11:25 AM EDT --
Halloween Safety Tips? Wow, how boring! Yeah, it is boring, but when the wee ones head outside, in the dark, safety means a lot. Is there anyone who doesn't know the basics? Have a flashlight, wear . . .
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August 24, 2007 02:38 PM EDT --
One of the consumer opion panels I am on is currently looking for more people to tell them what they think about possible upcoming products. They are looking for new panelists from anywhere in the USA . . .
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November 11, 2008 03:35 PM EST --
In this economy, many people are worrying about how they are going to make it through the holidays. I invite you to join a brand new Gather group, Holiday Tips 2008 , where . . .
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April 09, 2009 06:41 AM EDT --
Easter Baskets are one fun, creative and one of the greatest guilty pleasures of childhood.
As a child, the Easter Basket was a vessel of delight. Tucked in a sea of colorful 'grass', chocolate . . .
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