Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Skip the pizza and constant eating out. Avoid the frozen and prepared foods sections–these are not the bargains they appear to be. New editions of texts are churned out quicker than the old editions can be read, and the new prints rarely offer more than a fresh cover and sometimes an extra chapter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Eating Out. Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals. Look at the pattern of how money was spent in prior months eating out. If eating out two to three times a week costs the family one hundred dollars, become ruthless at reducing that amount in half.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. We rent now and are much happier. People are surprised that we are in our fifties and renting, but it works for us.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Renting, not having super nice furniture or cars, having mismatched dishes and bedding. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. Now that we are debt free he has been able to build up his collections once again. We completely started over.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? As a result, I’ve collected a lot of observer data when it comes to common financial struggles. Many people are, and you’re not alone. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

I have since interviewed 16 families who have collectively paid off over ONE MILLION DOLLARS in debt. She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. She also prepared extra food to freeze for late days. Eating out daily will add up.

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