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My name is Mike and I'm working to make frugality part of my everyday life in a permanent, life-changing way.
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Did you book that $250 a plate New Year’s Eve gala yet? No? Me neither. New Year’s Eve can be one of the most expensive nights of the year. Lavish parties and pricey dinners are the norm, but they don’t have to be. So if you’re like me and you’re looking for some cheap and fun alternatives to ring in the New Year, I’ve got a few ideas to share that may save you an expensive dinner and a baby sitter. (Click to Continue…)
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Loading ...This is a guest post by Chris Turner a friend and contributor to The Thrifty Life.
You remember a lot of important things: The first time you saw Star Wars on the big screen. The first time someone looked at you in that that way. The first time you realized that childhood was over. I remember all those things too, plus other bits of detritus floating around in my long-term memory file. Like the first time I ever heard the word “thrift.” (Click to Continue…)
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Editor’s Note: From time to time I will be featuring the thoughts and strategies offered by those who have, and continue to, influence my thrifty life. One such person, who I hope will become a regular contributor, is my mom. This is a guest post by my mom, Linda Roberto.
As the child of depression-era parents, I grew up in a time where money was spent carefully and always with an eye toward saving for a rainy day. Having one pair of shoes was the norm, and small ranch homes (800-1000 square feet) with three bedrooms and one bath housed a suburban family of five comfortably. We played outside, so didn’t need lots of toys; everyone was in the same boat, so none of us felt deprived. (Click to Continue…)
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This morning, the Office of Thrifty Supervision (yes this is a real Government Office! It’s a division of the Treasury Department), announced that it has finalized new changes that will protect consumers from a variety of questionable credit card practices. This is fantastic news for consumers! Let’s dig in and look at some of the official documents released today.
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Reader Sarah left this wonderful comment in reply to my post on 10 Ways to Save Money Right Now! I’ll let her do most of the talking, so read on and take advantage of these great tips for your holiday this year!
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No, I’m not going to tell you to go dig around in your couch for spare change. But I am going to suggest you make small changes to 5 things you’re already doing. The point is, you can be more efficient and save resources in your everyday life and spend less doing so.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...When you make small changes in the way you spend or save, most of the time you can expect small results. There’s nothing wrong with small results, because after all, with time they add up and can have a big impact. But sometimes you need more than a small change to kick you in the butt and get your moving in the right path. Here are four BIG changes that can give you a huge boost and get you moving in the right direction.
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Right now, this very minute you can stop what you can read this and act. Don’t procrastinate, don’t let the opportunity to change something right now slide by. You can save more of your hard-earned cash, and you can do it now. I’ll bet that you’ll easily be able to do at least two of the things in the list below. If not, either you’re lying to yourself and you really don’t want to save money, or you’re already on the path. Here are ten tips you can put into action right the moment you finish reading this. (Click to Continue…)
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Having fun can get expensive very quickly, especially when it comes to movies and television. Have you actually looked at your cable or satellite bill lately? The average person spends about $1,800 a year on entertainment – and that doesn’t even include eating out! So challenge yourself to make better choices and find alternate sources for the same entertainment you’re paying too much for now.
Try these four ideas to pay less for tv and movies! (Click to Continue…)
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Poor money management can lead you down some dark and dangerous roads. Ever hear the term “dead end”? Of course, we all have. The image that comes to my mind when I think of “dead end” is being stuck, unable to move or unable to make a decision. People use “dead end” in all sorts of different situations and almost always use its perceived meaning. Something has ended or will inevitably end.
Let’s take a closer look at “dead end”. Just that fact that we say ‘end’ assumes that something has concluded – most likely a trip or journey of some sort. When you add ‘dead’ into the mix, that just reinforces how serious the conclusion is. There is clearly no going back. The real problem though, is that’s not true at all.
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