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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

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Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. What does that mean? Companies downsize.

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Best Apps for Thrift Shopping (and Selling) Online

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Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. It’s a great way to clear space and make money. Turn Rags to Riches.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

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If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

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While the Salvation Army and Goodwill may require a bit more digging for quality wardrobe items, other consignment shops , like Second Time Around, have a strict pre-screening process. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Go Frugal'

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8 Summer Date Night Ideas

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Today’s post is from my good friend, Elle Martinez, of Couple Money. If you two are looking at having a wonderful time reconnecting and having fun without spending a ton of money, here are eight date ideas to try out! You each choose something for the other to find at a consignment, thrift, or vintage shop.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

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Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. You might be able to find one at a consignment shop, a sewing machine repair shop, or ask relatives or friends if they have one that you could either buy or borrow. Getting Started.

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