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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The couple managed to live an entire month off of just one dollar a day for food expenses. While this project was meant to shed light on the poverty that exists in the world, it also demonstrated the extremes of frugal living. How much money do you need to live? Leave out cable television and satellite television.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In response to a pay cut at work three years ago, I started living a frugal lifestyle and decided to save wherever I could. I started by cutting grocery expenses, and then expanded to lowering monthly bills and reducing insurance fees. Lesson : At the end of the day, you still have to live with yourself. Avoiding Rewards.

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9 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

Saving With Shellie

I’ve got some simple ideas for how to lower your electric bill this summer. Televisions and video game consoles are the biggest energy hogs, even when turned off. Also, check to see if your state has tax free shopping days for Energy Star appliances. There are also lots of ways to lower your winter utility bills.

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