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Are You Ready for Rising Gas Prices?

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There was a graph showing the price of gas as of Tuesday was $3.29 vs. last month's price of $3.11 vs. last year's price of $2.69. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but I am keeping my eye on gas prices. Our business was affected by higher gas prices in 2008. Sixty cents more than last year.

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Apparently Some of Those Gas Saving Tips Don't Actually Work

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With rising gas prices, we are all looking for ways to save money at the pump. Last week, I asked readers if they were ready for rising gas prices. Many people commented their concerns about how the rising prices would affect their budgets and habits.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. Lately, the line has been really long to get in and I wasn’t in the mood to stand in it. But in the end, $155 is still a gift. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. Some months are more successful than others. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. I find gas prices to be higher side at GIANT compared to the member price at BJ’s. However, $1 off per gallon definitely makes the price better at GIANT.

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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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With gas prices inching closer to $4 in many parts of the nation, a lot people are staying close to home this summer for their vacation. Prices for the IMAX theater range from $8 - $9.50, depending on your age and prices for the science center range from $12.50 - $15, depending on age as well.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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With that being said, I also learned about couponing and began to learn all I could about bargain shopping and using coupons and deal sites to garner the best price I could no matter what I was purchasing. My favorite apps include: Checkout 51, Snap, Red Laser, Gas Buddy, and Shop Kick. It was the primary way I paid off the debt.

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