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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

Couponing 101

I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. Ask your friends and family for coupons. Some stores only give the sale prices to card-holders. Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. You can sometimes get them cheaper by buying a double pack.

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Guest Post: Your Personal Strategic Savings Plan for 2011

For the Mommas

Notice Sales Cycles: A sales cycle is how often stores cycle their sales items. For example, I know that every 8 weeks or so, Kroger has their ground chuck on sale at my price point , I’ll discuss that in a minute. When the sale comes around, I make sure to buy enough to get me until the next sales cycle.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

Couponing 101

I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. Ask your friends and family for coupons. Some stores only give the sale prices to card-holders. Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. You can sometimes get them cheaper by buying a double pack.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.