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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

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One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store. The consignment store is where people who need to make a few extra bucks bring their gently used clothing, household goods, baby gear, and furniture. You can either choose to consign your own items, or you can buy consigned items from other sellers.

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Redefining Moderation.

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What I used to think was “smart” spending, eating out a few times a week at cheap restaurants and frequenting local happy hours, is a now a total splurge to me. Again, redefining moderation.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. Not sure if online consignment shopping is right for you, use my referral link for a store credit for first time thredUP shoppers to try it out. 7 – Collect your change.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. Consignment stores and auctions are a great way to buy clothes and furniture at low prices. And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc.