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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

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Since we work so hard for our money, does it not make sense to care for it as best as we can? It is important to know how to manage our money effectively so that we can max out it’s possibilities. Saving money has always been important in our household so we have learned some great tips over the years on how to do just that.

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Which Bill Payments to Prioritize When You’re Broke

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Telephone and cellphone bills may be important to you but always prioritize your health and safety first before anything else. If the food, shelter and the three top utilities are paid-off then you can now set aside some of your money for telephone bills. Is Borrowing Money Ethical? How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

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Instead of paying for telephone, use free services over the internet (Skype and Google both have them – but note that there may be privacy issues in their use). Instead of going out to eat with friends, take turns cooking and eating at each home. If you can’t afford a car, use public transportation. Go Frugal Go Green'

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

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Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to save money, no matter how much of it you have- or don’t have. I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. You just have to shop around.

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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

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You would need to add in the cost of all necessary utilities like gas, electricity, telephone and water. Related posts: Saving Money By Trying to Live a “Pioneer Lifestyle&#. Housing costs are a total of the basic necessities that you need to live. This would include your monthly mortgage payment or rent payment.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

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Most telephones were on a party line (and yes the parties did ease drop on each other, but they also let us do ‘conference’ calls). There were no morning traffic reports (mainly because there weren’t traffic jams around us). Weather prediction was terrible. News reports on TV happened once a day. Go Frugal'

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

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Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer.

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