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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

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You can often take advantage of these to save money away from work or grab some gusto during work. The February 2012 issue of Entrepreneur magazine quoted a Harvard Business Review study done in 2010 which found that at Best Buy, a 0.1 I took my family to London in first class on an L1011! Why do companies offer perks?

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

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Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family! “I’m going to spend a boat load of money today in a furniture store,” she said to him, “if you give us x% discount it will be in your store, otherwise someone else will get our business” She got her discount!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. I started reading The Frugal Girl back in 2010 when Kristen’s kids were still itty bitty. How did you get interested in saving money? A freebie cabinet.

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Top 10 FBS Posts of All Time

Family Balance Sheet

I casually started writing Family Balance Sheet in October 2008. I posted just a few times a month back and didn't really get into a rhythm until 2010. How To Create Your Own Family Balance Sheet (02/04/2010) Free Template Offer is still available! Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons (03/09/2011).

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Top 10 FBS Posts of All Time

Family Balance Sheet

How To Create Your Own Family Balance Sheet (02/04/2010). How to Grill Chicken And Not Dry It Out Like the Sahara (06/28/2010). Front Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips to Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money (04/27/2010). Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons (03/09/2011).

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

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Managing Money. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. What did you do?

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Best of Money – Price is Right Edition

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Our first item up for bid is a six pack of steps to prepare you for wealth sponsored by Family Money Values. This pack will help you develop healthy habits, built your skills, protect yourself and your family, battle wealth destroyers, nurture relationships, and avoid negative impacts.

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