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The best way we can survive this recent hike in gas prices is to lower our need for gasoline. Here are some simple things you can do to lower gas consumption and lessen the damage that gasoline prices are putting on your pocketbook...
Read moreNot all stores in a factory outlet mall are outlet stores. Only a certain percentage of stores in a factory outlet mall need to be outlet stores in order for the mall to be considered an outlet mall. Here are even more reasons not to shop at factory outlet malls...
Read moreI seem to have developed a standard uniform for everyday dress. I am sure other frugal people can attest to this. For me, the frugal uniform consists of dressing primarily in comfortable black slacks and black or white shirts. For others, it may mean wearing jeans and t-shirts. I know a few frugal men who stick to gray and navy slacks with white shirts.
Read moreAs I've become more and more frugal, I've also become more prone to collect clutter. My family members don't get it. So, to combat my family's nonchalant attitude about tossing out useful items, I have become a garbage snoop. Here are just a few of the things my family has forced me to do to save money...
Read moreHere are lots of fun ways you to start a magazine swap, including making a magazine swap part of your next party or social meeting. Then again, you could always just swap with a neighbor... it's a great way to recycle magazines. There are definitely lots of fun ways to start a magazine swap!
Read moreNormally, it's up to you to watch prices in the stores and sales fliers, to see if an item you've purchased has recently gone on sale. But Price Protectr keeps track of your purchases and makes it a cinch to get your money back. The best part: This service is free!
Read moreWhat's a shopper to do when they are confronted with high-pressure sales in the supermarket of all places?
Read moree.l.f. stands for eyeslipsface and this line of makeup can be found at eyeslipsface.com, as well as Target stores. Most products cost just $1. Here's why I like the elf product line...
Read moreSales people are not crazy about comparison shoppers like me. They want to catch you as soon as you think you might want to buy an item, and get you to make an impulse purchase on the spot. They want your money now and are not afraid to pressure you into making a purchase. Here are 4 tips for resisting high-pressure sales...
Read moreI don't purchased extended warranties and service plans from department stores that try to sell them to you whenever you buy appliances and electronics. I'm more apt to buy a Home Service Plan instead. Here's why...
Read moreWe used to use free programs like eFax for receiving faxes and FaxZero for sending faxes. For a couple of years now, we've been using RingCentral instead. It's not free like eFax and FaxZero are. But, in our opinion, RingCentral is the best option for small business owners like us. We use it all the time. Here's why...
Read moreA recent PBS program, Escape from Affluenza gave some intersting solutions to relieve stress, waste, over consumption, and environmental decay. Here are my favorite tips from the show and the accompanying website...
Read moreBased on this example, I ALWAYS look at the items on the lower shelf and compare the price with larger jars whenever I'm shopping now. I hope that you will remember this the next time you go grocery shopping, too.
Read moreCould there be a a correlation between today's economy and our waistlines? They call times of financial recession lean times for a reason, you know. People tend to eat less because of the high price of food. I had this happen to me the other day...
Read moreDo you buy day old groceries? I do... all the time. Here's why...
Read moreIf you think you're paying the same amount of money for smaller packages and less food, you may be right...
Read moreAn example of when it pays to be an impulse shopper... believe it or not.
Read moreA huge part of being thrifty for me is being natural. I find that when I focus on avoiding products that are toxic to either the environment or myself that I save a great deal of money. Here are some of the natural ways I use to save money...
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