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Cost of Living Calculator | City and Salary Comparison Tool

Savings Corner

Researchers conducted price collection in each city at a specified time and followed specific standards. The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. According to the latest BLS data, consumers average over $8,000 per year on food expenses.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I adore books, but I try to keep my collection down to one bookshelf. And art supplies: I like to paint and draw, so every now and then I splash out. I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. Also, growing our own food.

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5 Paleo & Primal eBooks for Just $7.40

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you''re just dipping your toes in or looking for more recipes to add to your rotation, this collection of ebooks is both inspiring and practical, with more than 200 recipes plus inspirational stories from people who have transformed their health through a paleo diet and tips for eating out without cheating.

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Things We No Longer Use

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course you could always hang onto them until they become ‘collectibles’ Aprons. Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. When I was a kid, most preserved food stuffs either came in a can or a glass jar. We used to be able to collect the soda bottles and turn them in for a nickel apiece.

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Chili’s Triple Dipper Review and Gift Card Giveaway

Saving In Akron

As you can see from the photo below, it is A LOT of food, and since I couldn't possibly eat all of this by myself, I brought in the big guns to help me – my 24 year old stepson. There was so much food, that even after splitting this, I could only eat a cup of soup for the rest of my meal. No surprise there.

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4 Ways the Instant Pot Can Save You Money

Couponing 101

You may not have enough scraps to make a broth after you’ve prepared just one or two meals, but if you save your scraps in your freezer, you can wait until you’ve collected what you need to make a broth in your Instant Pot. Avoid Eating Out. You can drink the broth plain or add more ingredients to make it a soup.

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a result, I’ve collected a lot of observer data when it comes to common financial struggles. Typically, the reason behind why people struggle financially despite having good jobs and a decent salary doesn’t come out right away. The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00

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