Summer is in full swing and unlike those days of yore when I’d spend days and days just vegging with a book, hanging out with friends, relaxing by a pool somewhere or taking in nature on a daily hike, I now spend summers driving my kids to their summer activities, running the household and working. …
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More on frugal living, and money saving ideas! These days, I make it a habit to prepare for the worst case scenario — it’s hard to feel financially secure anymore. Preparation is key for us to be ready for whatever the future gives us; it’s important to always have a plan at hand. On that …
There’s a lot of negativity about the economy these days, but here’s a story that I find very inspiring, especially during times like we have now. With the downturn, there’s certainly a lot more interest in the frugality movement, so I’m certain this story will resonate well with many of you. A Really Cheap Family …
So how do you budget? I like to keep things as simple as possible. In fact, I have admitted in the past that I don’t have much of a budget, although I can appreciate how a budgeting system can help a lot of people take control of their household debt and manage their savings programs. …
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You Need A Budget (YNAB) Personal Budget Software Like anyone who wants to be wise about his or her spending habits, I try to keep a budget of sorts. I’ve used several personal budget software programs and personal financial software applications. However, my favorite continues to be You Need A Budget (or YNAB for short). …
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Do you have a frugal household budget? You can create a budget that’s leaner and meaner: these money saving ideas can get you going. We are currently the worst savers in the world of industrialized nations. Americans simply don’t save for a rainy day, due probably to the (former) erroneous belief that housing would continue …
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The economic recession is bringing us many financial headaches, but there’s a silver lining: frugality is back in fashion, and we’re once more learning to conserve. “Retail sales are plunging….” That is the banner today for many financial publications, both on the Web and on paper. I say to this, great news, excellent news! I …
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I had the chance to check out some great carnivals this week, even if I only got to join one — The Carnival of Personal Finance hosted by the fabulous Master Your Card (the blogcarnival site has been out of commission for sometime)! My picks this time around: No Credit Needed: Top 10 Ways To …
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