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If you’re trying to get control of your finances, one of the best things you can do is to make sure that you are balancing your checkbook every single month. Even if you do your checking online, it’s important to do this not only so you can track exactly how much money is in your account, but so that you know where all your money is going and ensure that...

Saving money and being frugal is a great way to live, and it can not only lessen stress and lead to more financial freedom, but it is actually extremely rewarding as well. Watching your bank account slowly grow (or your debts shrink) is a great feeling. But, just like with all things that are hard, sometimes we all fall off the bus or simply are forced to work contrary...

No matter how you slice it, food is the one of the biggest expenses for most families, usually right behind house or rent payments. And, unlike other things, it’s not something that you can just simply do without to save a bit of extra money. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to stretch your budget and make those dollars work a little...

By now, most of you probably know that certain items are cheaper at certain times. Believe it or not, there is actually some method to the madness. Sales tend to run in cycles which are pretty predictable. If you are aware of these sales, you can find all the best deals! So, here is a month by month guide on when to buy things for maximum savings. **Note: There are...

Saving money is honestly a lot easier than people make it out to be. While it may seem like a daunting task at the beginning, once you get into a savings routine it becomes second nature! Whether you need to pay off some debt, get an emergency fund, or simply save up for a future endeavor, these tips should help you mindlessly save money! ...

Whether you’re looking to save a bit of money or find something really unique that can’t be purchased in a store, thrift shopping is the perfect way to furnish your house or closet. While it can be a lot of fun to just go and look around, if you want to get the most out of your thrift shop experience, these tips will help you secure the coolest deals and...

  Not everyone is inclined to clip coupons, and for some of us, it makes no sense. Good couponing strategies means being able to find coupons for the items you already buy and use, find them on sale in the stores, and have a store that doubles or triples coupons to get the best deals. This can take a lot of time, and in some cases it is simply not possible depending...

  In case you had not notices the price of everything in the grocery store is going up, and it is only supposed to get worse. In our home that has meant that many of the products and foods that we like are on the no buy list, nuts for instance, and most prepackaged foods. But for as many things that are on the no buy list, there are many more goodies and extras...

Nobody will dispute that with state of the economy times have become more lean. Grocery prices are soaring, coupons are becoming less available, and the cash pool from which to shop is shrinking. More People are looking for more strategies to stretch their dollars than ever in recent history. Many people are turning to the practices of our ancestors during the great depression and it is no wonder why. Our grandparents knew how to stretch a dollar till there was no stretch left. There are many things you can do to help your budget, such...