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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

At the time, Bed Bath & Beyond was going out of business and Big Lots was accepting their coupons, so we scored an additional 20% off discount. Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family. 4 – Credit Card Rewards – $241.78 Ask and ye shall receive!

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5 Ways to Save on Travel Expenses

Saving Cents With Sense

A 2012 Travel Leaders survey found more Americans are thinking creatively about when and how to travel , with many signing up for discounted deals outside of peak season. with a deep discount site. Do your homework ahead of time by calling your bank and credit card companies for a rundown of possible fees.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. I ended up switching to shopping sales, using discounts/bonuses, and planning ahead.

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Seven Reasons To Avoid Penny Auction Sites

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They claim that customers can get the new merchandise at significant discounts. QuiBids, for example, claims that the merchandise is discounted 95% and that this type of shopping is the future of internet shopping. Beezid.com – another such site – claims 99% discounts are possible.

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Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

Penny Pinchin' Mom

You certainly do not want to return home to a stack of credit card bills you can’t pay. Research airfare and hotel destinations to find discounts and offers. Visit sites, such as GroupOn, to find discounts on admission and food for the location you plan to visit.