The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. It worked, but only created about 1/3 of a new stick!

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 188

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Here’s how it works: 1. Pay just $19.99 + tax and pick it up in store! Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! JCPenney has a great coupon code right now for $10 off your $25 Toys Purchase ! With the coupon code you can get a 69-piece Microscope for only $19.99 (reg. Register with Shop at Home or sign in.

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Microscopes Coupon Codes Coupon Code Toys 97

Couponing 101

MARCH 13, 2012

Pay just 1¢ per print + tax and shipping (your total should be about $5). That works out to about 5¢ per print when you figure in shipping. Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Upload your photos and add 100 4×6 prints to your cart. Use code RAINBOW at checkout. Plus, you’ll earn cash back! This offer is good through 3/21/2012.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The code won’t work if you don’t log in first (create an account if you don’t have one yet). Free Shipping (automatically applied when you buy the shorts). = $6.99 + Tax, Shipped! *Be 99¢ shipping + tax! Thanks, Money Saving Mom and Common Sense with Money ! 1) Mossimo Supply Co. .

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Coupon Codes Coupon Code Codes Taxes 76

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The code might not work if you don’t log in first (create an account if you don’t have one yet). You might have to pay tax. Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! On the Target website click on the “Daily Deals” logo on the right side of the page, then add a sweater to your cart. Pay $6 + free shipping too!

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Ebates Taxes Money Saving Mom 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Before retiring I often wondered about life after retirement – would we have enough money , would it change our marriage, would the kids and grandkids have different expectations, what if catastrophe struck and money became an issue, what would I do, would I miss the daily interaction with the people with whom I worked for many years?

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Real Estate Money Recession Work 207

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Things like taxes and the fact that groceries cost about 9% more now than they did last year. Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills. Imagine that!

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

These tasks were a lot of work – and typically the work was not pleasant. How else can you save money while renting? Remember that a reduction in rent can be better than getting an equivalent raise at work, due to the fact that the rent reduction won’t necessarily be taxed.

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Rent Saving Money Money Landlord 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

I am also capable of shoveling my own snow, cutting my own grass, and a whole multitude of other things, from doing my own taxes to ironing my own shirts. Saving Money on Everyday Products. We are currently enjoying a ton of savings by only eating at home, preparing our meals ourselves. However, if I can save $40.00

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Saving Money Money Fair-Trade Saving 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

.” Harry Sit from The Finance Buff asks Tax Efficiency: Relative or Absolute? , and says, “Because you have to pay taxes on interest, dividends, and realized gains, an investment that loses less of its returns to taxes is said to be more tax efficient. I think I just want one.”

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Note – this is the ONLY variety that will work. Your total for the jeans + a $15 sweater will be $14 + tax, shipped! Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Click on the blue “shop now” button to go to Target.com. Search for Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Bootcut Jeans Medium Tint and add a pair to your cart.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. I must consider time commitments before I go ahead with any money-saving initiative.

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Frugal Personal Finance Frugal Life Money 174

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

You can also use coupon code “ KIDSAVE ” to save $10 on your $25 purchase! Here’s how it works: 1. Pay around $24 – including tax and shipping! Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! JCPenney has a great deal on Melissa & Doug 60 ct. Wooden Blocks right now! Register with Shop at Home or sign in.

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Taxes At Home Money Saving At&T 45

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

Here’s how it works: people donate clothing to charity. Let me rephrase that: WEALTHY people often donate their barely worn high-end clothes and even new clothes with price tags still on them to charity for tax write-offs. Guest Post Bio: Ted Corbitt writes about money saving fashion tips and other men’s fashion topics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

Good decisions can result in your ability to get a better job, make more money, save more money, invest for gain and other steps that help you end up in financial plus land. How Would This Work? To get ahead in life, you need to make more good decisions than bad. Understand the conditions of the decision.

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Making Home Financial Goals At&T 240

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? There are a few “whys” for me.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

With that much success, these people are a wealth of information, so I poured over their content and realized that there was no magic pill, or snap of the fingers, just HARD WORK. Everyone had unique motivation for working towards debt freedom: Jackie and her husband were sick of the stress that goes along with money issues.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

You worked hard to get your excellent credit. We do this and not only is handy when we travel but we also save trees. And make sure you’re getting the most out of your savings. Tax Debt Help presents Savers Tax Credit: Get Rewarded for Retirement. Jim presents How to Calculate Your Full Effective Tax Rate.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money? I have tried homemade laundry detergent and abandoned it – time consuming and it didn’t work well in my machine. 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

Here is Alicia’s question: How much money do my husband and I have to save up before buying our first home? Working out how much the down payment would be is only half the answer – you’ll also need to work out what is affordable on your budget once you’ve factored outgoings and debts into the bargain.

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Money Home Debt Buy 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. 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. Read on to lean my thoughts.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

Getting it Together: Your Guide to Setting Up a Home Management System that Works. Money Saving Mom’s Guide to Freezer Cooking. Working from Home/Blogging. Your Blogging Business: Tax Tips and Tricks. That Works for Me! 31 Days to Clean. Pulling Yourself Together: Implementing a Cleaning Routine that Sticks.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The store-based savings allow stacking as store cards, sales, and coupons can all be used before Jingit. The various savings range from $.10 Here’s how it works : Reserve a deal by tapping on the screen. Don’t you just love things that save money and don’t take a bunch of time? 10 to $1.50.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 2, 2012

One of the best and smartest ways to save for a vacation is to open a separate savings account specifically for your vacation fund. If at all possible, jump-start the account with a lump sum, such as a tax refund. Have a certain amount automatically taken from your paychecks and deposited directly into that savings account.

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Vacation Giveaway Friends And Family Sale Saving 83

Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

Getting it Together: Your Guide to Setting Up a Home Management System that Works. Money Saving Mom’s Guide to Freezer Cooking. Working from Home/Blogging. Your Blogging Business: Tax Tips and Tricks. That Works for Me! 31 Days to Clean. Pulling Yourself Together: Implementing a Cleaning Routine that Sticks.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 63