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Tips For Keeping Home Plumbing Repair Costs At A Minimum

Saving Cents With Sense

Finally, one excellent way to lower your monthly bills is to be proactive about keeping your home plumbing repair costs at a minimum. Below are some steps that everyone can take to reduce the costs of their plumbing bills. This can save you as much as 25 percent on your plumber bills. All rights reserved.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I live in the desert in Southern California, and my husband and I are both engineers. We are privileged in that we both have good-paying jobs and have more than enough money to cover the bills. We don’t live super frugally, but we do live well within our means and try not to be wasteful with our resources.

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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Be frugallive below your means. So, when “unpleasant surprises” arise, like a car repair or medical bill, you’re confident that you have enough money set aside to cover these. But many people don't have a clear understanding of their monthly income and expenses.

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DIY Ways to Save on Summer Cooling Costs for Your Home

Saving Cents With Sense

Summer can be a drain on your energy bills. Department of Energy says that heating and cooling costs can eat up almost 54 percent of your utility bills. Duct repair tape can temporarily repair minor holes until you get a professional out to look at it. Frugal frugal living summer'

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Those skills/needs became vital in my marriage as the spouse was chronically ill with astronomical medical bills & expensive tastes. What’s your best frugal win?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break. I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Frugal Living: Get Fit for Less – There are many financially friendly ways to get fit. krantcents: How Will You Measure Your Life?

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