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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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Money tips from Mom

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Know how much you have and make sure that you and the bank agree on that amount. Although my spouse and I have always been diligent about tracking our spending and knowing our balance, there was a time early on in our marriage where neither of us was much into balancing our checkbook back to the bank’s idea of our balance.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

So, maybe around 2014? We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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Do the Rich Use Debt Differently?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Rich people can borrow from their brokerage accounts, typically at lower rates and with less hassle. A bank might be reluctant to take on a large loan, but if you already have that much money in your broker account, leave it there to continue to earn money, and borrow against it if you deem it wise to have this debt.

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