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Here’s an interesting story I came across: Woman Saves $12,000 By Collecting Fives.  It sure is a creative way to save.  It’s similar to a change jar or a piggybank, but instead of change and $1 bills, it’s $5 bills and instead of whatever change you have, it’s all of those bills that pass through […]

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I recently read an article about a Hewitt study which found that women aren’t saving enough for retirement (not that all men do either).  I don’t think it’s much of a shock that Americans aren’t saving enough (as evidenced by the recent negative savings rate), but I never really gave much thought to the fact […]

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Quick, let’s say you are the parent of a son and a daughter.  Your son drives a Ford Mustang which gets 17 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway.  Your daughter, on the other hand, rides around town in a Toyota Corolla which gets 27/35 mpg.  Now let’s say you’re looking to […]

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Summer officially started on June 20* and many folks and families are planning their summer vacations.  With that in mind, I thought I’d share an article entitled 5 Ways to Fly Cheap.  Hopefully, it helps some people save a few simoleons.  Now the only question is where will you go?
 
* This date applies only to […]

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My friend linked this to me and I thought I’d share: Dine in Style Without Breaking the Bank.
 
It’s the most comprehensive list I’ve seen on how to save money when dining out.  I know I’ve used some of the tactics listed and I’ll be sure to try what I haven’t already.

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When I was but a wee lad, I daydreamed of being a millionaire.  Sure, a million bucks isn’t what it used be, but back then, it seemed like a vast fortune.  I still remember when I read How Much is a Million? and learned it would take 23 days* to count to a million.
 

Now that […]

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Today is Earth Day and in its honor, I put together a list of 10 green money-saving tips that you can implement around your home:
1. Be a minimalist – Less is more. Energy is consumed producing each item or service you consume. The less you buy, the more energy and money you save.
2. Compact fluorescent […]

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Just as certain fruits are best buys when in season, the best deals on many goods and services can be had at certain times.  And with budgets being constrained by skyrocketing gas prices and rising inflation, it might be worth a look at the following article:
The best time to buy — anything - MSN Money

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I was reading an article online about affordable date ideas and I was inspired to compile my own list of inexpensive activities (not just for dates):
 
Outdoor activities:
Walking – Price: Free – Walking is not only free and a great form of exercise, but it also allows you to chat it up with whomever you’re with.
Bike […]

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A while ago, I stumbled upon an entry at I Will Teach You to Be Rich entitled “Cheap versus frugal.”  I was intrigued.  Up to that point, I had always thought those words had essentially the same meaning.  But the article did a good job explaining the differences and what I read made a lot […]

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