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High Quality Gift Shopping On The Cheap
When money is tight, everyone looks for ways to curtail expenses. But few of us want to eliminate gifts to friends and loved ones because it’s such a fulfilling experience for both giver and recipient. Fortunately, there are many ways to continue to give high quality gifts that don’t require skipping lunch for a week [...]
Continue ReadingStrategies For Frugal Car Buying
In the past it was hard to buy a car without draining your bank account and loading up on debt. But for the first time in a long time, the market actually works in favor of car buyers. Taking advantage of it only requires following a few simple guidelines. The first method is the natural [...]
Continue ReadingGiving Great Parties The Frugal Way
When money is tight we’re hit with a dilemma: we want something to lift the gloom, but everything that would do it seems to cost too much. Football tickets? Yikes! Who knew a game could cost so much. Dinner out? Wow! Will you look at that bill. But giving a party can resolve that dilemma. [...]
Continue ReadingHow To Become a Gasoline Scrooge
Gas prices fluctuate, but the trend has been mostly upward now for a generation. In 1972, the average per gallon price was about 25 cents. Even adjusting for inflation, those days are not likely to be seen again for a long time, if ever. Fortunately, even for those with long commutes to work or who [...]
Continue ReadingStrategies For Saving Big on Big Vacations
When money is tight people will often think about cutting back on vacations, sometimes eliminating them completely. That’s always a personal decision, of course. But it isn’t always necessary. There are many ways to still have that relaxing adventure without checking in at the poorhouse afterwards. The Internet has made it easier than ever to [...]
Continue ReadingPainless Tips To Medical Cost Savings
For many people medical expenses represent a significant portion of their annual expenses. While there are few truly cheap ways to get medical care, there are ways to save substantially without sacrificing good health. Using generic prescriptions has become one way thrifty and wise shoppers reduce the cost of medicine. It works, and at no [...]
Continue ReadingTips to Lower Your Entertainment Costs
‘Entertainment’ covers a wide area. It can mean going to a movie, having dinner, seeing a sporting event, and much more. In that broad sweep lies the secret for lowering expenses on an important part of the good life. For example, if movies are your passion, think about the many ways available today to see [...]
Continue ReadingCreative (and Painless) Strategies For Saving on Your Family’s Food Bill
When the economy goes sour people naturally look for ways to economize. For most families, one of the earliest places they look is the food budget. Fortunately, saving money in that area does not require sacrificing nutrition, taste, or even quantity. Several avenues for saving on overall grocery bill expenses have been around for many [...]
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