Recent Frugal Blog | General PostsHow to Control Your Spendingby Mary Ann Romans12 Aug 2009 06:37 AMSaving money is easy, the experts will tell you. It is just a matter of spending less than you make. But this simple explanation doesn't take into account real life. Controlling your spending can be hard work. Here are some tips. Frugal Job Huntingby Mary Ann Romans10 Aug 2009 12:11 PMWhen you are looking for a job, the last thing that you need is to spend money on all of the various expenses that are related to looking for a new source of income. Here are some ideas that you can use to keep those expenses under control while job hunting, instead of spending more than you have. Get It Free When You Barterby Mary Ann Romans10 Aug 2009 05:12 AMBartering is a wonderful method that can really save you money and allow you to afford goods and services that might otherwise not be available to you. When you barter, you can help your family and help someone else at the same time. The Value of a Dollar Can Make a Difference!by Mary Ann Romans07 Aug 2009 06:30 AMEveryone has a comment about the value of a dollar. Either it has gone down, isn't appreciated (especially by kids) or means nothing these days. At least, that is what I keep hearing all around me. But the value of a dollar can be quite high, if you apply it the right way. Embracing Frugalityby Mary Ann Romans22 Jul 2009 12:28 PMAlthough we started practicing a frugal lifestyle to allow me to stay home with our first child, since then we have come a long way to embracing the lifestyle. A lot of it, I think has to do with attitude. Listening to Your Inner Frugalby Mary Ann Romans15 Jul 2009 10:10 AMOnce you practice frugal living for a while, you may develop a little inner voice that will help support your frugal goals and practical saving. Much as a little inner conscious that helps direct decisions, I call this your inner frugal. Living without Credit Cardsby Andrea Hermitt06 Jul 2009 02:03 PMIt has been several years since I have used a credit card. It started after a long period of unemployment for my husband when we were just maxed out and I could not use them. As time went on and our situation loosened, I never really saw the need to begin using them again. Frugal Guide to Helping Others in Needby Andrea Hermitt01 Jul 2009 02:29 PMHelping others in need is a difficult concept when you you count your pennies yourself. It is especially difficult when you know that the person in need of help is quite wasteful with money normally. You will feel it is their fault for ending up in dire straits and not want to help at all. How to Give When You Are on A Budgetby Mary Ann Romans29 Jun 2009 08:21 AMJust because finances are tight doesn't meant that you have to give up on giving. Here are some strategies to help you make the most impact within limited means. Play favorites Really take the time to concentrate your charitable efforts. Qualities that Will Get You More Moneyby Mary Ann Romans25 Jun 2009 04:48 AMIf you can foster the following qualities in yourself, then you will wind up with more savings and a better budget. Here are some things that every frugal living person should have. Recent Blog Comments BargainJunkie says... "For bringing new life to worn shoes, bags, and belts, my favorite tool is a black marker." |
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