The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. Those skills/needs became vital in my marriage as the spouse was chronically ill with astronomical medical bills & expensive tastes. My kids both have chronic medical issues that are costly & require much budgeting.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We lowered our living expenses and looked at our bills and decided what we could live without. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
But, you can’t escape your life and the bills will follow you. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. You have no budget. Try a simple budget. You got divorced, had medical bills, or were unemployed. You shop to feel better. Stay away from the stores unless you need something.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 9, 2011
We get the satellite bill and pay the price on the statement. Although our citizens don’t practice the very visible haggling over every item for sale that I saw on that Mexican vacation, I believe we are seeing a trend toward more price negotiation in the U.S.A. Garage sales – need I say more? off the price.
Saving Everyday
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. 8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. Wedding On A Budget: The Ceremony by Pays2Save.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2012
Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. Newlyweds on a Budget : Paying down student loans – The following is a guest post. Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Really!?!
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