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Not So Free – Free Things

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Free is good, right? Once in a while, the homeowner is so anxious to get rid of something that they offer it for free. The free item needs too much re-furbishing. I found a brand new magazine rack for 50 cents, a 2 foot diameter artfully crafted wreath for $10 and a FREE WHEELBARROW. The free item takes up too much space.

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10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

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You might also be entitled to assistance from services for free food or food stamps, assistance with bills or medical treatment. There are so many places you can list for free such as classifieds or even creating a photo album of Facebook. 6.) Find sources of free food and menu plan. 8.) Find freebies (entertainment etc).

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Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids and Couples

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For your significant other, the coupons could be more adult-themed such as “one free back massage” You could also make these humorous–”total control of the remote for one night” or “watch a movie of your choice.” What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Go Frugal'

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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

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You can get a free government headstone or marker, engraved OR you can get a medallion to affix to your own privately purchased headstone or marker. Veteran’s Day Freebies. Outback, Applebees, Krispy Kreme and many others (both national and local) offer free meals to active, retired and former military personnel.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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Eric from Narrow Bridge Finance tells us what The True Cost of Something That is Free. We take advantage of anything we can get if it is free or cheap, but do we need to? They aren’t concerned about the latest deal, craze or freebie. FMF from Free Money Finance says My First Property Purchase Goes South.

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10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

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I help them to cut down on waste and get plenty of freebies in the process! They’ll give you free shipping on orders of $75 or more, and they’ve got a great selection. He also has a very large fruit orchard. Just by knowing a couple of great gardeners, I save all kinds of money on fruits and vegetables.

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