Recent Frugal Blog | Monthly Expenses PostsStemming Credit Card Debtby Mary Ann Romans25 Feb 2008 10:56 AMDo you need to get a hold on your credit card expenses? Credit cards are one of the leading causes for financial problems. I can't say enough about paying them off as soon as possible and not racking up new debt. Here are some ways to get the outward money flow under control. Free Credit Counseling and Credit Unionsby Mary Ann Romans08 Feb 2008 11:26 AMObtaining credit counseling is a good idea if you happen to be in a situation that makes it difficult to pay your bills. Whether it is an inflated mortgage or thousands of dollars in credit card debt, there are people who can help you get your debt under control and set up a payment plan. Surviving a Low Thermostat (4)by Mary Ann Romans01 Feb 2008 08:26 AMHow are you doing today with your low thermostat? Are you feeling comfortable? If not, you can read some more of these tips that will allow you to feel warm, even if you turn the thermostat down low. I have to confess today that my thermostat is inched up. Surviving a Low Thermostat (3)by Mary Ann Romans30 Jan 2008 11:25 AMWe have been talking about ways to make it easier to feel comfortable while keeping the thermostat low to save on heating costs. I have found that we have been saving a lot by putting up with a cooler home this during this winter. Surviving a Low Thermostat (2)by Mary Ann Romans30 Jan 2008 07:52 AMIn yesterday's article, I talked about some practical ways that you can feel comfortable in your home while keeping the thermostat down low. This can save you a ton of money, especially with today's rising costs in home heating oil, gas and electricity. Surviving a Low Thermostatby Mary Ann Romans29 Jan 2008 07:40 AMWith heating costs being higher than ever, many of us are inching the thermostat lower and lower to save some money. There are plenty of strategies to save money on heating, such as installing a programmable thermostat, using zones heating, sealing up cracks, etc. Prepare for a Recessionby Mary Ann Romans24 Jan 2008 07:19 AMFinancial analysts are predicting that there will be rising prices on consumer goods in 2008. Everything from home heating oil to milk will cost more than it has in the last number of years. Save Money On Tax Preparation: Even Get It Freeby Nicole Humphrey06 Jan 2008 02:22 PMIncome tax time usually makes me smile, because I usually get a nice portion of money back, even if I am self-employed. Reviewing Your Budgetby Nicole Humphrey01 Jan 2008 05:04 AMFirst, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope that 2008 finds you safe, healthy and prosperous. Speaking of prosperous, have you taken a look at your budget lately? The beginning of the year is a great time to review that budget and fix any problems that you might see. Extreme (Grocery Bill) Makeover: Is Costco Worth It?by Valorie Delp29 Nov 2007 11:30 AMIf you've read my other blog earlier this morning, I talked about shopping at multiple stores. This is a good strategy for us because we have a few grocery stores that we don't have to drive to which would make us spend our savings on gas. 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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"Very nice ideas, Mary."
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