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Ways to Save Money in December

Family Balance Sheet

Check the events calendar of your community, library, mall, and places of worship. I have found all sorts of everyday items that have holiday packaging: paper towels, crackers, hand soap are a few other examples. 7 Ways to Save Money in December. Find the FREE holiday adventure.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

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. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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Sharing Goods to Reduce Consumption and Cut Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While we cannot necessarily share a roll of paper towels, a television or our couches, there are some major purchases that can be shared amongst neighborhood friends or family members without too much trouble. A magazine swap cuts paper waste and saves money. Start Sharing. Magazine subscriptions. What would you add to the list?