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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The couple managed to live an entire month off of just one dollar a day for food expenses. While this project was meant to shed light on the poverty that exists in the world, it also demonstrated the extremes of frugal living. How much money do you need to live? Leave out cable television and satellite television.

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9 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

Saving With Shellie

Televisions and video game consoles are the biggest energy hogs, even when turned off. Also, check to see if your state has tax free shopping days for Energy Star appliances. For more savings advice, frugal tips and recipes, be sure you Follow Me on Pinterest and check on the Best of Saving with Shellie Board !

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Lesson : At the end of the day, you still have to live with yourself. Don’t let an attempt to save $5 here and $10 there land you with legal trouble, tax problems, or hundreds of dollars in fines. In the course of heightening my financial life to true frugality, I found myself completely shying away from spending money on myself.

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