Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

How I Saved This Week on Groceries: 1. I discovered this money saving gem about 10 years ago and I buy almost all of our meat at marked down prices. Because of the savings, I always swing by the meat department to check the mark downs, even if I’m just stopping by for milk or bread. I bought Marked Down Meat.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made?

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients. How did you get interested in saving money? Well, and that’s how I ended up on Kristen’s blog.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

If you’re passionate about home improvement, Lowe’s might be one of your favorite places to spend a Saturday afternoon. These tips to save money at Lowe’s can help you tick a few more items off your wishlist. Perhaps more excitingly, it could also help you save money. Shop Sales.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 27, 2019

But that doesn’t mean you can’t save money on home improvements, appliances, and other products designed to improve your living space. Home Depot provides a number of different ways to save money on products that can transform your house into your dream home.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

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?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Many thanks to The Skilled Investor for including my post, Home Improvements that Pay You Back in the Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #214 as well as My Wealth Builder for including it in the The Wealth Builder Carnival #57.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. You will also start to repay the money.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways Determine how much you need before you apply to avoid requesting more money after you’re approved or borrowing more than you need. The steps may vary depending on whether you’re looking for debt consolidation loans , home improvement loans, medical loans or wedding loans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re moving into your first place (or even a new place), you won’t want to miss Vanessa’s post about Tips for furnishing your first apartment at Vanessa’s Money. MMD at My Money Design found inspiration in an unlikely place: The movie theater.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2012

It is true that you definitely need money to renovate a home but spending more than you can afford is something that you can avoid. Here are techniques you can use to minimize your spending but still renovate your home. You might want to consider financing the work if that option is available to you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2013

Everyone wants to live in a nice, updated home, but sometimes you just don’t have the money to do so. These tips may give your home that breath of fresh air that you crave without breaking the bank. So, have you made any upgrades to your home? What did you do?

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2014

These DIY projects will help keep your home cooler in the summer, and more money in the bank. Your local home improvement store will have a selection of awnings. Home improvement stores have a selection of fan styles with features including built in lighting kits and remote control operation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In his spare time, he loves taking on home improvement projects and considers himself a closet chef. 5 Ways To Reduce Your Car Insurance Premium How to Save Money on Car Insurance How to Find Cheaper Auto Insurance Travelling Abroad? Money Tips' Don’t Leave Your Life Insurance Behind!

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) Part of that is because when you have less debt, you have more money. Your money stays yours, so you can make it work for you. We both were sick of money issues and the stress that goes with that.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To refinance a mortgage, you’ll pay between 2 and 5 percent of the loan amount in closing costs, so if you’re refinancing to save money, you’ll need to calculate your break-even point. Cash-out refinance Caret Down When you do a cash-out refinance , you use your home equity to withdraw cash to spend.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

If you don’t plan to stay in your home long enough to break even, refinancing might not be the best route if your goal is to save money. Ultimately, the right time to refinance your mortgage is when it makes the most financial sense for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Save over time to build the funds you will need for the renovations you want. Related posts: 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Home improvement stores have a surprising variety to choose from, and frequently at much better prices than the specialty stores. Carpet specialty stores are a good place to browse, but you are no longer locked into buying from stores that deal exclusively in flooring. Can I Install it Myself? The short answer is "yes, you can."

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save on your Fall shopping when you shop conveniently online at Express.com this season by taking a 10% discount off your entire order with promo code on website! Save time and money on the perfect gift for every occasion and event this Fall by shopping conveniently online at GiftTree.com. These savings end on 12/31.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save on your Fall shopping when you shop conveniently online at Express.com this season by taking a 10% discount off your entire order with promo code on website! Save time and money on the perfect gift for every occasion and event this Fall by shopping conveniently online at GiftTree.com. These savings end on 12/31.

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