The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I quickly became a daily reader. Childhood joy.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 29, 2012

I checked a few parks and they were all $15 (including tax). Purchase a Season Pass - If you purchase a Season Pass, you get a Coupon Book (while supplies last) with lots of money saving offers inside. I’ll share Ways to Save at Sea World! What ideas do you have to save money at Six Flags?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Jack from Money Saving Ethics tells us Easy Tips for Saving Money Part 2.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

When you do, go on tax free day. Ryan Himmel, CPA, personal finance expert, and the founder of BIDaWIZ.com suggests that you can save from 4 – 9% on qualified purchases (even if you aren’t a student!) using tax free days. Here is site that has tax free days by state listed for 2011. Know Where to Get the Money.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

freestuff.tv

APRIL 5, 2011

Prize includes paint, furniture, lighting, furnishings and more, plus $10,000 to help offset taxes on prize (ARV: $50,000). Please subscribe via Email to have savings, advice, coupons and offers sent directly to you. Contest ends 30 April. Enjoy this site?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1. Save Money this Spring: #2. Save Money this Spring: #3. We do this and not only is handy when we travel but we also save trees.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Savings unlock novel interests. Raises completely offset tax, at least! Consistency and diligent methods reign. Why Should You Use Coupons?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Being employed full-time and running two home-based businesses over the past few years, I’ve learned the true meaning of the phrase “time is money.&# I must consider time commitments before I go ahead with any money-saving initiative. Keep all of your money saving ideas on the “up and up.&#

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? There are a few “whys” for me.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money? It’s much cheaper to stay in place than to move to a bigger home with more expenses, higher taxes, etc.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 20, 2012

The TD Canada Trust recommends two calculations that can help you to assess exactly what you can afford to buy: The Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio – This approach looks at the cost of your house purchases, including mortgage payments, taxes and heating costs. Any figure above this is considered to be on the wrong side of affordable.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

They also put an unexpected tax return and bonus towards their debt. Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt. She says, bartering is a fun and creative way to get what she needed without spending money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? The Penny Hoarder : Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Usage – There are some money-saving ideas that you’ve no doubt heard a million times. Look no further because it is all in here this week. Read away my friends.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

I love to save money and my smart phone never feels as smart as when it helps me do that. Don’t you just love things that save money and don’t take a bunch of time? . This brought my pre-tax total down to $5.31. So of course, I was excited to hear about Jingit , a new rebate app. Scan the receipt.

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