Growing up I remember my grandparents talking about the Great Depression. It was a time when everyone had to scrimp and save and get by on less. The Great Depression was a severe economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to 1939, impacting not only Americans but individuals in other countries as well. My grandparents were […]
7 Frugal Tips Your Grandparents Followed
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20 Easy Ways to Stop Spending Money Now
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There are many reasons why people try to stop spending money. It could be that you are saving up for a vacation or a house repair. Maybe you are adding to your savings cushion so that you can start your own business someday. Or, maybe you want to reduce your spending so that you can […]
Proven Hacks to Help You Save More With Ebates
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Shopping on Cyber Monday is my jam. I avoid the crowds, long lines and in-person shopping drama. And, even better, I save big. I look forward to Cyber Monday even more ever since I learned how to save more with Ebates – a no gimmicks cash back website. Whether you decide to shop on Cyber Monday, or surf […]
10 Reasons to Shop for Thrift Store Finds
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The following is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. “Why should you shop secondhand?” My answer is why not? Thrift shopping is not only fun, but it is a great way to save money and support a local cause. I’m shocked when I hear people have never enjoyed the hunt for thrift […]
5 Ways to Save Money and Use Credit Responsibly
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Credit cards frequently get a bad rap. Their use is often associated with out of control spending, lost money on late fees and interest; and with credit score destruction. While I agree all of the above can happen with credit card use, I also believe it is possible to use credit responsibly. For the most, part […]
The Best Gift Ideas for Extreme Couponers
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How do you buy for the person who is able to find a deal on everything? They are the person who refuses to pay full price, the person who hits the brakes when they see a sale and is never without a handful of coupons – they are the extreme couponer. While their couponing skills […]
DIY Christmas Gifts That Are Quick and Easy
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Over the past few years I’ve transitioned to making more homemade DIY Christmas gifts. A good blogger would have documented all of these gifts with photos. However, I didn’t, so we’ll leave that up to you to consider although I’ve done my best to remember the gifts as there have been many over the years. […]