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9 Ways to Save Money at Disney World 2016

Coupons Do Work

The last time I went to Disney World , I was in 4th grade and I remember going with my grandma and great-grandma, throwing a tantrum because I wanted to meet Cinderella and my grandma and great-grandmother were taking their time at the souvenir shop. I thought I would post 9 ways to save money at Disney World. Free Wi-Fi !

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. It’s my grandkid!”.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

Coupons Do Work

All I had to do was what my grandmother had taught me. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. That means I saved over $300 a year. watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? I do the same thing AND my kids eat healthy!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? 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. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Maybe four years?

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6 Best Money Saving Apps That You Need

Coupons Do Work

When I was a kid, I would joke to my grandmother that people should get paid to shop; she laughed and said, someday that will happen — and thankfully it has! Every Thursday, they release new money saving offers at your favorite stores. Walmart’s Savings Catcher. Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? Checkout 51.

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Cooking to Financial Success

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And when I cook my great-grandmother’s matzo ball soup recipe, I’m connected to all of the memories of her I hold dearest. A family of two spending $40 on eating out once a week will spend $2000 a year. Every year we go to the Kershaw warehouse sale to replace any knives that are beyond saving.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. Share your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. Was there a particular event?