Recent Frugal Blog | General PostsIs it Strange to be Frugal?by Andrea Hermitt26 Oct 2009 11:02 PMI did an interview this morning on Living without credit cards. It was on The Take Away, an early morning National Radio Show. Myself, a man in Los Angeles, and a financial expert Beth Kobliner were interviewed on life without credit cards and how we cope with them. Free and Low Cost Counseling and Supportby Mary Ann Romans13 Oct 2009 07:01 AMIsn't it ironic that when you most need counseling you usually don't have the extra means to pay for it? You might need to seek out some advice about your finances, getting a new job or even on your marriage. Whatever the case, paying $50 to $400 an hour may not be the best thing to help you. Simplify for Savingsby Mary Ann Romans11 Oct 2009 04:18 PMMaking simple changes can go a long way in reducing both your stress and your budget. When you simplify, you can't help but save. How to Find Moneyby Mary Ann Romans07 Oct 2009 01:59 PMThere are several ways to find money in your life. If you are open and aware, you can be the beneficiary of extra money. You may find small amounts, or you may find large amounts. Here are my favorite ways to find money. Using Scheduled Combinations to Saveby Mary Ann Romans02 Oct 2009 11:32 AMThis morning was a pretty busy day. We had a lot of people in and out and a lot of phone calls to make. This is because we used a pretty sturdy strategy to save both money and time. We used combinations. Avoiding Consumables through Frugalityby Andrea Hermitt24 Sep 2009 09:42 PMHave you notices that many items are made to get you hooked so that will have to purchase it regularly or buy refills? There are also some items that you think you need to replace all the time. The consumables are rarely budget priced because we feel like we can't live without them. 20 Ways to save $1 or More Todayby Mary Ann Romans24 Sep 2009 11:32 AMWhat would you do with an extra $365 dollars? That is how much you'll have at the end of the year if you just save $1 a day, $7 a week or $30 a month. It really does add up doesn't it? Make it a goal to save $1 a day. Here are 50 easy ways to save $1, or more, today. 1. Can I Call Myself a Frugalista? A bit of Frugalista Gossipby Andrea Hermitt21 Sep 2009 01:23 PMWhen I started writing for the families.com Frugal blog, I decided to take a frugal fashion angle as my girl Mary Ann Romans seems to have the rest of the category well under control. After a little talk, we decided that I fit the frugalista mold and so, my "frugalista" blog posts were born. Lifestyle Maintenance on a Budgetby Mary Ann Romans17 Sep 2009 05:57 AMFor many people the financial crisis hit home. Soon, things that we were able to afford before without a blink could get us into financial harm now. Still, we get used to living the way we normally live, and it can get tough trying to get used to living differently. Preparing for a Layoffby Mary Ann Romans17 Aug 2009 09:49 AMIf you are worried that a layoff might be in your future, then it is important to start preparing right now. Make sure that you do the following now, so you will be in good financial shape if you do get laid off. Medical Costs Now is the time to take advantage of your insurance. Recent Blog Comments |
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