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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), I think I have grown in this area into seeing money as a tool, instead of trying to hoard as much as possible and be miserly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? That is a never-ending list!

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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand. Use Your Savings to Make Money While most banks do offer some interest earnings on your savings, there are better places to put that money with high interest rates.

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Grocery Chopping: Cut Down Your Grocery Bill Without Using Coupons and $500 Giveaway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written by Les Roberts money saving writer at Moneysupermarket.com. And in selling on your old stuff you may make some money into the bargain. Related posts: Frugal Food Tips. Make your own cleaning products. Once the clutter has been cleared then the cleaning can begin.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

If I wanted to save money quickly, I could probably get that down to about $300 by focusing on cheap meals. Remember that money saved is money earned! Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Not only will you save money on groceries, but it also helps prevent food waste.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. 2 – Decide where to put the money. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. That’s not right.